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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
[Poster is the CEO of an external illuminator company.]
There are a lot of benefits to using a separate infrared. Sadly, the industry has dictated that poor quality video is "good enough".
Education is key to understanding the differences between a camera with integrated infrared and an external infrared.
Why is the security industry the only industry that accepts poor quality video as video that is "good enough"? Poor quality video/photos are not acceptable to professional photographers, the broadcast industry, and even photos and videos for our own personal use when taking family photos, selfies, etc.
Separate infrared also helps increase bandwidth, keeps bugs away and spiders from building webs on the lens of the camera. The external LED illuminator also has a longer life span, offers longer distances (more true to spec) and more flexible fields of view to match the field of view of the lens on the camera to eliminate hot spots.
If you need something short range, cameras with built in infrared is an acceptable choice. For your more professional, outdoor, and high end applications where your client is serious about security and actually want to identify perpetrators, do yourself, and your client, a favor and offer a separate LED illuminator for best performance.
Iluminar offers a free 30 minute WebEx on the how's and why's of CCTV lighting.
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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
I understand what you are saying John, however, if the people are not educated on what good video quality should look like, they wouldn't know poor integrated IR to be a major pain point.
When I do my PowerPoint presentations and trainings worldwide on what quality video should look like the participants are truly amazed.
There's not been one person that I've encountered that was not impressed and shocked at how much better their video quality could be.
This is the same reason Iluminar has technology partnerships with the majority of the camera manufacturers.
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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
We'll just agree to disagree, John.
If folks that are selling/installing video surveillance want to offer the best video quality possible, and not something that is just ok or "good enough", please contact Iluminar Inc (www.iluminarinc.com) and we can help you give your clients the best video quality with video/photos they can use to help identify the perpetrator in case of an incident.
Isn't that the main reason your clients are installing video surveillance?
These kinds of conversations are good to have!
Thanks John!
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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
No sure where the disconnect is.
I did admit that integrated infrared cameras are good for certain applications. People that are looking for simple low cost solutions, this type of product is good for them.
For higher end applications, where clarity is key, this is where an separate illuminator where the field of the lens on the camera matches the field of view of illuminator gives best performance.
I'm aware of the new and improved integrated cameras that are out on the market today, however, external lighting still gets the best performance and a longer warranty.
Again, to each is own. You are free to use what you like and what you are comfortable with.
Have a great Sunday!
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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
Thanks for pointing out that I'm a woman and not a troll. Lol!
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Joseph Parker
I love external IR. Longer range, no chance of dome flare, better aiming options, no bugs. What's not to love? That said, I've 2 jobs in 2016 where we've used them, one with Raytec Vario IP and one with $100 LTS versions. I've tried many, many other times, but it just isn't usually in the budget.
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Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds
Thanks for your input with your personal experience Joseph Parker.
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