how noticeable is ir flash? can it be disabled? use other ir illumination,,direct attention elsewhere
316207
The flash is a low red glow. Anybody or anything can see it. I don't know if you can cut it off or not..
2197539
No. The IR reflects off the glass and back into the lens and you cannot get a clear video. You will mostly see the IR bulbs lite up and reflected back at you in the glass reflection and not much else.
227155
First off, I've only had the unit for a few days... The only setting I've tweaked is the back-light in 'Standard Picture' mode. I reduced it from the default of 60 down to 50, and it seemed to remove any distracting blooming or flash-lighting effects, of which it is only very slight in the first place, and really only noticeable if your room is dark, and the screen is black.
1422153
You could either cover the IR LEDs (but IR goes through most tape, even cardboard, partially through metal duct tape, I found foam works fairly well), or if you wanted to disable them permanently, disassemble it and cut the wire to the LED ring, I have not done this but I think I remember seeing that it is a separate circuit board from the camera. Yes, a hardware switch to change between the built-in remote switch operating the LEDs and the external output would be nice, someday I may do something like that, but haven't had a chance yet. The rest of the camera is excellent, especially for the price. You could either cover the IR LEDs (but IR goes through most tape, even cardboard, partially through metal duct tape, I found foam works fairly well), or if you wanted to disable them permanently, disassemble it and cut the wire to the LED ring, I have not done this but I think I remember seeing that it is a separate circuit board from the camera. Yes, a hardware switch to change between the built-in remote switch operating the LEDs and the external output would be nice, someday I may do something like that, but haven't had a chance yet. The rest of the camera is excellent, especially for... » Read More You could either cover the IR LEDs (but IR goes through most tape, even cardboard, partially through metal duct tape, I found foam works fairly well), or if you wanted to disable them permanently, disassemble it and cut the wire to the LED ring, I have not done this but I think I remember seeing that it is a separate circuit board from the camera. Yes, a hardware switch to change between the built-in remote switch operating the LEDs and the external output would be nice, someday I may do something like that, but haven't had a chance yet. The rest of the camera is excellent, especially for the price. « Show Less
1083618
Yes. The "IR" light is a red LED that can be seen naked eye. If your up against someone with genII or better it's like a bright target on your face. You can disable the light but the quality drops so low you'd be better off eating an ass-ton of carrots instead in hopes of developing super powered eyes.
1240231
no IR here. just be smart with the Dynamic and contrast settings. Most IR issues are from those not familiar enough with the technology to use common sense; electronically speaking
506061
Yes, but I have not observed a adverse reaction to it other than a curious glance. The noise shouldn't really matter as it is a white flash and that spooks the game more. Great pictures though. My hunting guide is dumping his IR flash cameras for white flash cameras because of picture quality.
431403
There is no flash. The LED Infrareds will glow red at night for a brief second when it takes a picture, but that is all.
1622553
I don't know of any flash issues, I have a white case though and it doesn't really seem to affect the flash? Then again, I don't take too many indoor/night photos so I may not have noticed. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help :(
2028037
Dale, I own another brand but the infrared cameras do not flash visible light(infrared wavelength 'flash' is outside human eye perception). There is a red glow on the IR LEDs when the camera is triggered. It's not bright, but it is visible if you're looking at it. If you position your cams right, nobody knows http://www.gizmology.net/LEDs.htm will tell you more than you want to know about IR emitters
445720
If I understand the question correctly, when receiving an ir command there is a small led that indicates receiving signal Hope this helps
292110
Yes, the brightness of the IR LEDs is controlled by the sensor. The less light the brighter the LEDs. The sensor has an IR filter so it does not see IR as light.
1464697
no "flash", it's infra red....not visible to human eye. Picture looks like a flash was used. Distance is therefore limited. I'd say 50 feet at night, for well lit picture.
287075
There are two very low power LED's, a green one that shows the camera is active and a red one that comes on when the motion sensor is triggered. I don't think these would be an issue in a security situation and there may be a way to turn them off in the menus. The bigger issue is that the UV flash does light up visibly when triggered. It's doesn't project any visible light on the subject, but there is a dim pinkish glow from the array itself. It is very noticeable to the human eye. I don't think animals notice it, but I have seen it when I trigger the camera myself. A person might not catch it unless they are looking right at the camera, but, if they are, they won't miss it. There are two very low power LED's, a green one that shows the camera is active and a red one that comes on when the motion sensor is triggered. I don't think these would be an issue in a security situation and there may be a way to turn them off in the menus. The bigger issue is that the UV flash does light up visibly when triggered. It's doesn't project any visible light on the subject, but there is a dim pinkish glow from the array itself. It is very noticeable to the human eye. I don't think animals notice it, but I have seen it when I trigger the camera myself. A person might not catch... » Read More There are two very low power LED's, a green one that shows the camera is active and a red one that comes on when the motion sensor is triggered. I don't think these would be an issue in a security situation and there may be a way to turn them off in the menus. The bigger issue is that the UV flash does light up visibly when triggered. It's doesn't project any visible light on the subject, but there is a dim pinkish glow from the array itself. It is very noticeable to the human eye. I don't think animals notice it, but I have seen it when I trigger the camera myself. A person might not catch it unless they are looking right at the camera, but, if they are, they won't miss it. « Show Less
1377377
don't use flash if I can help it, I like available light when I can. Olympus lights are a little high.
1771166
It's an infrared flash. It cannot be seen by the naked eye. It is visible with night vision devices though (not something you're likely to be dealing with).
1464696
There is no flash at night it is infrared flash. We can't see the infrared light spectrum.