Ca you override light senssor and have it ON in Daylight? I want to use it with IR filter on my camera for exlusive IR imaging
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If you put the appropriate IR filter on your camera (passing wavelengths longer than say, 760nm) it will image only IR anyway. I found that putting the 760nm pass filter over the LED unit blocked the light that activated the sensor, allowing the LED's to turn on, though in this case it was a compact fluorescent - I don't know if it would block sunlight. Though really, Dorean Grey's answer is best - you'll get plenty of IR in daylight.
1876708
You would have to take the casing of and bypass it on the circuit board. However, these would not be strong enough to make a substantial difference for IR imaging in the daylight as the sun puts out far more power for IR than these would. If you specifically need an additional IR setup for daylight, I would recommend a much larger unit.
1876709
Two ways: bypass the sensor circuit if you know electronics or place a cap over the sensor.
1876710
I doubt it. The photocell is right in the middle so maybe with a big enough piece of electrical tape but then you would be covering some of the emitters. For the price it may be worth a try.
950344
Sorry man I have not used it yet. On my others camera it is a setting I can change. I'll look at the camera when I get home and see if I can help out. I have been out of town. I'll get back this weekend
2179407
Close to a mirror image for day. By night the IR really is not effective. My brake & backup lights help augment a little for darkness. The IR Blasters that come on the unit just create optical distortion. Good unit for the price I guess, I've seen better ones go for $150 and upwards. Good luck.
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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
646103
I don't believe that is what Canon means by low light. I have a HF R100 and it does not see my IR light at all.
1138078
Best option is removing the glass. This allows the IR to work correctly, if there is glass infront of the camera it reflects back blinding your camera. Won't be as secure a case unfortunately.
1885292
Doubtful. Most cameras have an IR filter. Otherwise your pictures would have a pinkish hue.
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Yes. Configuration -&gt; advanced configuration -&gt; system -&gt; Service tab -&gt; uncheck "Enable IR Light." You may have to update firmware to have this option. I am running version 5.1.2 build 140116. I think you must have at least version 5.1.xx to have this option. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I have done so. The IR's at night will not shoot out properly and you will get a reflected picture. During the day, it is hit and miss depending. I have tried this with several different types of glass (dual pane, single pane, etc.) and when I have looked at the quality of the video, it is poor. This method also relies on how far away you set up your camera from the window, and the ambient lighting surrounding the area as well.
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Thats what I do with 2 of them. Be sure to remove anything that would cause glare on the window itself. Put a curtain over it and turn off the LED light. Camera looks through it like looking through glass!
727909
The camera light sensitivity is very good and in anything other than complete darkness, the image will be viewable. Be sure to change the camera from color/color to color/BW so you get better night time images. If you want to use an IR illuminator (many can be purchased cheaply) then the camera will be able to see the IR illuminated images. Why did the camera not come with IR illumination? Because it's a PTZ and illuminating isotropically is not practical. It can't be on the camera since the dome would reflect the IR back to the lens and you wouldn't see anything beyond the dome glare. It's not an oversight. If you need IR illumination, just add it in the locations you are interested in viewing. Very simple to do and much more effective than a far-souce IR illuminator.
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Interesting that you asked this question as I am pondering this myself though with the haze filter. Different schools of thought from using as "protection of camera lens" to cutting glare to those who don't use them at all. This filter is on at all times during the day unless shooting in very low light. My haze filter not so sure about.
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when u use a ir illuminator on bell and howell camcorder built in infrared can u see more clearly to get around it the dark
1581991
I'm sure the light sensor would not work well. Ours triggered on very cloudy dark days. You could use it as a standard light though.
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I used mine for B/W, but color is possible with post processing. The camera and lens combination makes all the difference. Not all camera and lenses work well with infared filter. My Nikon 3200 had a noticeable "hot spot" in the images. My Canon S110 point and shoot had only a minor hot spot. I strongly suggest that if you're interested in IR photography check out the web site Lifepixel. It explains all the ins and outs about IR photography.
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You would need a very bright IR source to do any kind of night shooting. Usually I need full sunlight to take any pictures with this filter.
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You don't. You buy an ND filter and control light that way. Will always be wide open with this adapter. Main reason why I left canon years ago.