New Uniview Owl Wise color IP camera vs IR camera

[Andykev]

I upgaded from the UNI 4MP 2.8mm Bullet (IPC2124SR3-ADPF28M-F) to the new UNV Owl Wise 4MP 2.8mm Bullet (IPC2314SR-ADF28KM-WP) "night vision". Wow. Here are two side by side. The BW infrared vs the Color Owl Wise. Both are at 02:00 AM, the Owl WIse was with no "smart illumination -(off) and with a partial full moon.
It's amazing. On nights with no moon and overcast, the lighting is extremely good. The overcast tends to give enough scattered light from the city downtown several miles away (reflected light). On clear nights, no clouds the image at night is good but not as sharp. Using the camera "smart light" gives full sharp color image. I prefer
when I can to not use the white light on the camera, it's not that bright but it is noticable. The IR lights (two faint red dots) are far less visible and I prefer not having a camera be seen.

 

[looney2ns]

Static pictures prove nothing, you need to have a moving subject moving through the scene to see if there is blur.

 

[bigredfish]

I upgaded from the UNI 4MP 2.8mm Bullet (IPC2124SR3-ADPF28M-F) to the new UNV Owl Wise 4MP 2.8mm Bullet (IPC2314SR-ADF28KM-WP) "night vision". Wow. Here are two side by side. The BW infrared vs the Color Owl Wise. Both are at 02:00 AM, the Owl WIse was with no "smart illumination -(off) and with a partial full moon.
It's amazing. On nights with no moon and overcast, the lighting is extremely good. The overcast tends to give enough scattered light from the city downtown several miles away (reflected light). On clear nights, no clouds the image at night is good but not as sharp. Using the camera "smart light" gives full sharp color image. I prefer
when I can to not use the white light on the camera, it's not that bright but it is noticable. The IR lights (two faint red dots) are far less visible and I prefer not having a camera be seen.

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Impressive.

Can you post a video with a person walling by on that sidewalk at 2am? or 11pm just so its well after sunset

 

[Andykev]

Impressive.

Can you post a video with a person walling by on that sidewalk at 2am? or 11pm just so its well after sunset

It's not a sidewalk. Nobody is in the backyard at 2AM so no video of people.

There is some motion blur when there is no full moon and the "white light" is not on. With the camera light on, or full moon there is virturally no motion blur. I just installed the camera so I don't have much movement at night.
I did not install a Owl View facing the street as this camera was bought as a "test" to see if was all they said it was. So far I am pleased.

 

[bigredfish]

You could walk around past it after dark...

 

[looney2ns]

Concrete on the ground in the backyard is what is called a sidewalk.

 

[Alaska Country]

sidewalk /sīd′wôk″/

noun​

1. A paved walkway along the side of a street.
2. A walk for foot passengers at the side of a street or road; a foot pavement.
3. A paved footpath at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia).

 

[bigredfish]

Walkway then

Or just “path”

Synonyms of path
1
: a trodden way
a winding path through the woods

2
: a track specially constructed for a particular use

 

[PeteJ]

I'd like to see some motion video, too.

 

[Alaska Country]

Both are at 02:00 AM, the Owl WIse was with no "smart illumination -(off) and with a partial full moon.
It's amazing.

IMO it looks like the color image is taken during the day and not at night. If it were a night image then a whole lot of folks would be buying this camera by the boat load. With that depth of field plus no stars and stark shadows I would question that this is a 2 AM night image.

Also please post your day and night settings as to shutter speed, gain, etc.

 

[bigredfish]

Shadows are a dead giveaway

 

[wittaj]

Not necessarily - here is a ColorVu camera when it first came out and was just moon light. But we all know that was with a wide open shutter and gain cranked up!

It is why so many asked for a video or freeze frame with movement at night - many cameras can make it look like daylight if you set the parameters to do so, but motion will be a complete blur.

 

[bigredfish]

Found this

1/1.8" CMOS sensor and an F1.0 fixed aperture lens
White Light only, No IR

IPC2314SR-ADF28KM-WP - Uniview - Leader of AIoT Solution

www.uniview.com

OwlView 4MP Bullet: 24/7 Color - No IR or White Light (IPC2314SR-ADF28KM-WP)

Enhance your security with the 4MP Bullet OwlView Camera. Featuring advanced Wise-ISP technology, ultra-low light performance, and 24/7 color imaging, this camera delivers sharp, detailed footage even in darkness. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, it’s the ultimate surveillance solution.

nellyssecurity.com

Different model- LE instead of SR

 

[Alaska Country]

Video from a year ago on the OwlView. Not sure if it is the same cam or not in this review.

Start at 6 mins in to see demo of movement across the FOV.

 

[wittaj]

^LOL this is what I would expect with a wide open shutter and gain maxed out

 

[Alaska Country]

The below images are what one would expect of color at night.

 

[bigredfish]

Yup