Anybody have any experience with how dark it gets in these tents? I'm thinking of using one for on-set video applications...
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Yes, it's pretty dark as that makes it easier for ice fishing. However, there are sever "windows" that you can open for light if needed.
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It has plenty of lumens and works fine on semi-dark environments too, obviously it won't work in a very bright environment. The only thing I didn't liked about it is that if you connect via HDMI all the audio will go to the projector speaker (and is not loud enough), it could be better if it had an audio output port.
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Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one inside the available outdoor dome enclosure. Good luck. Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one... » Read More Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one inside the available outdoor dome enclosure. Good luck. « Show Less
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During daylight hours, it does so very well. When using the IR lighting, there is a lot of glare. I've tried several ways to eliminate it, but so far no luck. I have read where someone blacked out the lights on the camera and used IT illuminators outside, and that worked. I'll be giving that a try myself.
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It does better than comparable lumen models I have owned. The lighting location matters, I.e. if you turn on a lamp on the opposite wall you'll see very little change... but if you turn the overhead lights on near the screen it is considerably washed out. With my mini blinds closed in the middle of the day the picture is still very good. Short throw does matter I believe. Not sure if I'm saying this correctly but I believe the closer the source the less effect light pollution has on it. If your looking for a projector to use with over head halogen lighting you'll need a significantly higher lumen version. It does better than comparable lumen models I have owned. The lighting location matters, I.e. if you turn on a lamp on the opposite wall you'll see very little change... but if you turn the overhead lights on near the screen it is considerably washed out. With my mini blinds closed in the middle of the day the picture is still very good. Short throw does matter I believe. Not sure if I'm saying this correctly but I believe the closer the source the less effect light pollution has on it. If your looking for a projector to use with over head halogen lighting you'll need a significantly higher... » Read More It does better than comparable lumen models I have owned. The lighting location matters, I.e. if you turn on a lamp on the opposite wall you'll see very little change... but if you turn the overhead lights on near the screen it is considerably washed out. With my mini blinds closed in the middle of the day the picture is still very good. Short throw does matter I believe. Not sure if I'm saying this correctly but I believe the closer the source the less effect light pollution has on it. If your looking for a projector to use with over head halogen lighting you'll need a significantly higher lumen version. « Show Less
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I am no expert on night vision tech. That said when you activate the infared feature you get a really bright image. It seem to be a little fuzzy. but that could be me. Zero in at what ever rough distance you will be using it and blast away. What ever you get beats shooting in the dark.
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You could use an external night vision light and it would be great. Any units that have the light inside the dome could have that issue.
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Hi again Wm. I see you've gotten a fair spread of replies. I purposely went outside at dusk this evening and panned across my pine and oak forest property so I could get a sampling of light and shadow. I could make out good detail at maximum viewing distance. There are probably more expensive products out there, but in this price range, these are probably as good as it gets.
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Yeah, we have some Speco cams that have invisible IR lights. So they are not visible at night. It seems the invisible IR lights are getting harder and harder to find these days.
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I try to not turn it on in bright light, I've heard it could damage them. I love the binocs, we use them to find hogs. Not as clear as more expensive ones but good for the price.
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Hi there, sorry late response. This projector is very good, for presentations as well. However it's not strong enough to work with daylight, just closing curtains is not enough, it has to be really dark. In the evenings it works perfectly, even with lights on!!! I mainly use it to watch movies in the evenings, perfect! Especially the big screen, love it!
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ya that sounds about right I use mine a lot and only last about 2 hr or 2 1/2 hr... I tried to record at night to the thing go bump it the nightand only got about 2hr time and not using the light on it I used ir lighting so I can save power.........also the battery was not made wellhope this work for you
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The unit doesn't simply see into darkness: it still has to have some kind of light reflected back to it in order to see anything. That's where those little dots around the camera lens come in. They're infrared lamps, and they're really nothing more than little flashlights, except they're sending out a wavelength of light we can't see with the naked eye. Take the best, most expensive night-vision goggles used by any of the top military units in the world, and they won't see a thing in the dark without their accompanying infrared lamps. Take another look at the lamps around the lens on the baby unit - they're incredibly tiny and not very powerful (the MBP20 is a pretty bare-bones model, after all, despite all the touted features). Picture a very tiny, weak, regular flashlight and imagine the feeble light THAT would put out in a dark room, and you'll understand why Motorola had to put four of the IR lamps around the lens instead of just one. So that's the science. Now for the actual suggestions. Low-tech and cheap: Find a way to move the camera closer to where the action is. If you're trying to use the night vision feature then you're obviously trying to watch your child while they sleep, and the camera doesn't have to take in a wide field of vision. Just try to position it closer to the crib or bed. High-tech and relatively cheap: You can purchase an additional (and much more powerful) IR lamp for around $40 online, and you can also probably find one in your local sporting goods or home security stores. Your child will still be sleeping in total darkness, but the MBP20's infrared camera will be able to see much, much more. This won't make the video screen on the parent unit any larger, but it should maximize what you can see. Good luck! .
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Just a sidenote to backdrop comment...I LOVE mine and never had an issue. My advice is invest in lights with a shadow box...these are way too harsh.
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Yes, it's called NightShot Plus. It is available on most, if not all, Sony camcorders. Most other manufacturers may have a 1 or 2 lux minimum, (needing some light to work) while the Sony can work in total darkness with its infrared sensor to a distance of 10-12 feet. The older version gave everything a greenish hue, while the newer version supposedly has more accurate color.
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Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film in low light or darkened outdoor conditions, you might want to search elsewhere. Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film... » Read More Hello, Terry, I utilize the camera to film my YouTube cooking show. It does seem to have a problem maximizing standard light sources (apartment lighting), which might impact your filming. I have personally struggled to get the light sensors to create bright video even when every light in the kitchen is on. On the plus side, the camera does produce high quality, very large image files. It works for YouTube, but how it would translate to a full blown filming depends on if you are utilizing industry lighting or shooting in bright sunlight. If so, it should work well. If you are going to film in low light or darkened outdoor conditions, you might want to search elsewhere. « Show Less
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Hi Tessa, I found this lighting to be sufficient for video. You can visit my youtube channel, and you will see the scenes I was able light with this kit. My Youtube name is Tashatorch