nsxttt 0 Posted July 15, 2010 Is it all marketing? I haven't seen any reputable companies offer it so is it just chinese junk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tweak'e 0 Posted July 15, 2010 i have not used one but from what i see advertised its a colour camera with IR cut lens and a B&W camera with IR for night vision. sounds like two cheap cameras to save having one good one with mechanical IR filter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted July 15, 2010 Ive seen mostly reputable companies carrying them, Extreme CCTV, the most well known for them and the first AFAIK, now IP camera companies such as Arcont, and ofcourse KT&C sells them and some others. Its typically a high resolution Color only camera, and a separate lower resolution BW camera, the lower resolution is for greater sensitivity under low lighting and better IR pickup. Although today there have been some advancements in True Day Night cameras especially with the newer IR lenses, separating the 2 applications is still the best solution IMO. BUT, it generally comes with a higher cost or a bulkier camera, twice the adjustments, and more to go wrong. Personally I am looking at smaller and easier to install cameras these days, as well as less expensive, so I just stick to the single cameras now. BTW I used the Extreme CCTV (now bosch) EX82's for 10 years, great cameras, just too costly and too much work. It might be marketing hype with some manufacturers, after all what isnt these days, but not all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
