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Better Night-Time Video: Why Lighting Matters as Much as the Camera
A camera is only as good as the light it has to work with. Long winter nights in Canada mean many sites spend more hours in darkness than in daylight, and that is often when incidents happen.
Infrared or white light?
Infrared illumination is invisible to the eye and ideal for discreet monitoring. White light provides colour images, which help identify clothing and vehicles, and also acts as a visible deterrent. Some illuminators combine both.
The advantage of network illuminators
IP-connected illuminators can be powered over the network, configured remotely and triggered by events. For example, white light can switch on automatically when analytics detect a person in a restricted area. Axis recently announced the AXIS D5210-11-E, a network illuminator combining white light and infrared.
Clean installations
Proper mounting and enclosures matter too. Vandal-resistant cabinets and mounting accessories, such as the dual cabinet Axis recently announced for mounting two devices together, help keep installations tidy and secure.
The iMotion approach
iMotion Security performs site assessments to design camera coverage and lighting together, so your system performs 24 hours a day. Learn about our IP camera solutions.
Further reading from our partner Axis Communications: High-performance, IP-powered LED illuminators expand camera capabilities
