Having vandalism, would this camera take night pics through a conversion van side window without being noticed?
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According to the features of this camera, it has Blackout LED Technology; no flash, no glow, no light and no photo/video shutter noise. That being said, it should work properly for you. Jessica S., Customer Service
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Honestly don't kno..but I can say I have my camera in my porch,aimed towards my driveway. My car is a very light blue and at night the picture is perfect..during the day ofcourse it's better..I have an extra camera and I'm going to use it to replace an old camera that seened better years..lol..good luck..just kno I don't have any complaints about this camera..
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Probably not. This camera is barebones, with all kinds of electrical potential being exposed to the environment. If you want to use this little thing outdoors, you would have to harden it to electrical interference. The cost to do it right would most likely exceed the price of a "game camera" which is designed for outdoor use.
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You are able to turn off the night vision and IR lights in the settings for the camera. Then you can look through a window at night.
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No. Just to clarify. This isn't a real camera. It's meant to just look like a camera to scare away potential threats.
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Why would you want to do that? If you were able to disconnect the LED's, then you may not see the image when the PIR senses someone entering. If you want to 'Catch Someone' without giving away that they're being recorded, than, don't buy this lamp; because the PIR emits a blue light when it senses movement and they'll definitely see that. The LED lights DO NOT come on during the day, if that's your concern, but the camera, tripped by the PIR, still records movement.
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Yes, I have my camera pointed outside through the window pane and it works fine. There is a reflection on the glass at some parts of the day but I can see just fine.
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Hi Robert,Thank you for asking! The lights on the Dash Cam are infrared lights which help you record video in low light settings. They will not be visible to the naked eye when lit, however, there is an image of a yellow moon that will indicate you are using night mode and the infrared lights are in use.Thanks again for writing in!
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Yes but then what the point. It will only capture pictures during the day. The night pictures will be all black
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I don't believe so. The motion sensor wouldn't work through the glass. Sensor signals would bounce off the glass and cause the camera to snap uncontrollably. You can mount it right outside, that's what it's designed for. I use mine for the same reason at my trash station, outside all year long, rain, snow, cold & hot, nice camera works well, you will catch them red handed.
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If you set the camera up to take photos at the correct intervals it should (every sec) it should capture the picture. But if its running it probably will be blurry. Not alot of deer run at night unless being chased and remember the pic will be b and w
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yes but be warned, this is not a license plate recognition camera if thats what you intend to use it for.
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This camera uses infrared LEDs to provide night vision in total darkness up to 30ft. If the camera is pointed towards a window, the infrared will reflect off the glass and affect the picture quality. This type of installation is not recommended.
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It will not record through the window AT NIGHT. The lights on it shine off the window. It works just fine during the day through the window. Better without the screen, but still is fine with the screen. I love this camera in every other way.
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Everything I've seen costs at least $50 and will probably cause more problems than solutions. With any enclosure I think you will have problems with IR reflecting off the inside of the dome, degrading your night capability. I would look for a camera designed for outdoor use...unfortunately all the ones I have seen are significantly more expensive than Foscam. I have had mine outdoors without any enclosure but mounted under a roof and well shielded from the rain for a year or so. No problems at all. I live in the tropics, so very high humidity, bugs, and high temps are the norm. No problems at all so far. I also note the Foscam web site has a newer 9821E model that has higher resolution and POE, but I haven't seen it yet for sale on Amazon.
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I found mine works best in 'Sunshine' mode at night. Makes no sense but it is what it is. It still underwhelms at night but I suppose if there were an accident it would suffice to show fault. Forget reading license plates at night: this camera is just not up to the task.
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I've installed the camera near a feeder which deer regularly visit despite a bright flash a night. While I've never had a problem with this camera, I do recommend mounting it a little high as I've had another camera with a bright flash attacked by a buck. I'm not sure if you can turn off the flash but I doubt if you could get night photos if you do.