When I am recording in daytime here in Waco, I just get a white screen in the middle and some left and right recordings. Why does it record so brightly?
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There is a night mode and also a 50 or 60hz light frequency. Try alternating those?
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There is a small built-in microphone at the bottom side of the camera. Also check to be sure that sound is enabled on the menu screen before recording.
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I have noticed the color balance sometimes shifts in unnatural lighting conditions, i.e. when I was filming in a room with outdoor light coming through the windows mixed with fluorescent lighting. But the solution was to switch off the auto-white balance and set it manually; then it worked fine. But in other situations, with one consistent type of lighting, I didn't experience that shift. But yes, it does shift during recording in certain situations when set on auto.
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The 4 units I own have good quality day or night. The areas I have covered are also assisted by some additional area lighting (one 60w light in the back yard, and a 250w sodium street light near my driveway) which may contribute to the quality of the night vision. If possible, I'd recommend adding some additional lighting to assist the nighttime vision. If that doesn't work, then you may have a defective camera. These cameras will display only black and white at night (no color).
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Thanks for the reply. I understand it may be us, not the camera, although I've never had this problem with any other camera. May have to play with the white balance to correct the problem, at least that's what Panasonic told me. Two camera stores couldn't figure it out. Shouldn't be so complicated!
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I returned one of these camera because of a similar problem. I noticed a white flickering dot during playback. I observed while filming and the dot was present on the LCD screen. I got a second one and the dot wasnt there at first. It came back on the second camera but in a different place. I'm baffled and wish i could find more info on this issue. If anyone has more info on this, let me know!
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Sounds like you are having trouble with the night vision IR. Call zmodo 800 line. They are very good. Sounds to me like the camera may have been damaged in shipping or something. It should definitely see in the dark.
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Mine is ok at night because any motion that triggered the recording feature also triggered my motion light in the area of camera focus. I have mine set to the ultimate focus for the area it covers,but I don't believe you can alter the focus once it has been recorded.
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It records cif, the playback is not as crystal clear as you would want, I would recommend looking at another dvr if thats important
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Hello Tyler.I bought the same sysrtem and the cameras are making loud noises when triggering to Night mode and day mode at dusk and down. That is not a defect, is simply cheap materials used on them to make em less expensive.
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nope, its all blacked out.. sometimes i miss the standard housing, cause with the black housing i dont know if im recording or what im doing, so the only way to know if im recording, its view the lcd in my mirror...
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Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home... » Read More Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. « Show Less
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Hello,Yes record in color. We are shipping out the latest model in HD color 720px1280 also. Color video if recording during daytime bright or lit area, b&w; video in dim/dark location.Thank you.
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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.
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Camera only works during daylight hours, makes a video of the entire day. It's more of a surveillance camera than a conventional trail camera.
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If there is not a certain amount of light the camera will automatically switch to "night vision" and thus be black and white. This is a feature, not a defect. If you have full daylight and its black and white, there is a setting problem or a defect in camera.
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Hi Debbie I use our 380 to record our Church services. The lighting is not that great, but the camera does a wonderful job. Visual as well as sound is great. All settings are on auto with low lux off. I would be glad to send you a DVD if you would like.