[SML] Infrared camera

[Stephen Litterst]

On 9/17/14, 10:49 PM, John Taylor via Stagecraft wrote:
> Would appreciate any suggestions or a source for infrared cameras that
> you use in your facility.
> This would not be a permanent install as we share the space and would
> put it in for each show and strike afterwards.
> Have gotten spoiled working in a couple of spaces and one space that
> really needs it does not have one.
> The one group that does 4 shows a year in this space is interested in
> acquiring one for use during their shows.


I have a Defender security camera for this.  Unfortunately, the specific 
model is no longer made, but it's a color/IR camera. When the light 
levels drop, it turns on the IR emitters.  Great color picture in full 
light and an amusing cross-fade to B/W as the light levels fall.

This looks like the current version of what I have:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DEFENDER-SECURITY-82-14270-/82-14270

Be aware, that the less-expensive models are going to have poor iris 
control, so may wash out in a full-stage wash.  But you'd have the same 
problem with a pure IR camera, I guess.

Steve L


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