Uniview ColorHunter with Warm Light: How to See Color Clearly at Night

Criminals often prefer to operate at night due to the cover of darkness. In security footage, colour information is crucial for identifying details, particularly at night. However, low light conditions can make it difficult to see people and vehicles clearly in the background.

The new UNV ColorHunter camera, designed for very dark environments, includes supplemental lighting. This "Warm Light" feature produces bright, detailed video even in low light. Furthermore, the camera can work with smart security systems to enhance the accuracy of identifying objects and events in the footage.

Core Technology of ColorHunter with Warm Light

1. Friendly Lighting Leds 

This lighting system uses "Friendly Lighting" LEDs. These LEDs produce a warm, gentle light that is easy on the eyes and minimises light pollution, creating a relaxing atmosphere. They accurately reproduce colours even in low light, ensuring a comfortable and natural lighting experience.

2. Advanced Hardware 

• Super-large F1.0 lens: This lens captures significantly more light than an F2.0 lens, resulting in brighter, clearer images with less noise, especially in low-light conditions.
• Large sensor: Enables improved low-light performance, reduced noise, and higher-quality images by capturing more light.

3. Eco Light Mode 

This mode optimises energy consumption by adjusting the camera's light output. At night, when no activity is detected, the camera maintains a low-level, warm light. If motion is detected, the light instantly brightens for improved visibility and clearer image capture. Once the activity ceases, the light gracefully returns to its low-level setting.

Applications of ColorHunter with Warm Light

1. Residential 

• Enhanced Security & Comfort: Home security systems often prioritise surveillance, but resident comfort is equally important. ColorHunter technology delivers detailed colour images at night without harsh, overly bright lighting. The "Warm Light" emitted by these cameras is gentle and soothing, minimising sleep disturbances and maintaining resident comfort while enhancing security.
• Improved Incident Response: Traditional black-and-white night vision cameras may lack the detail needed to investigate incidents effectively. ColorHunter's accurate colour capture allows for clearer identification of crucial details like clothing and vehicle colours, providing valuable evidence for investigations and improving overall security.
• Crime Deterrence: The presence of cameras with subtle "Warm Light" acts as a visual deterrent, signalling that the area is under surveillance and discouraging potential criminal activity.

2. Parks 

• Enhanced Nighttime Safety: Parks often see increased activity at night. ColorHunter technology enables clear capture of details like faces, clothing, and objects, enhancing visitor safety by allowing security personnel to monitor activity discreetly.
• Eco-friendly Illumination: Excessive bright lighting from security cameras can disrupt the natural environment and disturb park visitors. ColorHunter's "Warm Light" maintains a more natural and comfortable atmosphere while minimising light pollution and reducing energy consumption compared to brighter white lights.
• Swift Incident Response: ColorHunter's accurate colour information facilitates swift identification of suspicious activities or incidents, allowing park security or management to respond promptly and effectively.

3. Alley 

• Enhanced Surveillance in Challenging Locations: Narrow alleys and poorly lit areas are vulnerable to crime. ColorHunter technology excels in these environments, capturing sharp, clear colour images with minimal "Warm Light" illumination. This approach avoids harsh shadows and reflections often caused by bright white lights while maintaining effective surveillance.
• Reduced Disturbance: The soft "Warm Light" minimises reflections and glare within the alley, reducing disturbance to surrounding areas. This discreet illumination allows for effective surveillance without drawing undue attention.
• Improved Monitoring & Investigation: Traditional security often struggles to monitor narrow alleys effectively. ColorHunter technology provides clear visual data, even in confined spaces, enabling remote monitoring and capturing crucial details like vehicle and clothing colours for improved investigation.

4. Parking Lot 

• Enhanced Vehicle Security: Parking lots are susceptible to theft and vandalism. ColorHunter technology enables the capture of clear colour images of vehicles, even in low-light conditions. The "Warm Light" minimises driver distraction and glare, improving safety for pedestrians and drivers.
• Improved Incident Response: Clear colour images of vehicles captured by ColorHunter facilitate swift identification of suspicious vehicles or incidents, assisting parking lot managers in providing crucial information to authorities. This enhances vehicle owner safety and peace of mind.
• Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings: "Warm Light" is more energy-efficient than traditional white LED lights commonly used in parking lots. This reduces parking lot managers' operational costs while maintaining effective security and surveillance.

In summary, ColorHunter with Warm Light technology significantly improves surveillance quality, particularly in low-light situations, while simultaneously enhancing the comfort and experience of those within the environment. By combining accurate colour recording, gentle warm lighting, and energy efficiency, this technology is ideal for security applications where user comfort is paramount.

Here are a few Uniview camera models that feature ColorHunter with Warm Light technology:

1. IPC3628LE-ADF28K-WP
2. IPC2318LE-ADF28KM-WP
3. IPC2312LE-ADF28(40)KM-WP
4. IPC3622LE-ADF28(40)K-WP
5. IPC3614LB-AF28K-DL