Removing IR Filter

[gbouten 0]

I purchase an Apexis outdoor PTZ cam and found out it did not have night vision. I am being told that the IR filter can be removed and then I can use external IR lighting to achive my night vision. Is this correct?

[EarlT 0]

It's likely the IR filter is a coating on the lens, so that might not be an option.

[vin2install 0]

If you remove the IR filter, during daytime when there is sunlight, you will get black and white images.

[gbouten 0]

Thanks, I'm just going to send it back and order one with IR.

[IRCCTV 0]

Hello

 

You don'y want use External illuminators with PTZ cameras you want integrated night vision that syncs with the zoom zens.

 

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