Hikmicro night vision security cameras play an important role in keeping our homes safe. Most crimes happen at night and this makes it important to have high-quality night vision security cameras that provide clear images. It is possible to improve the performance of night vision cameras by following the suggestions and tips below.
When you install your security systems, it is easy to make some simple mistakes that could deteriorate the image quality of your cameras. Here are some effective ways to help you improve the image quality of your night vision cameras.
Ensure the IR isn’t too powerful
A lot of people overlook this fact but having a too powerful IR can be very bad for the image quality. This is mainly because most cameras cannot adjust IR brightness so a subject next to the camera designed for the long-range will look too bright or washed out.
Be very careful with your wide-angle lenses
IR LED lights are designed to illuminate the centre of the image to focus their power. This makes the night vision on most cameras not have a wide angle of view. This isn’t a problem but some cameras have varifocal lenses that can easily zoom out. In such cases, it is important to be aware that at the wide end of your zoom, corners of the image won’t be covered by the Hikmicro cameras.
Make sure there is a clear field of view
No objects can stick into the field of view near the night vision camera. This is because most cameras will try to adjust exposure to give the best images. If there is an object such as leaves or a tree branch in the frame, it will be brightly lit by LEDs. The camera can make the image darker to compensate for this. The knock-on effect is that the rest of the image becomes too dark to see all the details.
IR requires something to reflect light off of
The light from the IR camera will not be visible if it is not reflected off of something. Clients sometimes point cameras into empty space and are alarmed if there is nothing to see but darkness in the image. This doesn’t mean that the IR isn’t working, however, and the subject will be visible when they come into range.
Always remember the mounting height
When it comes to getting the most out of your night vision cameras, you should remember the mounting height. It is important to consider how powerful you want your night vision to be and this involves bearing in mind the height that your night vision camera will be mounted. For example, if your vehicle is parked 4 meters away from your house and your night vision camera is mounted 3 meters from the ground then the actual distance from the camera to the vehicle is 5 meters. This is very important to remember when mounting your Hikmicro cameras above the ground floor height.