Recommend using the Axton IR Illuminator. Using the 20 degree x 10 degree about 100' out from a pretty sharp angle. Expensive with lifetime warranty and no comparison to the IR illuminators sold on Amazon.My light definitely makes a difference, but I want more.
I have purchased some LEDs + lenses, and some power source, but it is very hard to buy all the right components. I will have to come up with some weatherproof housing as well.
At least I'm experimenting with this setup. Not going overboard, just trying out some 5W LEDs.
PoE IR Illuminator MegaPixel11E, Lifetime Warranty, USA Made
Outdoor PoE IR Illuminator, LED IR Floodlight, Outdoor IP67 rated (waterproof), Auto ON/OFF, Input/Output port sensor, device sync - AXTON Mfr.
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