eastsider 0 Posted November 3, 2016 Im new to the security world. I have a question on lighting with your security camera set up. I live in a cape cod with one camera mounted to each dormer and one camera mounted above my front door. The door camera faces a light post, when viewing the camera at night it very bright and has a halo ring. We have adjusted the camera setting with not fix. We enjoy having the light post on for security but cant stand the camera clarity. Is there a bulb I can change to to keep the light and have a better quality view with the camera. Is there a better way to light the house without lowering the quality of the camera view? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almelst 1 Posted November 3, 2016 Using WDR (wide dynamic range) camera could help, but don't expect too much. I think that ring is not caused by the lamp post, it's effect of camera's IR light. Try blocking the light post view or covering it, and you will probably still have that ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted November 4, 2016 Hi. Looks like a dome camera ... What is your image like with your light off. Also what IR range does your camera have ... It looks like 5m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastsider 0 Posted November 5, 2016 Hi. Looks like a dome camera ... What is your image like with your light off.Also what IR range does your camera have ... It looks like 5m Camera: 1200TVL SONY IMX138 CMOS Sensor High Resolution 48 IR LEDs Color Day Night Vision Infrared Security Waterproof Outdoor/ Indoor Wide Angel 3.6mm lens Dome Surveillance CCTV Camera by ANRAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willyb 0 Posted December 27, 2016 To me, it looks like the IR is reflecting inside the dome. Make sure the seal around the lens is on properly. After just noticing the view with the light off I am sure that is the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
