Could it be used for surveillance & view/rec nocturnal activities - what is the max distance. Does it give off an IR glow that exposes the unit?
1490634
There is a faint red glow visible when looking into the end of the IR illuminator when it is switched on. You can't see it from very far away though.
1490635
so far i've looked about 100 yards without a problem. If you are looking directly at the unit and know what you're looking for there is a minimal IR glow that can be dimmed with the touch of a button
2060768
This is not a "true" night vision device. The reticule is powered by tritium so it can be clearly seen in the sight but if the is no ambient light you will not see the target.
1163684
No. This camera requires a low level of externally provided illumination. One remedy is to provide a motion detection activated light source or an external IR lamp that will illuminate the area of interest. This is appropiate for this type of camera because the intent is not to reveal the camera's location by having an internal light source that would point to it's location.
2093319
Hi, It's infrared meaning line of sight so if you can see the camera and point at it in front or back it will work. It will also work from another room not sure of the distant haven't tested that for longest range just as long as you have your line of sight to camera. Hope this helps you. Happy shooting!
1334048
when you buy the camera make sure it says ''infrared'' for if it dose it should have a category of pic or video. If it dosebuy it.it will take video clips at night when the motion detector is triggered. If your using it for surveillance add more cammo nettingto the camera to break up image. Use rubber cement to attach extra cammo netting. Drill a hole in the back and attach it to tree with a power tool.it works! tauz
1855755
Hello,The CMVision also provides infrared light in the 850 nm range. While I was using the device, it easily illuminated to 50 feet and beyond. Unfortunately, I had to return it since the LED's stopped working. The device definitely has the 50 feet range though.Good luck
540246
This camera uses infrared LEDs to provide night vision in total darkness up to 30ft. If the camera is pointed towards a window, the infrared will reflect off the glass and affect the picture quality. This type of installation is not recommended.
332811
Yes you can see the red glow. All IR emitters are visible If you are trying to make this a hidden camera they will be able to see the glow from the emitters. I must say dollar for dollar you will not find a better camera. It is my favorite camera and I am in the process of changing to exclusively this camera. I have cameras 3 times the price of this camera and not as good. Buy it you will be glad you did.
1570947
It does not have infrared capability. We have a motion triggered light outside. When the light is triggered the camera does show the lighted area very nicely. It won't see anything in pitch darkness.
2044465
It is very sensitive, moving brush will set it off and cause pictures to be taken. IR lights and the lens and sensor at the bottom have to be non covered. I put tape over the function lights to the left and right of the lens and sensor to help hide mine. I would suggest you mount it high and aim down toward the area you want to monitor. The sensor will pick up large movement 20 to 25 feet away from the camera easily. Hope this helps.
209681
It is flash, IR flash. Forty feet IR flash range. As for the glow, I do not understand enough to be sure but I have not noticed any inconvenient glow.
1372193
This isn't a thermal imaging device, so the temperature of what you are viewing does not matter. This device works with little to no light and does that extremely well, but if you are looking for a thermal device, this isn't what you are looking for.
863380
In the dark, the backup lights on my car provide enough light to see reasonably well about 10 ft. behind the vehicle although the picture is grainy. Bright lights, e.g. overhead lights at gas pumps, tend to wash out the image. I don't know anything about the IR unit.
1654669
No. You csn cover it with tape and use a IR flashlight or an illumanator you cant see because this illuminator on the unit, you can see it.
808076
With regular IR there is a red glow that is visible to humans and I suppose animals. But that should not be the case with a no-glow camera. They should not be able to detect it
1606515
Hi, yes it works outdoos, but at nights, it only works if the area you are going to watch over is illuminated, because this model does not have night vision.
382855
Infrared is invisible to the human eye. The light can only be seen with night vision equipment.