Techson NightColor cameras are capable of producing high-quality colour images even in case of poor illumination, or in other words, they see perfectly in the dark. At the same time, due to the Full HD (2 Mpixel) resolution, the OnVIF compatibility of the IP camera, and the easily interchangeable HD analogue camera video signal standards, they can be connected to a recorder of any brand.
Two Techson cameras of the HD analogue and IP segment team up to conquer the dark of the night. Leaving conventional infrared illumination behind, these cameras make the night visible in colour by means of high sensitivity and white light.
Let us now look into the technology behind the latest NightColor and white LED illumination. What do these two Techson night-vision cameras have to offer, apart from being fearless even with dark shadows around?
For networks, it is the Techson TCI ES4 C002 WIH AM Z4 IP camera while for analogue system developers, it is the Techson TCA ES0 E002 WH -2.8 HD analogue camera that brings about a long awaited feature, namely the capability to provide vivid colour images even in an environment with poor illumination.
Both night-vision colour cameras extend the entry-level category, consequently, they represent a moderate cost range, but this does not mean any compromise in terms of quality. That is to say, entry-level simply implies slightly fewer additional features. On the other hand, what we get is a perfectly functional device that still provides a whole lot more than usual.
The first member of the ESO camera range with an HD analogue system may take pride in the NightColor attribute, which indicates that it significantly surpasses the night performance of high-sensitivity cameras we have seen so far.
During a starlit night, a light intensity as little as 0,0005 lux is enough for producing an image. Some amount of public lighting or moonshine can result in high-contrast colour images, while an urban street can be visualized with such vividness and intensity, that it almost cannot be distinguished from a daytime recording.
The 0,0005 lux sensitivity of the ES3 IP camera will not leave dark spots at night. When most other cameras give in and switch to black and white mode from day-time colour mode, the Techson ES3 night-vision camera is still capable of conveying the colours of the environment with ease.
Sensitivity and the availability of colours has brought about other changes as well in the configuration of the cameras. Instead of conventional infra lamps, both cameras use white LED illumination, when it gets really dark.
White light might seem a bit strange at first, but it perfectly fits into the system. The camera is highly sensitive, without any exaggeration. A little twilight is more than enough for the camera to produce an image, meaning that in most cases the LED panel may as well be switched off. Where public lighting is filtered in from the streets, LED lamps are only there to make up the lack of lighting or perhaps to make faces more recognisable with the help of illumination from the direction of the camera itself.
However, there are certain places, where even the Techson NightColor cameras would go blind on a cloudy night with no starlight. This is when the low-consumption LED lamp with a twilight switch takes over. As the light source of the camera provides a considerable amount of illumination for up to a 30m distance, it may as well be a suitable alternative, where lamps were to be installed anyway. The emitted light can support safe traffic, and (before we forget), as opposed to the low quality, black and white recordings produced by devices with infrared illumination, the NightColor camera is capable of recording vivid, colour images with a high level of detail.
All features of these cameras are impressive. It is worth noting, that with this type of illumination, it is no longer necessary to mechanically enable or disable the infra filter used by cameras with infrared illumination. This represents a further benefit, because it eliminates the risk of failure of a mechanical component.
Due to the Full HD (2 Mpixel) resolution, the OnVIF compatibility of the IP camera, and the easily interchangeable HD analogue camera video signal standards, Techson NightColor cameras can be connected to a recorder of any brand. The 2.8mm objective with a fixed focal length needs no adjustment at all, it provides a sharp image from any distance, while its angle of view is also wide enough to monitor an entire room on its own. With the IP67 rating, it is resistant to extreme weather conditions, and its performance cannot be diminished by cold or hot temperatures either.
The installation and adjustment of the Techson TCA ES0 E002 WH -2.8 HD analogue camera is simple thanks to its small size and the spherical eyeball housing, while its design blends well into most indoor and outdoor architecture.
The slender compact shape of the Techson TCI ES4 C002 WIH AM Z4 IP camera suggests elegance. The direction of the device can be adjusted with a single movement, by loosening and tightening a knurled ring attached to the base.
These two Techson NightColor cameras represent such a value of cost and quality, that is rightfully irresistible for all.