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.
Outdoor PoE IR Illuminator | MegaPixel11E | up to 540ft, 850nm IR
PoE powered IR Illuminator, infrared LED light, Outdoor Rated, 11W, Auto D/N switch, I/O port sensor, device sync | Lifetime Warranty | USA Made AXTON
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