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I have a camera like this in my car as a rear-facing dashcam:

 

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But it doesn't have an IR filter so grass appears yellow etc.

 

Does anyone know of a camera of this size that sees colors correctly outdoors?

 

 

EDIT: It looks like all I need to do is get a mini-lens that is IR coated to preserver colors under sunlight. Having trouble finding such a lens (without having to buy another camera). Anyone know where I can get such a lens - probably in ~3mm for a wide angle.

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Have a look here: look for "Infra-Red CUT"

 

http://www.allthings.com.au/Catalogue/Things/index.html#FIL-IRCUT/6.8mm

 

This Aussie guy sells this stuff for experimentation. I have these filters glued to the back of the lens on two monochrome board cams which I use outdoors. They work OK but attenuation of the light with an iris or ND filter will help too. I used a green glass camera filter for that.

 

For a cheap ND filter for color, visit Longs or Savon and buy clip-on polaroid sunglass shades for prescription glasses. Cut out a circle, glue on to front of lens. Not sure if the colors will be exactly right though.

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I can get them and even ICR however I doubt your board supports it. They are cheap like $10-12.

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