Night Light source

[kuzco]

Hello,
I have several Dahua IP cameras (5442T, *-TM, 2231T) in use and I am very satisfied with them. However, I would like to have better night vision for one or the other location. This is not to say that the cameras provide a poor image, but it could perhaps be a little better. Maybe it's also a matter of settings!
Can anyone recommend a good light source that can either be positioned next to the camera or perhaps a little further away?

KR
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[Sybertiger]

Visible or IR light?

For IR perhaps a Tendelux product like the following:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HV2LS2N

 

[CanCuba]

If you're looking for visible light, I highly recommend these:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YXW28T9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Mine are about right for my location. They do sell more and less powerful models.

People here like to mock me, and I don't mind, but our place looks much more appealing (we operate an Airbnb) and the videos from my 4K/X are excellent.

Just be aware that I had to set my night time shutter to 1/120 as the LEDs harmonize with the 60Hz AC frequency.

See my post for videos:

I may have underestimated the LED lights I purchased....

I picked up a couple 200W LED lights to properly illuminate the streets, I'm on a corner lot, and they may be overkill. 18,500 lumens of 5000K light. We hooked one up quickly last night to see just how bright they are and it blew us away. This is the Color4K/X. Initially, it's a bit darker...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[bigredfish]

+1 ^^^^^

* And you know I only mess with you about your lights in fun. That and I'm jealous!

 

[Sybertiger]

Yeah, if I did bright visible light like that the neighbors would probably look up to locate the police helicopter spotlight. Wish I could get away with it though.

 

[CanCuba]

+1 ^^^^^

* And you know I only mess with you about your lights in fun. That and I'm jealous!

Oh, I know it's all in good fun. I wish everyone had neighbours as tolerant as mine. Of course, it helps when the two streetlights on either end of my property haven't been working for years!

I've only had compliments which is great. Also makes our Airbnb guests feel more comfortable arriving late at night having had several mojitos!

 

[cpd5215]

Visible or IR light?

For IR perhaps a Tendelux product like the following:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HV2LS2N

Do you personally use these? I was looking at them and wondered how they perform despite their small size?

 

[Sybertiger]

Do you personally use these? I was looking at them and wondered how they perform despite their small size?

Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

So I purchased one of the new redesigned Tendelux Ir Illuminators to give it a try. You can see it here I have two other older Tendelux IR illuminators that are still running strong after almost 3 yrs in use. One is an 8 watt model, and the other is a 4 watt model. And they've done a fine job...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[cpd5215]

Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

So I purchased one of the new redesigned Tendelux Ir Illuminators to give it a try. You can see it here I have two other older Tendelux IR illuminators that are still running strong after almost 3 yrs in use. One is an 8 watt model, and the other is a 4 watt model. And they've done a fine job...

ipcamtalk.com

Thx!!

 

[Ri22o]

Do you personally use these? I was looking at them and wondered how they perform despite their small size?

I use both the 10w and 20w versions and have had no complaints.

My backyard has no light other than camera IR and the Tendelux floods. There are cameras with the floods near the front gate, but their IR is turned off.

 

[cpd5215]

I use both the 10w and 20w versions and have had no complaints.

My backyard has no light other than camera IR and the Tendelux floods. There are cameras with the floods near the front gate, but their IR is turned off.

View attachment 182297

Wow. Very nice. These seem reliable for sure.

 

[Flintstone61]

+1 ^^^^^

* And you know I only mess with you about your lights in fun. That and I'm jealous!

The International Space Station reported a new anamolous light Phenomenon when it passes over Cuba

 

[CanCuba]

The International Space Station reported a new anamolous light Phenomenon when it passes over Cuba

B-52s en route! Lolol

 

[kuzco]

Thanks to all for the recommendation of Tendelux DI10, however I have not found any dealer in germany and the shipping cost of amazon.com is very expensive.

 

[kuzco]

In #2 was the question about visible or IR-light.
Does it make sense to use non-visible 940nm light ? Will the light be recognized by Dahua IP cameras ?

 

[wittaj]

Nope, these cameras are designed around 850nm light.

940nm capable cameras are a lot more expensive and generally not worth the extra costs.

Some cameras designed for 850nm can use 940nm, but the range is cut in half or 3/4 so not worth risking or using.

 

[camdensnyder]

When using a Tendelux IR floodlight, where is the ideal placement compared to the camera?

 

[wittaj]

For LPR purposes it needs to be as close to the camera as possible as testing by folks here have shown even 2 feet away negates the IR due to the reflective properties of plates and the faster shutter speeds.

For any other purpose, it is a lot more flexible. Having it three feet or more away from the camera insures that you don't get the bug and rain reflections like you do using built-in IR.

So think of it as a flood light you cannot see with your visible eyes.

When I added external IR, I went out one night with the camera on my tablet and walked around with the Tendelux and holding it in different locations and watching the effect of the IR on the image and when I found the sweet spot, that is where I put it.