At night time, it looks like the LED lighs are reflecting into the camera. It looks like foggy dots on the recording. Do you know how to fix this?
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I don't know how to fix it. I bought one of this and I was very disapointed the way it works at night time because I can't see anything itys totally foggy. I can't return it because I modified the case during the installation, I have to buy a VideoSecu Zoom Built-in SONY Effio CCD 700TVL Infrared Day Night Vision Outdoor...to replace it. this one works better for me in a total darkness. I would return it.
47908
They are not LEDs, they are infered bulbs that you should not see any more then a faint red glow from. Try using the camera at night if u can see in the dark they are functioning.
1024305
I would suggest getting a tape cleaner and try that first. Other things to look at is your firewire/i.Link cable (though it is digital and the loss of quality at that point is unlikely). If you do not see the "clean heads" warning, and still getting poor quality I would take it to a reputable camera shop.
933067
any update? My brand new TX1 has a little blue spot on all video done in low light. Does that sound familiar to your 'spot' problem?
1382035
I have a previous model of this camera and the issue i ran into having it behind glass was at night the leds would reflect and make white rings that would wash out all of the image. day time worked great but i would see this being a problem with any camera that has night vision.
2196726
Obviously, check all connections. Also, the power might have been cut so you would have to reenter pswd. If you look at face of camera at night you can see if it glows red. If it doesn't the camera(s) not working. Other than that, I would need more info....
1143505
Mine does the same (and judging from review so do everyone elses). I believe this is the 730nm LEDm which is just outside of the visible spectrum, so it is mostly likely on and working, you just can't see it.
380694
I agree that the camera does not work well at all in the dark but is fine in daylight and hope that will be upgraded or improved in future versions. Other cameras might work better for night but mine does go off if senses motion.
1532922
I'm having a similar problem. I've noticed it most in low light, when the subject moves. I don't think I've experienced it much outdoors in bright light. I've not taken the time to research it yet. I'd say I've been somewhat disappointed in the camera.
1256582
My unit has the same dim red glow. I added a piece of florescent lighting diffuser panel (used in overhead lighting) the same size of the LED face. This widened and smoothed out the lighted image seen with the camera. This unit is still working, since 2008. Great product. You should buy the best camera you can then worry about the illumination after it is up and running. A high quality day/night camera with a very low lux rating (<0.001) can produce amazing images in very low light. The better the camera you start out with the more effective the illuminators will be.
303574
The foggy look is probable do to lack of auto focus, check your settings. Also the greater the zoom at night less sharp the focus. You will not be able to zoom in are out during playback mode because the recording is already complete.
47909
They are infrared leds they are hard to see if they are on . Turn camera on and look at it with it cuped in your hand or in a dark room you should see. Them faintly glowing if your wiring is correct
2225824
I checked this problem out prior to purchasing this camera. Found this YouTube video on cleaning the dust off the sensor.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_sP4yLf6lAPretty common problem, easy solution.
1998562
the recorded video and the on-screen stream are affected by the degree of light exposure. Not only the brightness degree but also affect the colours.
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I have not tried night-time recording, but I will now that you mentioned it. My experience with poor quality in low light is in my basement. I have two lamps with 60-watt bulbs in a fair-sized room. The result is a grainy image and inconsistent color rendering.
1995942
Yeah this will fix it. You may not have noticed but a lot of the dots began as a blinking pixel. Good luck.
1384010
The large LEDs do use twice the current as most cameras. It does sound like a power supply issue / voltage problem at the camera. any way to see if you are getting 12volts at the camera in black & white mode? Agree with Sam on bigger powersupply & cable. I soldered my connections.