ir illumination

  1. Are IR Beam sensors visible to a CCTV camera?

    Are IR Beam sensors visible to a CCTV camera?

    Can a CCTV camera see an IR beam sensor? The answer is yes with this cheap beam detector from AliExpress. From this thread: https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/does-ir-light-from-cameras-or-illuminators-interfere-with-pir-detectors-or-ir-beam-detectors.53893/
  2. DavidAJ

    How to best power power supplemental IR illuminator from same PoE powering camera?

    I have several Dahua Starlight 2 MP cameras that have been purchased through Andy over several years. Despite having good cameras, I find it hard to identify specific vehicles on our property at night. I'm planning on testing out an IR illuminator such as this one, after watching this video...
  3. sygad1

    4k/8MP camera night vision

    Hi All, Been reading a lot recently as I want to overhaul my entire camera system, spent a few years "playing" now I would like to get a little more serious. I'm very interested in the idea of 4k resolution but i'm reading a LOT that they are pretty awful at night. Is there any movement in...