| For home security camera systems, Infrared night | | | | home, then measure between where the camera will |
| vision cameras are quickly becoming the most popular | | | | be located and the entryway of the door. This |
| type of cameras. These cameras can be found in | | | | distance will be used in determining the correct IR |
| indoor or outdoor varieties, and can provide clear color | | | | range to select. Once you know the distance between |
| video during the day, and black and white footage at | | | | your camera and the area to be viewed, select a |
| night, even in no-light conditions. | | | | camera that has about 2 times the range for IR night |
| There are several things to consider when you are | | | | vision. The reason for the increase in night vision |
| selecting infrared night vision cameras. First, determine | | | | distance is several-fold. The IR night vision distance of |
| where the camera will be mounted. When placing an | | | | IR Cameras is generally rated in indoor climate |
| infrared camera, it is generally a good idea to ensure | | | | controlled conditions. Especially when placing the |
| that there are no obstructions in between the camera | | | | cameras outside, the actual distance will most likely |
| and the primary area to be viewed. Infrared cameras | | | | decrease due to increased humidity, decreased |
| are not able to view through glass, due to the fact that | | | | temperature, etc. |
| the infrared light will reflect back at the camera and | | | | While installing your camera, ensure that the camera |
| wash out the picture. Also ensure that the camera is | | | | and any exposed wiring is out of reach, this will help to |
| not directly viewing a mirror, which can reflect IR light | | | | prevent vandals from disabling or moving the camera. |
| back at the camera, washing the picture out as well. | | | | If you follow these guidelines for selection and |
| Next, you should take into consideration the distance | | | | installation of an Infrared Night Vision camera, then you |
| between where the camera will be mounted and the | | | | should be able to provide excellent video quality for |
| primary viewing area. | | | | daytime and nighttime use and provide video to your |
| For example, if a camera is being mounted on your | | | | VCR, Standalone DVR or PC-Based DVR for great |
| front porch to watch people entering and leaving your | | | | home security viewing even in no-light conditions. |