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Always use auto iris lenses with outdoor cameras.
They adjust the amount of light that reaches the image
sensor. This will give the camera better dynamics and
protect the image sensor from becoming damaged by
strong sunlight.
Lighting
When using cameras at night you might need additional
external lighting. This should be arranged so as to
avoid any refl ections and/or shadows.
For covert security, Infrared (IR) illuminators can be
used instead of normal lighting. IR light is not visible to
the human eye, which means that whilst it is suffi cient
for capturing images from IR cameras, it cannot be seen
by intruders.
You can connect traditional IR-sensitive cameras to
a network via a video server, or connect IR-sensitive
network cameras directly. Note: Color cameras do not
work with IR light. See also Infrared, on page 26.
Avoid direct sunlight
Always try to avoid direct sunlight in an image. Direct
sunlight will “blind” the camera and can permanently
bleach the small color fi lters on the sensor chip to cause
stripes in the image. If possible, position the camera so
that it faces away from the sun.
Mounting a
camera outdoors
If a camera is to be mounted outdoors, you need an outdoor casing to
protect it. These are available from Axis and many other surveillance
suppliers. Outdoor casings come in different sizes and qualities and some
versions have built-in fans for cooling and/or heaters for warming. This
allows the cameras to be mounted in relatively hostile environments.
If you mount a camera behind glass i.e. in an outdoor housing, make sure that
the lens is close to the glass. If it is too far away from the glass, refl ections from
the camera and the background will appear in the image.
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IR lamp suitable for use with an AXIS 2420 Network Camera - IR Sensitive.Outdoor casing suitable for use with Axis network cameras.
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