Did a quick IR test tonight with 3 different IR illuminators

[105437]

This test was conducted with a Dahua IPC-T5442T-ZE from Andy. Default settings and running Andy's firmware. All three IR illuminators are a big improvement over the camera IR. Which one do you like the best? These brand new model Tendelux IR illuminators I bought on Amazon and received today seem to be really good.



Camera IR


8-watt Tendelux IR - Model


10-watt Tendelux IR - Model


20-watt Tendelux IR - Model

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

wooo, great pics.

8-watt Tendelux IR this pics is the best.

 

[sebastiantombs]

Same to me. 8 watt Tendalux.

 

[105437]

I previously had a 5231 in this location, the 5442 is much better at night. This picture is using the same 8-watt Tendelux IR.

5231 at night

 

[berto01]

I wonder how much this would help a prz for distance

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

I previously had a 5231 in this location, the 5442 is much better at night. This picture is using the same 8-watt Tendelux IR.

5231 at night
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The 5231 one has huge difference compare to the 4mp even when the external IR illuminator add on

 

[Parley]

I would say the 10 watt going by the two trees on left.

 

[Mike A.]

Not a lot of difference between them but I think 8 or 10. Big difference in the cam. I remember from your earlier posts.

I guess maybe you might see more difference at faster cam settings.

 

[samplenhold]

This is all moot if you do not have a person walking along that path to test it out. Some of those will probably wash out the face. The real test is with a person moving in the frame.

 

[IAmATeaf]

Personally I’d go with the 10w, contrast seems better with it.

 

[105437]

This is all moot if you do not have a person walking along that path to test it out. Some of those will probably wash out the face. The real test is with a person moving in the frame.

I captured a deer last night. The 20-watt illuminator was still connected since it was the last one I tested.

 

[The Automation Guy]

It's hard to tell from just the snapshots, but the 20watt model is certainly blowing out the leaves on the left side where it is mounted. The lower power models seem to have a more even illumination level. Obviously the 20watt model would throw IR farther, but it seems that your physical environment/mounting location is the limiting factor here and not the power of the IR emitter. In other words, the 20w model isn't throwing IR farther because it is being blocked by physical objects. Therefore I think the lower watt model might be a better overall fit - illuminating just as far as the higher wattage units, but not blowing out the near objects.

 

[OICU2]

Sorry to hijack, has anyone found a good 'spot' external IR ? I am at the max zoom for my 5241 that does LPR duty and I could use a more focused IR beam in the area where cars go by.

 

[biggen]

I wonder how these cheap ones hold up to moisture and weather. I have an Axton unit and it's built like a tank.

 

[sebastiantombs]

I've had a number of CMVision IRs up for at least three years with no problems. Most are under eaves, but they still get direct rain/snow when the wind is right. I also have a Tendalux that's been up for six months and is fine as well. Both the CMVision and Tendalux I have seem well built and pretty much weather/water proof.

 

[105437]

I wonder how these cheap ones hold up to moisture and weather. I have an Axton unit and it's built like a tank.

I've had the old style Tendelux 4 and 8 watt IRs outside, unprotected and no issues.

 

[Rob2020]

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[Shockwave199]

To me the onborad camera ir alone looks best. With the additional ir you're losing light at furthest distance. For me, additional ir should be used to add light at the furthest distance in your shot, not add more light closer in. These cameras have superb ir on their own.

The old style tendelux can take on moisture. I have the B18 120' and during location testing it fell face down in a rain storm. It'll take on moisture, trust me lol. Easy enough to open and clean up. I sealed the edges with gaffer tape to further help.

 

[Firefighter]

Yall need to see his reply with the deer. That looks incredible and it's with the 20w. Perhaps the extra wattage brings down the shutter. That deer isn't blown out or anything. That video really should be added to the original post at the top. Nice.

 

[105437]

Yall need to see his reply with the deer. That looks incredible and it's with the 20w. Perhaps the extra wattage brings down the shutter. That deer isn't blown out or anything. That video really should be added to the original post at the top. Nice.

I added it to my first post. Thanks