Fog/light reflections washing out night image
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sebastiantombs
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I still think and auxiliary IR would help you a lot, especially further from the camera.
Here's a capture from a 5442T, 6mm. The IR in the camera is off but there is IR from another camera, mounted basically mid-frame, and an auxiliary illuminator out even further. I get sharp captures of deer and fox with this setup, not to mention people should they wander in at night.
Here's a capture from a 5442T, 6mm. The IR in the camera is off but there is IR from another camera, mounted basically mid-frame, and an auxiliary illuminator out even further. I get sharp captures of deer and fox with this setup, not to mention people should they wander in at night.
Flintstone61
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Here’s my recent 5442 install. havent spent a lot of time hyper-tweaking the settings. Just getting the system up and running the last few days was the main focus of my efforts. @sebastiantombs thats really nice image! Maks mine look like a bit too much IR glare off the siding, but can still can see under the boat. There’s No motherfucking parking on my side. That Van might get tagged.
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I really would like to add auxiliary IR illumination. I was considering POE illumination, but they all pull a ton of power. My switch can do 195 watts total POE supply, currently using 25 watts with 6 cameras connected. I might see what I can do. Maybe I'll just run a separate 12v power supply and run low voltage wiring so the illuminators aren't POE powered. Any recommendations for something that doesn't look like garbage?
These work really well and a lot smaller footprint than some others.
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Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.
So I purchased one of the new redesigned Tendelux Ir Illuminators to give it a try. You can see it here I have two other older Tendelux IR illuminators that are still running strong after almost 3 yrs in use. One is an 8 watt model, and the other is a 4 watt model. And they've done a fine job...
sebastiantombs
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I run 162 or 18/2 when I run the CAT cables to provide power for auxiliary IR. It takes a load off the switches that way.
I'm using these. The big one lights up the whole back yard, about 200 x 220, for all the cameras back there. I do have IR on for one camera to fill the shadows created by the big IR flood though. I;ve seen good reports about the Tedelux wittaj mentioned as well. Mine have been up for a few years with no problems.
Blaster
Smaller IR
I'm using these. The big one lights up the whole back yard, about 200 x 220, for all the cameras back there. I do have IR on for one camera to fill the shadows created by the big IR flood though. I;ve seen good reports about the Tedelux wittaj mentioned as well. Mine have been up for a few years with no problems.
Blaster
Smaller IR
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I like that one, small and compact.These work really well and a lot smaller footprint than some others.
Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.
So I purchased one of the new redesigned Tendelux Ir Illuminators to give it a try. You can see it here I have two other older Tendelux IR illuminators that are still running strong after almost 3 yrs in use. One is an 8 watt model, and the other is a 4 watt model. And they've done a fine job...
That's a fucking cannon, holy shit. Do you run 12v over the 18 gauge wire, or do you have an adapter on the end? My concern is voltage drop over some of the distances I'm looking at.
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Can you not aim your camera further to the right to remove most of the siding from view?
sebastiantombs
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My runs are limited to about 50 feet so 16/2 is actually my cable of choice. No problems with voltage drop that I've seen, but to be honest I've never checked it. Everythings working fine. On the corners of the house I use two of the smaller ones. They're situated so one covers the side and the other points to the front or backyard. So I'm running two of the smaller ones on a single 16/2 cable in four locations.