Hello - Is this camera truly infrared? Does one need infrared or will everse lights be enough illumination? For 2006 Honda Ody. Thanks
1432572
Yes, I had no problem for 3 years. However, I recently had problem that there was frozen back view instead of moving back view.
811531
It only lights up a small area in total darkness. Low light helps extend ur infrared. But too much light eliminates the night vision effect. This camera also has problems focusing in the dark. I sold mine because it was a major issue.
702212
Pretty much any infrared system in a car. Mine is a Tahoe, but I've heard they work with most manufacturers. You'd need a transmitter to use them at home so you'd be better off buying a full setup in one package for that.
1804881
It is not that great. There is not that much reflection from the plastic dome when using IR, the camera + IR focus is weak.I have my car parked in the drive way and I cannot make out the license plate at all during the night with the IR.
1253795
yes, at 105 mm and under the camera does perform excellently for IR, with no visible hot spot I haven't been able to find the references to the hot spot on dpreview.com, can you provide a link to the exact message on the thread? Thanks
1163684
No. This camera requires a low level of externally provided illumination. One remedy is to provide a motion detection activated light source or an external IR lamp that will illuminate the area of interest. This is appropiate for this type of camera because the intent is not to reveal the camera's location by having an internal light source that would point to it's location.
811533
It works well in low light. Infrared is just an extra light source. It has regular light, infrared light and no light setting with a push of a button.
814599
It's OK. If you have an outdoor light with motion-sensing capability that would help with image quality. This is my first system, so I don't have much to compare. So far this has been the best camera. I've purchased 3 different types. Lorex, another off brand, and this one. These are the best so far. The more IR lights a camera has the better night vision. 700TVL or higher recommended for any camera. Good luck!
777492
Image quality is great on this camera. If you put the model into YouTube you can see feeds from people that are using itI did return mine however. I needed infrared for night time. If you only need a camera without IR, great choice for the cost
2195397
I would think it to be ok, i have ised mine in hot humid ohio, and blistering hot new mexico, and had no problems, the only bad thing that o had happen os the IR (night vision) led's started dying after about 6 months, this can be verified by using a cam corder at night and i could see the ones that stopped working, i used mine for a front door monitor, so i initially just installed a floodlight for night recording, eventually i just built my own IR board with parts i ordered online, and that only cost aroumd 30, but i put much more IR's than the camera originally had, and angled the edge ones to get a bit more coverage, other that the nigjt time problem, camera is decent enough quality, i never had any issues with viewing or recording, it even put a good image to my phone, but i have an imdependent computer i use for security monitoring, recording, and broadcasting
1253796
I dont think so unless you do post processing. There is a thread on IR with this camera in dpreview.com check it out on how to remove the hot spot. How do you like the IR pics with this camera at 105mm and under? I just got the camera and it seems to be really good--- like the good old days lol.
500281
To my knowledge it is not infrared, but it is a great little camera. Always check with Best Buy for more complete information
1593306
The IR light does bounce back with this model too. But I just turn the IR light off, from the menu. The cameraj is very sensitive and I find I have a very usable image at night with just a light ambient light, no IR needed.
556235
The IR leds on mine are not visible at all, however, the camera's on/off and mode indicator LEDs on the back are SUPER intense. These LEDs shine through a slit in the camera body, so that you can see them to know what mode you're in, but in a pitch black room you can see them project across a room!
420088
No it is infrared so only if you are looking at the camera will you even see the red lights glow but not noticeably. We have used it very successfully for several months now and it helped us catch a raccoon visiting our back porch nightly!! He never looked at the camera even when it was taking his picture!
500280
This camera has a CCD image sensor, which is generally more sensitive to near infrared than the CMOS image sensors that newer/fancier/pricier cameras seem to use these days. HOWEVER: this camera probably has an IR filter in between the lens and the image sensor that you will have to remove via camera surgery in order to use this as an infrared camera. HTH.
863378
It is grainy and lights of other vehicles create a pretty large blob on the screen (I use it as my review mirror because I have the back of my car full of parts.) For backing up, my reverse light are enough to see 15 or so feet behind me which I find to be plenty. Note:IR cameras usually do not throw much further than that.