zmxtech 0 Posted May 23, 2007 howdi folks... I have a running argument.. Whats better for a small car park etc at night, to ID perps [lighting@ 5lux or so] 1/color/ IR active illumination with IR cut filter lens hi-res black n white pic at night. or 2/Good quality Hi-res low noise and all that .001lux etc color.that does not go b&W mode -using the security lights to light up when needed I think No2 is better because you can tell the colors of cars people etc B&W picture you cannot tho b&w with IR might give better detail -you cant tell the police "it was a black n white pickup".... -my own cams tests show some IR cams make you look like a vampire and make clothes look funky im running a test with two cams at the same time same position in motion detect mode -well see -so far the color wins zmx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollinR 0 Posted May 23, 2007 IR is for stealth thats it. If you think you can cover a car park with one cam you are sadly mistaken. Why not color at the entrances/exits and BW for overviews and numer plate. I wouldn't use IR period if you can have conventional lighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 23, 2007 Add more light .. if not then you need BW ... even a day night cam with cut filter cant compare to a BW only camera .. like Colin said, IR is only for Pitch dark apps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparks 0 Posted May 23, 2007 Hi zmx i would really like to know the answer to this as i am in a similar situation,but mine is to cover the front and back of my house.Sorry i can't be of any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
