Is this camera IR sensitive?
2041486
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.
2205902
yes. this is a good camera in low light.I used sensitivity up to 6400 and I got good noise all the way through
1885294
To be effective any camera including yours must be capable of filtering the light source to receive and use the infrared spectrum, most commonly the 840nm band. The infrared light may be visible but not usable.
1524965
It does have this function, there is a switch on the side of the camera to turn the IR on. Honestly I haven't needed to use it or try it yet, so I'm not sure how well it works. But yes the function is there.
2061931
There's a sensitivity level you can play around with. At a sensitive setting, my camera picked up dust flying by it in the middle of the night. I think the AC kicked in and blew some dust and the infrared was able to detect it. As long as it detects motion within the range you pick, it will start recording (you have 2 different ranges you can set).
2279033
It depends on the distance from the camera, but I think it takes very good pictures at night. Keep in mind, because it's at night with infrared they are a little more grainy and black and white as opposed to the excellent color pictures in daylight. I have used mine year round for several years and have seen no difference between warm and cold weather shots, although the manual says the motion sensitivity is greater in the cold.
536846
Depending on your camera, it's inside. Be careful as this will hurt your ability to use infrared.
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.
1964130
While camera is advertised to have IR LEDs, my didn't, but if you are wiring it to auto back up lights I don't see IR LEDs are needed. It has more than adequate sensitivity to show area illuminated by the backup lights. It worked far better than a camera I replaced with IR LEDs.
231183
Hello,Unfortunately I could not get the camera to connect to my computer, maybe just because my computer is older. Anyway, I am sending it back this week. It is my understanding that it does have infra-red capabilities though.Regards,Gerald
420088
No it is infrared so only if you are looking at the camera will you even see the red lights glow but not noticeably. We have used it very successfully for several months now and it helped us catch a raccoon visiting our back porch nightly!! He never looked at the camera even when it was taking his picture!
2196977
Yes, one out of 4 cameras lost IR ability after about a year. Also, my DVR stopped recording after a year.
492246
Absolutely not! I even tried a still image for about half an hour then checked a white screen afterwards. No IR or burn-in. I have had mine for about 2 months. I'm glad that I saved some money by going with 720p.
814599
It's OK. If you have an outdoor light with motion-sensing capability that would help with image quality. This is my first system, so I don't have much to compare. So far this has been the best camera. I've purchased 3 different types. Lorex, another off brand, and this one. These are the best so far. The more IR lights a camera has the better night vision. 700TVL or higher recommended for any camera. Good luck!
1395463
No, I don't think so. It does not have an infrared focusing beam and I do not think it can shoot infrared photos.
2021125
Well since its an inside camera. It can't handle NO direct rain, as well as bitter cold, there is no telling what the life will be of the camera. Humidity to temp fluctuations will greatly impact the operation. Inside or outside the IR requires a lot of light changes to switch from day to night. I have one in my garage with windows and can only use the schedule IR otherwise the IR stays on all of the time.
2106877
It is not sensitive to infra red. You have to have an outside light source or use the built in LED