Combine two cameras of different technology - IR & led - does effect night sight?

[Ollie]

Hi,
I have two IR cameras (very old ones) - both analog.
They are placed in a relatively small room and they are perpendicular to each other. The distance between them is about 4 meters (diagonal).
I would like to replace only one of them (for now).
I'm thinking about buying this one:
HAC-HDW1509TLQ(-A)-LED (of Dahua - full colour).
It uses a build in led light which will come across the other camera's IR light when turning on.
I wonder whether it could make the other IR camera's picture become dark when its led turning on)?
Would it be better to buy another IR camera instead, in relation to my concern?
(Yes, better to replace both cameras, but it isn't my decision).
Thanks, Efner

- Link to camera spec:

HAC-HDW1509TLQ(-A)-LED

HAC-HDW1509TLQ(-A)-LED

www.dahuasecurity.com

 

[wittaj]

Any light will benefit a camera with IR. But IR will not help a full color camera as it cannot see infrared.

Only get a full color camera if you have enough light or are ok with the white LED light the camera comes with (though keep in mind they are not very bright and are comparable to holding a mobile phone flashlight).

If there is any concern about not having enough light, then get one with IR as the full color camera cannot see any external IR added.