Night Vision Camera suggestion that might be better than the LaView cameras?

[KarlW]

Are there any POE cameras out there that might pickup better night vision. For vehicle license plate captures at night time. Would be slow moving vehicles. I currently have the following:
2.1MP
LV-PB912F4C

4MP
LV-PB3140WC

Just wondering if there are some others that might pickup plates a little better at night without breaking the wallet. I know they have very special cameras that cost $400+. Looking for a more affordable solution.

I have heard Dauha makes some good cameras, just not sure which might work better than what I have.

Thanks for any input!

 

[mat200]

Welcome @KarlW

I would expect there to be a number of cameras which will do better than those in low light conditions.

Do check the cliff notes out, as well as the LPR section.

If you are using a LaView / Hikvision OEM NVR then consider a Hikvision OEM darkfighter or one of the IPCT branded cameras. ( see the section here for cameras )

If you are using Blue Iris or another VMS which can mix OEMs of cameras, then also consider the Dahua OEM 2MP starlight models.

 

[bigredfish]

Got a sample pic?
What distance? Angle from camera to capture point? Ambient light?

 

[aristobrat]

@KarlW, if you haven’t already seen it, there’s a dedicated LPR sub-forum on here with a lot of good info in it.

 

[KarlW]

Got a sample pic?
What distance? Angle from camera to capture point? Ambient light?

Here are some samples. At Dusk I can almost read the plate.... But at night, no go...

 

[aristobrat]

Definitely check the LPR sub-forum... usually one of the camera settings for successful LPR is to significantly increase the shutter speed, which makes just about everything else in the image too dark to see. I would not expect the truck itself to be so visible at night.