cvfd1399 0 #1 July 18, 2004 I bought a weatherproof CCTV camera to mount outside my house to watch my dogs play, and keep an eye outside. It works well in the daylight, but when it switches to night vision mode the 4 Infrared illuminators that it has in it does not penetrate 5 feet into the dark. Anyone know where I can get a IR Illuminator unit(like pic 1) for under $50 that penetrates about 25-50 ft. Also do the ruby red quartz heat lamps(pic 2) work, or they a different wavelength. It doesn't have to be completely invisible to the naked eye. I don't mind a little red glow I just don't want to have to leave all the porch lights on at night to see the dogs. Also do the infrared filter films work(pic3)? With these you convert any incandescent or halogen light to a infrared light by mounting a light in a housing and let the light shine through the "window tint" like filter? Thanks Chadleyyyyyy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #2 July 18, 2004 If you're going to leave an incandescent light on (and then try to filter that for IR), why not just leave it the way it is with the bare light bulb? It wouldn't have to be very strong -- try a 25 watt clear bulb (not even frosted or "soft-white").quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cvfd1399 0 #3 July 18, 2004 I will try that. I did not know how much visible light that would put out in the yard. Worth a try tho. I might be enough to reflect for the camera, but not so much to light up the yard for the neighbors. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #4 July 18, 2004 are you really sure you want a red light outside your house??____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cruzlite 0 #5 July 18, 2004 I have read that the film filters work, but they can "melt" or loose properties...(Check with the mfr) I was going to use a filter (See attachment) for a similar application, that being a "Q beam" or hand held spot...(5 3/8 dia.)...you might consider that option (Attachment is from '99) D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cvfd1399 0 #6 July 18, 2004 X4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brodes 0 #7 July 18, 2004 Quoteare you really sure you want a red light outside your house?? I get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EDYDO 0 #8 July 18, 2004 I have found that the B/W cameras give a better night image than the color cameras, even when specs are the same. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #9 July 18, 2004 QuoteI just don't want to have to leave all the porch lights on at night to see the dogs. Also do the infrared filter films work(pic3)? With these you convert any incandescent or halogen light to a infrared light by mounting a light in a housing and let the light shine through the "window tint" like filter? Thanks Chadleyyyyyy As Quade said, you can use a low power bulb just be sure to aim or put the light source far enogh away from the camera so that it doesn't get glared out. In lieu of buying IR porch lights I would tell you to experiment with making your own filter. They can and do work pretty good. As an example, in the early days, we used to take the old Army angle head flashlight and place all the filters that it came with it the housing. There was no visable light to be seen but under NODs it was clear as day. I would bet you could apply a good amount of dark spray paint to a bulb and get a similar effect for way less than anything available commercially. Again, try to illuminate the outermost edges of the area you want to observe if possible to give you the most coverage."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites base428 1 #10 July 19, 2004 Try Supercircuits or Polaris I use a color (day) and BW (night) IR camera in front of my house and it does fine. During the construction of my house, I actually caught some vandals on tape that led to their prosecution and repayment of damages. Pic is attached. Good luck.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
quade 4 #2 July 18, 2004 If you're going to leave an incandescent light on (and then try to filter that for IR), why not just leave it the way it is with the bare light bulb? It wouldn't have to be very strong -- try a 25 watt clear bulb (not even frosted or "soft-white").quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #3 July 18, 2004 I will try that. I did not know how much visible light that would put out in the yard. Worth a try tho. I might be enough to reflect for the camera, but not so much to light up the yard for the neighbors. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 July 18, 2004 are you really sure you want a red light outside your house??____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlite 0 #5 July 18, 2004 I have read that the film filters work, but they can "melt" or loose properties...(Check with the mfr) I was going to use a filter (See attachment) for a similar application, that being a "Q beam" or hand held spot...(5 3/8 dia.)...you might consider that option (Attachment is from '99) D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #7 July 18, 2004 Quoteare you really sure you want a red light outside your house?? I get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #8 July 18, 2004 I have found that the B/W cameras give a better night image than the color cameras, even when specs are the same. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 July 18, 2004 QuoteI just don't want to have to leave all the porch lights on at night to see the dogs. Also do the infrared filter films work(pic3)? With these you convert any incandescent or halogen light to a infrared light by mounting a light in a housing and let the light shine through the "window tint" like filter? Thanks Chadleyyyyyy As Quade said, you can use a low power bulb just be sure to aim or put the light source far enogh away from the camera so that it doesn't get glared out. In lieu of buying IR porch lights I would tell you to experiment with making your own filter. They can and do work pretty good. As an example, in the early days, we used to take the old Army angle head flashlight and place all the filters that it came with it the housing. There was no visable light to be seen but under NODs it was clear as day. I would bet you could apply a good amount of dark spray paint to a bulb and get a similar effect for way less than anything available commercially. Again, try to illuminate the outermost edges of the area you want to observe if possible to give you the most coverage."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #10 July 19, 2004 Try Supercircuits or Polaris I use a color (day) and BW (night) IR camera in front of my house and it does fine. During the construction of my house, I actually caught some vandals on tape that led to their prosecution and repayment of damages. Pic is attached. Good luck.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
