Very new to Cameras

[Bralyn 0]

Ok here is my problem I have 2 cameras which are these.

 

Detailed Product Description

 

Weather-Proof Color IR Camera with Vari-focal Lens(50m IR distance)

 

MODEL MK-416604

Image sensor 1/3 Sony Color CCD 1/3"Sony Color CCD 1/3"Sony Color CCD

Resolution 520TVL

 

Specifications:

Image Device Super HAD or Exview CCD

Signal system PAL or NTSC (color), CCIR or EIA (B/W)

Scanning System 2:1 Interlace

S/N Ratio More than 48dB

Illumination 0 Lux

Video Output Composite 1(vp-p)75Ω)unbalanced

Power Supply DC12V

Operating Temperature -10∼+50(Humidity:10%RH∼60%RH)

Storage Temperature -20∼+60(Humidity:10%RH∼60%RH)

Lens default: 4~9mm varial lens

IR Led 36pcs IR LED

Available Houing H415,H416,default:H415

Bracket included(Cable inside design)

Package N.W: 1.2kgs,size:175×83×80,260×83×80(with bracket)

 

Product features:

*Extemal adjustable 4~9mm Vari-focal lens

*Cable inside design

*IR Range 50m

*36pcs φ5 IR LED,IR Auto-open by CDS Control in low lux

 

 

ok here is my problem. I installed the two camera on top of a hanger overlooking the dock and water, they are up 25 to 30 ft. The first one points out to around 180ft and the second one points to 300 to 350ft. the Day time picture is great but can not see much in the night. also there is no light at all there. Now what should I do to make myself see the dock. I also don't understand spot beam angle just need a little help.

 

Thanks in Advance

 

P.S See I told you I am very new to this

 

 

 

 

 

here is a picture of the cameras also cam1 is voom in a bit seeing its like 300ft away

 

 

Would not let me put a picture in so if ican send it to a mod or admin they can put iy up for me

[dopalgangr 1]

Simple, add more IR Illuminators or a regular flood light on a dusk-dawn motion sensor. Something powerful like these http://www.google.com/products?q=IR+illuminator&hl=en&aq=f

[Bralyn 0]

ok will do so thanks for the reply, also there are two flood lights on the front of the hanger and on the side theres a wide beam light. Can I put the cameras right above the flood lights and use that light will that help if so I am going move them down to 9ft and not use 25ft.

[dopalgangr 1]

ok will do so thanks for the reply, also there are two flood lights on the front of the hanger and on the side theres a wide beam light. Can I put the cameras right above the flood lights and use that light will that help if so I am going move them down to 9ft and not use 25ft.

 

You could, just be careful how close you get them to the floods. There is a photocell in the camera that switches it to BW at night and turns on the IR's if the light from the floods reaches it, it may interfere with it and cause the IR's not to come on and keep the camera in the color mode thus making the picture worse. You also dont want any glare reaching the lens of the cameras. I PM you my email address, send me the picture so I can see what your talking about.

[Bralyn 0]

OK I sent you two pictures one day and one night hope you can give me some ideas what to buy and do there to get a good night picture. I am so new to this I don't understand lux and what do 20, 30, 60, angles mean when looking at IR illuminators.