OMGitsDMC 0 Posted March 11, 2019 I’m looking to buy a single cam but the night vision must be really good and also be hd, any suggestions on which one to buy ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted March 12, 2019 Hi what type on HD are you using a recorder what type of camera ... dome/turret mans what range lens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cortian 9 Posted March 12, 2019 Define what you mean by "HD," please? Technically speaking: "High definition" is 1280x720 or better. That would be a 2MP camera. Secondly: As resolution (megapixels) goes up, light sensitivity drops and noise increases. Thus, in low-light conditions a lower resolution camera can out-perform higher-resolution one for image detail. Search on it. There are plenty of real-world examples. As an example of sensor megapixel count vs. light sensitivity, consider the specs of two otherwise identical cameras: The Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-ZE (2MP): Minimum Illumination: 0.006Lux/F1.4 ( Color,1/3s,30IRE), 0.05Lux/F1.4 ( Color,1/30s,30IRE) and IPC-HDW5431R-ZE (4MP): Minimum Illumination: 0.03Lux/F1.4 (Color,1/3s,30IRE), 0.3Lux/F1.4 (Color,1/30s,30IRE) The 2MP camera has five times the light sensitivity at a 1/3 sec. frame rate and six times the light sensitivity at a 1/30th sec. frame rate. OTOH: If you're relying on IR illumination it's not such a big deal and more megapixels may be advantageous for you. The other thing you may wish to take into account is your display capability. It boots nothing to have a 4K camera and a non-4K display. The camera may see the detail, and the NVR record it, but the display won't render it, so you won't see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benson Chiang 0 Posted March 26, 2019 How "good" do you need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAJcamstar 0 Posted March 28, 2019 We must know what kind of dvr or NVR you have...... You could get away with using a IP camera and log into it direct....You could even hook it right up from the app.... If you want good night vision, maybe go with a Starlight Camera... They have great resolution at night, and if there is enough ambient lighting, you can switch it to color at night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAJcamstar 0 Posted March 28, 2019 NOT MY VIDEO!!!!! Just an example of one i found so you can see a outside perspective.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMGitsDMC 0 Posted March 30, 2019 this is my current night vision image that i have, i either need it more clearer or a have a camera that works well in colour at night and this is my system [TRUE 960p HD] SMART CCTV System, KARE 1080N DVR Recorder with 2x Super HD 1.3MP Outdoor Cameras (P2P Technology, 1280x960 Bullet Cam Even Better Than Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMGitsDMC 0 Posted April 5, 2019 the link takes you to a different one now but the words in the link is the one i have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted April 10, 2019 These are good cameras and would be cristal clear for your application https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PTZ-2-4MP-1080p-full-HD-4-1-P400-PTZ-Camera-5-1-51mm-Lens-80m-IR-Range-/142823867835?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574631662%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5338243305%26customid%3Dbb185979c781918e4618c30c110c5dbe%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252FPTZ-2-4MP-1080p-full-HD-4-1-P400-PTZ-Camera-5-1-51mm-Lens-80m-IR-Range-%252F142823867835%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1929747125251%26rvr_ts%3D08e3f91d16a0a16d90d4e90effe95bc5&ul_noapp=true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMGitsDMC 0 Posted May 31, 2019 Any other cheaper cameras about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd908 2 Posted June 1, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 4:17 PM, tomcctv said: These are good cameras and would be cristal clear for your application https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PTZ-2-4MP-1080p-full-HD-4-1-P400-PTZ-Camera-5-1-51mm-Lens-80m-IR-Range-/142823867835?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574631662%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5338243305%26customid%3Dbb185979c781918e4618c30c110c5dbe%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252FPTZ-2-4MP-1080p-full-HD-4-1-P400-PTZ-Camera-5-1-51mm-Lens-80m-IR-Range-%252F142823867835%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1929747125251%26rvr_ts%3D08e3f91d16a0a16d90d4e90effe95bc5&ul_noapp=true Until it fails like many other huisun/improx bullets. There are known problem cams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess 0 Posted June 14, 2019 this system is NOT 1080p just by looking at the link you provided it tells you that this is 720p resolution system, thats why it looks like that. when you log in try to set it up to MAIN STREAM that should make the image a bit better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMGitsDMC 0 Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 8:57 PM, Jess said: this system is NOT 1080p just by looking at the link you provided it tells you that this is 720p resolution system, thats why it looks like that. when you log in try to set it up to MAIN STREAM that should make the image a bit better how do i do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cortian 9 Posted June 17, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 7:17 PM, OMGitsDMC said: Any other cheaper cameras about "Really good night vision" and "cheap" are mutually exclusive. E.g.: My 2MP Dahua Starlight cams were $165 apiece, and that's already considered "economical" for a good low-light security camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess 0 Posted June 17, 2019 did you installed a software on your PC? if you did you open the folder and go to the main menu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMGitsDMC 0 Posted June 18, 2019 20 hours ago, Jess said: did you installed a software on your PC? if you did you open the folder and go to the main menu nothing on my pc as my images and recordings come through a monitor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ansice2security 0 Posted July 1, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 7:46 PM, OMGitsDMC said: I’m looking to buy a single cam but the night vision must be really good and also be hd, any suggestions on which one to buy ? With the same resolution, a bigger camera with more led lights will have better night vision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites