Will these infrared lamps turn or change a regular day camera into night vision capabilities?
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I think it will allow an inexpensive camera (eg a webcam) to see in the dark, but not a more expensive camera (eg DSLR, point-and-shoot, or videocam).. The latter have an infrared-blocking filter which will make the this IR illuminator very ineffective. (You'll probably see a little whitish glow on the IR LEDs themselves, but not on the scene they illuminate). Webcams and such don't have an IR filter, and so should work well with this lamp.
1055573
not exactly. The camera would have to be a digital type camera, like what you have in a webcam or a cell phone. you would also have to probably remove an IR filter that most digital day camera's have on them and then, yes this could assist in turning some types of day cameras into a night vision camera, but you'll have to do some digging around to make sure the day camera in question is compatible with this. But instead of doing this, I would search low lux CMOS camera and get one of those. You can find some for under 10 dollars but they wouldn't record on their own, you'd have to hook it up to something. That might have been a longer answer than you hoped for but there it is. not exactly. The camera would have to be a digital type camera, like what you have in a webcam or a cell phone. you would also have to probably remove an IR filter that most digital day camera's have on them and then, yes this could assist in turning some types of day cameras into a night vision camera, but you'll have to do some digging around to make sure the day camera in question is compatible with this. But instead of doing this, I would search low lux CMOS camera and get one of those. You can find some for under 10 dollars but they wouldn't record on their own, you'd have to hook it... » Read More not exactly. The camera would have to be a digital type camera, like what you have in a webcam or a cell phone. you would also have to probably remove an IR filter that most digital day camera's have on them and then, yes this could assist in turning some types of day cameras into a night vision camera, but you'll have to do some digging around to make sure the day camera in question is compatible with this. But instead of doing this, I would search low lux CMOS camera and get one of those. You can find some for under 10 dollars but they wouldn't record on their own, you'd have to hook it up to something. That might have been a longer answer than you hoped for but there it is. « Show Less
1055574
No, a night vision camera has no infrared filter. This will extend the range of a night vision camera.
1055575
Like what Raketemensch and Brandi said, this is for a camera that is ready for night vision. However what Rakeetemensch said about webcam's is incorrect. Most webcam's now have IR filters, they are easy to remove however. On any camera if you know what are doing and okay with voiding a warranty you can remove the IR filter and then these IR lamps will work to their potential.
1055576
No. You need a night vision camera to have this make any difference. An IR filter will remove IR light, this lamp produces IR light. I strongly suggest not trying to modify a non-night vision camera to be night vision. Night vision cameras are inexpensive these days. Get one made to see in the dark.
1055577
Not directly. Most CCD cameras are susceptible to IR, 1/ have a filter that reduces the sensibility to IR (in favor to visible spectrum), 2/ are not that sensitive even with the filter remove to "see in the dark" without an additional IR source. Once the IR filter removed I find that these bring a brighter image than the one I would get from a 50W incandescent IR lightbulb used e.g. for vivariums (less than $10 at petland, but has a short life). If your camera can "see" the IR light emitted by a TV remote then at the very least these led lamp will give you some image. If you remove the IR filter on your camera then you will have a pinkish night vision capability. Not directly. Most CCD cameras are susceptible to IR, 1/ have a filter that reduces the sensibility to IR (in favor to visible spectrum), 2/ are not that sensitive even with the filter remove to "see in the dark" without an additional IR source. Once the IR filter removed I find that these bring a brighter image than the one I would get from a 50W incandescent IR lightbulb used e.g. for vivariums (less than $10 at petland, but has a short life). If your camera can "see" the IR light emitted by a TV remote then at the very least these led lamp will give you... » Read More Not directly. Most CCD cameras are susceptible to IR, 1/ have a filter that reduces the sensibility to IR (in favor to visible spectrum), 2/ are not that sensitive even with the filter remove to "see in the dark" without an additional IR source. Once the IR filter removed I find that these bring a brighter image than the one I would get from a 50W incandescent IR lightbulb used e.g. for vivariums (less than $10 at petland, but has a short life). If your camera can "see" the IR light emitted by a TV remote then at the very least these led lamp will give you some image. If you remove the IR filter on your camera then you will have a pinkish night vision capability. « Show Less
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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.
1990554
They have wonderful night vision! I do not know about the compatibility question. The cameras seem to be very high quality and well made!
1900801
Night Vision works the best when it's complete dark. If you install camera in half dark environment, the camera IR LED won't completely turn on, that's the worse situation for night vision camera.
1641960
You got me on that one. I know what is done to make a camera into a infrared camera, bit I cannot perform the task myself. I would bet that YouTube has lots of videos on the process.
237381
Yes, but the IR LEDs can only illuminate up to about a meter. If you add additional more powerful IR lights, it will see much better. I tried this with a foscam 9821 netcam with IR and the mini cam sees much better with the foscam IR LEDs on.
57152
Yes it uses infrared for night vision but as for the camera brand to be honest idk but for the price of the unit you will not be disappointed hope I was helpful
1115324
The answer is no to the set up. Cameras should be set up during day light hours. If camera has IR sensor then having the IR lights could be set up at night to give you a better results of where they are pointing along with having it set to the best lighting for your needs.
1148426
You don't want this one then. This is a motion sensing switch that triggers when an object passes within the zone of the infrared sensor. You want a photocell, which triggers when there is a sufficient change in light. They are called dusk to dawn switches too.
1599263
There are 2 differant wavelengths used for ir elliminated night vision on cameras (850 nM & 940 nM) the former is the most comon, and results in a slightly visible red glow, the latter is newer, and provides an illumination the is not visible to thehuman eye. Whether a camera works with one, the other, or both has to do with the bypas filter included in the camera. The only way to get an accurate answer is to email your camera,s manufaxturer and ask them if the 950nM wavelenth of this illuminator will work? Sorry, but without the key bit of technical data. Any answer is speculation Jim
2027250
Yes you can. Keep the cover on and turn night vision on and cross hair switch full power.
1882660
Yes.....see instructions.....just close the little door that covers the sensor eye located on the top of the unit. It will then work day and night.
1077094
Dear Gnita B.,As your question ,The answer is sure .Don't worry ,The function night vision is great .Best regards,Rainbow
1187458
Almost all night vision IR lights emit a red glow when they are active and recording in the dark - that's just how they work. Without the IR lights, it wouldn't be able to record in the dark. You can cover them up with black electrical tape if you didn't want to use the night vision function, but then you'd be better off just buying a non-night-vision camera in the first place and saving some money.
1518426
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.
683299
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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You can set them to go dim dusk to dawn and bright when motion detected.Mine work well,good luck.