Anybody tested with an external IR Illuminator like http://www.amazon.com/Armasight-IR810...
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no, but note that the built in illuminator did nothing to improve quality. avoid this unit, it is useless.
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No. The IR LED panel will glow red. It doesn't illuminate the surroundings though since it is InfraRed (IR).. in other words you can see it but you have to be looking at it when it flashes or comes on for video. You won't see a burst of red light flashing in the woods or in your yard, etc... The only ones that are virtually non-detectable are called 'no-glo' IR cameras.... such as Bushnell MAX black trophy cam... the LED panel on the front of these cams will appear black in the pictures of the item. Hope that helps.
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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
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This effective unit only works with CCTV units with a infrared censor. Most residential indoor cameras do not have them. You also have to check what wavelength of infrared is required? This unit is set for 850 nm. If your camera has night time capability ? Then I would recommend this lamp. I don't even need my visible lights for seeing what losers are outside. The lamp does put out a slight red glow from the bulbs. Very very little. It does make it more intimidating and sinister as well. Good luck. Qapla'
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Even if it does ... It does not appear to affect your viewing area or are that is alumina tied by The IR light. I ended up purchasing a separate IR Torch as the IR light that coming with the unit, does glow a dull red so it is difficult to remain covert or concealed.
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My unit came with a very nice molle pouch and the units built in illuminator can be turned on and off. The units illuminator is good for house or in room type applications but as far as outside, trying to look into the distance, I would purchase one of their separate IR illuminators. They work very well.
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I only have experience using this remote with ADJ Profile Panel RGBs which will cycle through presets, blackout, and change strobe intensity. I can only assume it will work in a similar way if not exactly the same.
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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.
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It can see in less light than my eyes can, so I say yes. I don't know what wavelength illuminator you would need to brighten the picture, but near-infrared should work.
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Yes, the IR led glows red as soon as it is dark. I own several Hikvision cameras and the night view is superb on this camera.
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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.
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I'm sorry I can't tell you how wide the ir area is illuminated. I can tell you that thi IR illuminator will enhance any nightvision product. I have quick detach mounts for my atn ps22 and I have another with a quick detach mount for my night vision binoculars. This is a great enhancement for any nightvision.
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Yes, the IR LEDs emit a visible red glow in the 890 nanometer wavelength.it is a very good illuminator for the price. I have also purchased Invisible IR-200-940 CMVision 940nm Wavelength 198 IRLED. Look for 940nm IR LEDs. If u want invisable. But be careful. Alot of cameras will not detect light at that high of a wavelength.
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Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare from the glass dome is way to bright to see much of anything.Good luck, Dan Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare... » Read More Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare from the glass dome is way to bright to see much of anything.Good luck, Dan « Show Less
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Fathom, The handbook does not specifically address infrared measurement. The unit just measures overall illumination, that is all from what I gathered from the handbook. I believe the instrument you want is not this one, the unit you want will probably cost much more and be rated for infrared. Sorry, Charley
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Sure did. All of the clicking drive me nuts. I thing I have mine set at 5% tolerance and it fixed it. Going to have to find your own mix that works for your environment. It will pick up even the slightest light from like oven clocks to neighbors lights outside. It sees it all. My buddy had to leave his ir off and just use an external ir light. Good luck.
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The IR leds on mine are not visible at all, however, the camera's on/off and mode indicator LEDs on the back are SUPER intense. These LEDs shine through a slit in the camera body, so that you can see them to know what mode you're in, but in a pitch black room you can see them project across a room!