Invisible IR Camera Tested (Vivotek)
By: Ethan Ace, Published on Jan 30, 2017
Integrated IR is everywhere in surveillance, from high-end long range cameras to even the lowest cost models. But this IR usually comes with a distinct red glow from its 850nm illuminators, giving away the camera's position at night.
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Comments (4)
Itamar Kerbel
I get a lot of requests for 940nm IR but when customers realize that they lose a lot of IR distance they usually go for regular IR.
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Scott Bradford
I've done a fair amount of work with 940nm for Police work. You lose IR range, but if you're doing work in the woods, it's pretty important. For building/indoor/resi work, I don't really see the point
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