If this camera is used for a security camera, is there a light on it at night that someone could see?
287073
You can see the red glow from the infrared lights when it takes pictures at night. No flash.
287074
The IFR diodes are visible at night when the camera is triggered. If used as a security camera, you will need to mount it high to be inaccessible to an intruder.
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
287076
When the camera has not been activated by the sensor, it displays no lights. If the sensor activates the camera, a brief small soft red light is shown. In my case, I mounted the camera 10 feet high in a tree. In photos of 4 night-time human tresspassers in my yard, none have noticed the red light, but sometimes deer will pick it up. The thing that has surprised me is the battery life. In 3 months with temps ranging from -10 to +70 F it has taken over 3000 shots and is still running on the first set of batteries.
287077
When the camera has not been activated by the sensor, it displays no lights. If the sensor activates the camera, a brief small soft red light is shown. In my case, I mounted the camera 10 feet high in a tree. In photos of 4 night-time human tresspassers in my yard, none have noticed the red light, but sometimes deer will pick it up.The thing that has surprised me is the battery life. In 3 months with temps ranging from -10 to +70 F it has taken over 3000 shots and is still running on the first set of batteries.
287078
We are not supposed to be able to see the IR flash but I can see a red light when it is on. I have used my cameras for security for quite a while now with very good results. I have a special container which has a cut-out for the camera, sensor and flash but not the display so it is hard to find on my barn in most cases.
287079
The infrared lights illuminate red when the camera takes a picture and yes, they are visible, otherwise they are off. Its not very bright, but noticeable if you are looking at the camera. There is also a small red light on the camera indicating it is on and a green light illuminates when a picture is taken. It also makes a slight whir when it takes the picture.
287080
Yes. The infrared light shows brightly. In the wild bears are drawn right to it. Humans can easily see it.
287081
Yes, the LED panel lights up in red for a second but then goes off but only at night. Day pictures are chystal clear and has a long depth range! Has to be where nobody would be able to mess with it. I mounted mine just out of hands reach to stop this problem I was having. Over all I am impressed with the camera. I would like a little bit more clarity at night..but for the price I have no complaints.
287082
It will light up when a motion detected, otherwise it's dark. If a customer want to use it as security, the light can be covered with black tape.
1944104
The infrared lights on this camera are not really visible unless you're very close to the camera. The downside to that is that they also don't really illuminate a large area. Unless someone is immediately in front of the camera, within 3-8 feet, you really can't see the lights and you also won't see much detail in the video signal.
520464
It has no special light settings, but I used it on a dark overcast day and the images came out great. I have not used it at night, but I would guess that it would be equal to an average photo camera.
473711
Yes and no. The camera has a set of IR LEDs that allow it to see at night. You will have not be able to see what is going on at night unless you do what I did and tape off the LEDs using black electrical tape. What happens is the IRs hit the glass and at night it acts like a mirror and blinds the camera. Without the LEDs it works fine during the day and at night it works decently with ambient/porch light. You could also get an IR LED array for fairly cheap here off amazon and point that into your yard as well. That way it would have pretty good B&W; night vision.
1819802
It works well in limited light. I would not say it had night vision capability as not many do. Hope this helps.
842549
If you are asking about true night vision like night vision goggles, no. It does have a light but I have never used it. It will take some movies in low light but may not always turn out the best. If it were me and wanted good night pictures I would look at something different.
2165672
Unlike cheaper cameras the M-990i does not have a red glow when taking pictures in the dark. They are black & white and lesser quality than the daytime, but you can get an idea of what is going on. As far as I know there is no glow to alert anyone that a picture is being taken.
99534
You are right it doen't have night vision leds. However this camera is so good that I have never seen the need for night vision leds. I have able to see perfectly with this camera no matter how dark the night is from just the reverse lights.lways been ab
835690
The red light is noticeable if looking directly at the camera but that's all. It is not very bright so it does not draw attention. The camera is silent as far as I can tell. To test the camera before I set it up outside, I put it on my mantle at home. It snapped pictures for 2 days and no one even noticed it was there.
1077096
No. There are two LEDs that can be turned on but they reflect off the glass. The exposure setting can be boosted +2 so night scenes are brighter but day time is not too bright.
1504502
Why would you want to do that? If you were able to disconnect the LED's, then you may not see the image when the PIR senses someone entering. If you want to 'Catch Someone' without giving away that they're being recorded, than, don't buy this lamp; because the PIR emits a blue light when it senses movement and they'll definitely see that. The LED lights DO NOT come on during the day, if that's your concern, but the camera, tripped by the PIR, still records movement.
1928266
yeah there is actually a setting that you can use for low light. i've used it in the dark and you can't even tell that you took it in the dark
1589678
There is no visible light (when you have the LCD also covered with the sticker) but with the remote or using a smart phone app as the controller you you will see what the camera is doing. That's is all I use now to operate the camera.
228505
To be honest, I don't even use the batteries. To me it looks fake when the light is flashing. Most 'real' security cameras don't announce themselves with a flashing light and I'm sure most 'bad guys' know that.
1795668
You are able to turn off the night vision and IR lights in the settings for the camera. Then you can look through a window at night.
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.
1739482
First off there is no light flash, it is a dull redish glow of infrared that takes a great night picture. Not many people noticed mine and it worked 40-50 feetaway, great security camera. I set it up to take 3 pix in 5 seconds for more security............hope this helps