An IR Illuminator emits light in the infrared range of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. With IR light, a scene that still looks dark to the human eye, is visible for security cameras with nighttime capabilities.
[…] Read More
Are all cameras IR compatible/sensitive to IR light?
Answer: Only the true Day/Night cameras using a physically removable IR cut filter perform well with IR illuminators.
IR Illuminators provide IR light that enables true Day/Night day Security Cameras to capture clear images at night or in low-light. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye. True Day/Night security cameras are sensitive to IR light and can use it to capture images. Adding infrared light to a scene significantly improves the cameras performance in low light.
[…] 
Read More
A video surveillance system has to be functional 24 hours a day in order to aid in the prevention of crime and the perpetrators prosecution. While designing a security system, it is important to consider lighting conditions as a factor that significantly affects camera image quality. Poor lighting conditions can compromise an entire system. Adding AXTON white or infrared (IR) security lighting will increase the effectiveness of your camera in adverse lighting conditions.
