thats a great looking camera, nice specs. But i want to spend half, 4 of those will get expensive.
I came across this, i wonder if it was suffient @ night.
[edit from mod - link removed due to controversial dealer pricing - added specs below]
1/3" Sony Super HAD IR Weatherproof Camera
Long Distance ex-clear view up to 40 meters in total darkness
With an aid of high power (850nm) IR LEDs ( 48 ), it can clearly cover distanced of up to 40 meters in 0 LUX conditions.
Extremely reliable power control
This camera utilizes power safty technology to prevent it from overheating. It is remarkable that this unit with 48 LEDs does not generate heat at all. Generally LED cmaeras generate too much heat and it lowers the life span of the LED and CCD sensors. This degredation was formerly regarded as a normal step in the life cycle of IR cameras. This unit provides a clear and trouble-free solution
Complete waterproof mechanism
This unit is produced for underwater use. It is tested for 24 hours in order to guarantee that no moisture or condensation will develope on the glass in any harsh weather condition.
Key Features
* Waterproof up to 150 feet guaranty
* 1/3" Sony Super HADColor CCD sensor
* IR sensitive BW switching at night & true color at day
* Automatic LED on/off
* Highly defined 380 TVL Horizontal Resolution
* Remarkably clear picture quality
* Low Lux performance of 0.1 Lux without LED
* Sunshield included
* Vandal Resistant
* Interchangable lens style
* No heat!!