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what is better- low lux camera vs infra-red

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i have been asked this question many times, "what is the best camera, a low light camera with nite viewing chip or an infra-red camera"

both these cameras are of the same resolution @540tvl and a vari-focal lens.

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neither, it depends on the location.

also, the description of those 2 cameras dont give us enough info, is that a color IR camera or a True Day Night IR camera and does it have DSS or not .. etc.

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How about a low-light camera WITH IR illuminators?

I vote one for you.

most spec say 0 Lux for cameras with IR LED.

by the way, which camera(NO infrared) has the lowest illumination?

Why dose not camera spec tell us about which IRE when telling min. Ill?

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by the way, which camera(NO infrared) has the lowest illumination?

 

You need to specify a price range. There are some good choices under $1,000, but they can't compete with cameras that cost $5,000 to $20,000.

 

Best,

Christopher

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It kind of depends on how far you need to see. If you're just watching a room, with the right low-light camera, you won't need IR's. But, if you need to see 150ft then IR is the way to go.

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But, if you need to see 150ft then IR is the way to go.

 

Distance to subject is not the reason to select IR. A good low-light camera may do just fine at long range in a well-lit parking lot, for example. IR is generally used as a semi-covert and/or non-obtrusive light source when there is insufficient available light for a particular camera.

 

Best,

Christopher

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Depends on your special needs. If you have a very high demand, then consider about Soundy's suggestion: How about a low-light camera WITH IR illuminators?

 

Good luck!

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