{"id":122747813915,"title":"IRLamp6 - Infrared Illuminator for Video","handle":"irlamp6-infrared-illuminator-for-video","description":"\u003cp class=\"style411\"\u003eNote this product listing is for single IRlamp6 illuminators. Please see our listing for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/irlamp6-infrared-light-accessories\/products\/irlamp6-base-kit-infrared-light\" title=\"infrared lights\"\u003eIRLamp6 Base Kit\u003c\/a\u003e if you are looking for all the parts to create a portable infrared light stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style411\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhen your job is to count bats exiting from a roost or viewing any sort of nocturnal wildlife, you need to be able to see the entire area. Any you need enough light to clearly see and distinguish your targets. For lighting large or distant areas, the onboard Sony, Canon, and many cheap accessory lights are woefully insufficient. Many illuminators concentrate power in a small spot, which is almost useless for video. You will fail to see all the bats that are there, and your count will be inaccurate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style411\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you purchased a Sony NightShot, Canon INFRARED, or other IR capable camcorder and tried it out, you discovered that the built-in infrared (IR) light doesn’t give much of an image except at very short range. To utilize the full capabilities of these features, you simply need more light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235632563\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIRLamp6 - Light for consumer DV cameras.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIRLamp6 is an incredibly bright IR source for field use. It offers 40 high performance IR LEDs in a specially designed heat sink case. At less than three inches in diameter, the lamp takes up very little room in a backpack. This lamp is exclusively sold by Bat Conservation and Management, Inc. \u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eDesign elements of IRLamp6 arrays are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCompact and field rugged -film production quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eDesigned for photogrphy with no undesirable \"hot spot\" of light in the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWorks with Sony NightShot and Cannon \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINFRARED \u003c\/span\u003emode, but also any other cameras with near IR features as well as night vision -enabled  CCTV surveillance cameras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCompletely solid state, no filaments to burn out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLEDs with 10,000 hour lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEfficient use of battery power, puts far more of the energy into light, minimizes waste so you carry a smaller battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eProduces bright light with an even beam angle suited to most video cameras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe wavelength of the light is just long enough to not be visually disturbing to most wildlife, but short enough to fall within the sensitivity of most video cameras. Peak wavelength is 810 nm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eInput voltage designed to use common and easily charged 12V lithium-ion, sealed lead-acid batteries, or vehicle power systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOne lamp draws 500 mill-amps from a 12VDC source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLamps are internally regulated and up to 20VDC can be used for power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAn under voltage lockout circuit (~8V) turns off the lamp when the battery is exhausted, avoiding over-discharge of the battery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eMounted with a common 1\/4\"-20 thread standard on photographic tripods in solid aluminum- will not break if\/when your lights fall over, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLamp is not powered thru the camera, an external power source is required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e5 Ah battery will run one illuminator for 9 hours, 2 illuminators for approximately 4 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIRLamp6 purchased before August 2020 use 5.5mmx2.5mm power plugs. IRLamp6 purchased AFTER August 2020 use 5.5mmx2.1mm power plugs, compatible with a wider selection is readily available lithium-ion battery packs and inexpensive cables for CCTV cameras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eStandard beam, Wide beam, and Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe 20 degree standard beam will resolve bats up to about 100 feet. This range is highly dependent on which camera you use (cameras vary with the infrared quality; the larger the CCD the better) and the zoom setting of the lens. This beam can fill a 4:3 aspect frame, but not the 16:9 widescreen. Use two standard beam lampsand feather them slightly to fill a 16:9 frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe 40 degree wide beam can fill a 16:9 frame at wide angle, especially useful if your subject is close. Frankly, we carry both versions on every shoot and often mix the lamps, using the Wide Beam but adding Standard Beams to throw more light into dark areas, such as the back of a pond, for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach lamp comes with one 2.5x2.1mm male to male power cord 24'' long. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/irlamp6-2-5x2-1mm-y-power-splitter\" title=\"IRLamp6 power splitter\"\u003eAdd 2.1mm \"Y\" power splitter to run more than 1 lamp from a single battery. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWe recommended this \"small\"  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/irlamp6-infrared-light-accessories\/products\/6000mah-li-ion-battery-pack-for-irlamp6-light\" title=\"lithium ion battery for IR lamps\"\u003e6000 mAh lithium-ion battery\u003c\/a\u003e for one light (9+ hours) or two lights (4+ hours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFor longer runtime, we recommend this \"medium\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/11000mah-9v-14500mah-5v-26400mah-lithium-ion-battery-pack-for-irlamp6-pettersson-d500x\" title=\"battery for IR lamps\"\u003e11500 mAh lithium-ion battery\u003c\/a\u003e for almost twice the run time, handy for when recharging between shoots may not be immediately convenient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eWhy we're impressed: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eJohn Chenger at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003eBat Conservation and Management, Inc. \u003c\/em\u003ehas been using IRLamp6 illuminators for many, many years now. Coupled with appropriate infrared-enabled cameras, this system actually provides sharper images than when recorded thorough our $5,000 ITT G3 night vision scope. We are proud to offer these devices along side our other high end, hand selected bat survey equipment. There is no brighter IR illuminator in the world specifically designed for the IR system, period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\"I have a few lights from the less expensive competitor. The light stand fell over and the mount broke instantly due to the cheap 3D printed plastic. They also lack a heat sink so life expectancy probably isn't as long as the IRLamp6. The light fall off at the edges is more pleasing with the IRLamp6. I am reminded of the saying 'you get what you pay for' and am sticking with the IRLamp6.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two lamps?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdding a second lamp does not increase the size and weight of your pack, but it doubles the amount of light available to the camera. It is like gaining an extra f-stop on a still camera. However, to realize another increase in light, you would need to double again: four IR lamps, and then again, 8 lamps. That is getting a bit unwieldily in the field. However, additional lights are handy for filling in backgrounds, and the standard beam is especially good for throwing extra light into dark ponds. Also be aware that newer \"widescreen\" aspect HD cameras are shooting such a wide 16:9 aspect ratio landscape image, you will need two IR lamps to feather across the field of view and fully fill the frame. If you are shooting standard 4:3 aspect video, one IR lamp will fill the frame. Forcing a modern camera into 4:3 aspect ratio means you will be giving up the advantage of the wide angle lens on the camera and may have to be further away from your subject, possibly making it more difficult to light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/128809055\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eCamera recommendations? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCamera models are refreshed as quickly as every 6 months and BCM makes no attempt to maintain a list of current state-of-the-art models with the IR night feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNIGHTSHOT\/NIGHT FUNCTION: first and foremost this feature must be included or you simply cannot film in IR light. Check the Sony specs for NightShot mode, and even the manufacturer's photos of the camera to verify there is NightShot button on the exterior (usually under the fold out LCD display. Canon has a similar NIGHT mode that is the same feature. Only certain camera models have this function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSENSOR SIZE: Bigger captures more light and therefore is better. For reference, in 2017 the Sony FDR-AX53 contained a .28'' sensor, but the FDR-AX100 and FDR-AX700 contain full 1'' sensors, the largest available at this time with the NightShot function. Sensor size is always found in the tech specs of the camera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eHARD DRIVE\/SD CARD: Older NightShot-capable cameras may record to DVD or Mini-DV formats, these are cumbersome to use with modern digital video workflows for archiving and editing purposes and probably should be avoided if you are editing video on a regular basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCAMERA SETTINGS: Generally speaking, use at least 1080 movie size, or larger. The data rate should always be set to the highest possible \"recording quality\". \"Low Lux\" feature, if equipt, should be on (newer cameras are so sensitive you may experiment with this off if the subject is close). Anytime a tripod is used, \"Steadyshot\" should be off. \"Focus peaking\" is a visual representation of what parts of the image are in focus, so we recommend that be on if equipt. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce your image is in focus, \u003cem\u003ein IR mode,\u003c\/em\u003e press the \"manual focus\" button to lock it in place\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the camera from inadvertently attempting to focus on passing insects, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLIGHTING TIP: If you use \"off camera lighting\" techniques by placing lamps 3' or more away from the camera, the textures\/shadows will stand out and give your video a more 3-dimensional look rather than a flatly lit scene. This also reduces or eliminates \"floating ghost orbs\" caused by the light hitting out-of-focus dust particles near the lens or distractions of bright flashes of movement cause by a moth buzzing by. 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class=\"style411\"\u003eNote this product listing is for single IRlamp6 illuminators. Please see our listing for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/irlamp6-infrared-light-accessories\/products\/irlamp6-base-kit-infrared-light\" title=\"infrared lights\"\u003eIRLamp6 Base Kit\u003c\/a\u003e if you are looking for all the parts to create a portable infrared light stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style411\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWhen your job is to count bats exiting from a roost or viewing any sort of nocturnal wildlife, you need to be able to see the entire area. Any you need enough light to clearly see and distinguish your targets. For lighting large or distant areas, the onboard Sony, Canon, and many cheap accessory lights are woefully insufficient. Many illuminators concentrate power in a small spot, which is almost useless for video. You will fail to see all the bats that are there, and your count will be inaccurate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style411\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you purchased a Sony NightShot, Canon INFRARED, or other IR capable camcorder and tried it out, you discovered that the built-in infrared (IR) light doesn’t give much of an image except at very short range. To utilize the full capabilities of these features, you simply need more light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/235632563\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIRLamp6 - Light for consumer DV cameras.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIRLamp6 is an incredibly bright IR source for field use. It offers 40 high performance IR LEDs in a specially designed heat sink case. At less than three inches in diameter, the lamp takes up very little room in a backpack. This lamp is exclusively sold by Bat Conservation and Management, Inc. \u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eDesign elements of IRLamp6 arrays are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCompact and field rugged -film production quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eDesigned for photogrphy with no undesirable \"hot spot\" of light in the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWorks with Sony NightShot and Cannon \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINFRARED \u003c\/span\u003emode, but also any other cameras with near IR features as well as night vision -enabled  CCTV surveillance cameras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCompletely solid state, no filaments to burn out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLEDs with 10,000 hour lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEfficient use of battery power, puts far more of the energy into light, minimizes waste so you carry a smaller battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eProduces bright light with an even beam angle suited to most video cameras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe wavelength of the light is just long enough to not be visually disturbing to most wildlife, but short enough to fall within the sensitivity of most video cameras. Peak wavelength is 810 nm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eInput voltage designed to use common and easily charged 12V lithium-ion, sealed lead-acid batteries, or vehicle power systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eOne lamp draws 500 mill-amps from a 12VDC source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLamps are internally regulated and up to 20VDC can be used for power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAn under voltage lockout circuit (~8V) turns off the lamp when the battery is exhausted, avoiding over-discharge of the battery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eMounted with a common 1\/4\"-20 thread standard on photographic tripods in solid aluminum- will not break if\/when your lights fall over, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLamp is not powered thru the camera, an external power source is required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e5 Ah battery will run one illuminator for 9 hours, 2 illuminators for approximately 4 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eIRLamp6 purchased before August 2020 use 5.5mmx2.5mm power plugs. IRLamp6 purchased AFTER August 2020 use 5.5mmx2.1mm power plugs, compatible with a wider selection is readily available lithium-ion battery packs and inexpensive cables for CCTV cameras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eStandard beam, Wide beam, and Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe 20 degree standard beam will resolve bats up to about 100 feet. This range is highly dependent on which camera you use (cameras vary with the infrared quality; the larger the CCD the better) and the zoom setting of the lens. This beam can fill a 4:3 aspect frame, but not the 16:9 widescreen. Use two standard beam lampsand feather them slightly to fill a 16:9 frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eThe 40 degree wide beam can fill a 16:9 frame at wide angle, especially useful if your subject is close. Frankly, we carry both versions on every shoot and often mix the lamps, using the Wide Beam but adding Standard Beams to throw more light into dark areas, such as the back of a pond, for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach lamp comes with one 2.5x2.1mm male to male power cord 24'' long. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/irlamp6-2-5x2-1mm-y-power-splitter\" title=\"IRLamp6 power splitter\"\u003eAdd 2.1mm \"Y\" power splitter to run more than 1 lamp from a single battery. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eWe recommended this \"small\"  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/collections\/irlamp6-infrared-light-accessories\/products\/6000mah-li-ion-battery-pack-for-irlamp6-light\" title=\"lithium ion battery for IR lamps\"\u003e6000 mAh lithium-ion battery\u003c\/a\u003e for one light (9+ hours) or two lights (4+ hours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eFor longer runtime, we recommend this \"medium\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/batmanagement.com\/products\/11000mah-9v-14500mah-5v-26400mah-lithium-ion-battery-pack-for-irlamp6-pettersson-d500x\" title=\"battery for IR lamps\"\u003e11500 mAh lithium-ion battery\u003c\/a\u003e for almost twice the run time, handy for when recharging between shoots may not be immediately convenient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eWhy we're impressed: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eJohn Chenger at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003eBat Conservation and Management, Inc. \u003c\/em\u003ehas been using IRLamp6 illuminators for many, many years now. Coupled with appropriate infrared-enabled cameras, this system actually provides sharper images than when recorded thorough our $5,000 ITT G3 night vision scope. We are proud to offer these devices along side our other high end, hand selected bat survey equipment. There is no brighter IR illuminator in the world specifically designed for the IR system, period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\"I have a few lights from the less expensive competitor. The light stand fell over and the mount broke instantly due to the cheap 3D printed plastic. They also lack a heat sink so life expectancy probably isn't as long as the IRLamp6. The light fall off at the edges is more pleasing with the IRLamp6. I am reminded of the saying 'you get what you pay for' and am sticking with the IRLamp6.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two lamps?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdding a second lamp does not increase the size and weight of your pack, but it doubles the amount of light available to the camera. It is like gaining an extra f-stop on a still camera. However, to realize another increase in light, you would need to double again: four IR lamps, and then again, 8 lamps. That is getting a bit unwieldily in the field. However, additional lights are handy for filling in backgrounds, and the standard beam is especially good for throwing extra light into dark ponds. Also be aware that newer \"widescreen\" aspect HD cameras are shooting such a wide 16:9 aspect ratio landscape image, you will need two IR lamps to feather across the field of view and fully fill the frame. If you are shooting standard 4:3 aspect video, one IR lamp will fill the frame. Forcing a modern camera into 4:3 aspect ratio means you will be giving up the advantage of the wide angle lens on the camera and may have to be further away from your subject, possibly making it more difficult to light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/128809055\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style467\"\u003eCamera recommendations? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCamera models are refreshed as quickly as every 6 months and BCM makes no attempt to maintain a list of current state-of-the-art models with the IR night feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNIGHTSHOT\/NIGHT FUNCTION: first and foremost this feature must be included or you simply cannot film in IR light. Check the Sony specs for NightShot mode, and even the manufacturer's photos of the camera to verify there is NightShot button on the exterior (usually under the fold out LCD display. Canon has a similar NIGHT mode that is the same feature. Only certain camera models have this function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSENSOR SIZE: Bigger captures more light and therefore is better. For reference, in 2017 the Sony FDR-AX53 contained a .28'' sensor, but the FDR-AX100 and FDR-AX700 contain full 1'' sensors, the largest available at this time with the NightShot function. Sensor size is always found in the tech specs of the camera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eHARD DRIVE\/SD CARD: Older NightShot-capable cameras may record to DVD or Mini-DV formats, these are cumbersome to use with modern digital video workflows for archiving and editing purposes and probably should be avoided if you are editing video on a regular basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eCAMERA SETTINGS: Generally speaking, use at least 1080 movie size, or larger. The data rate should always be set to the highest possible \"recording quality\". \"Low Lux\" feature, if equipt, should be on (newer cameras are so sensitive you may experiment with this off if the subject is close). Anytime a tripod is used, \"Steadyshot\" should be off. \"Focus peaking\" is a visual representation of what parts of the image are in focus, so we recommend that be on if equipt. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce your image is in focus, \u003cem\u003ein IR mode,\u003c\/em\u003e press the \"manual focus\" button to lock it in place\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the camera from inadvertently attempting to focus on passing insects, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-lp\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLIGHTING TIP: If you use \"off camera lighting\" techniques by placing lamps 3' or more away from the camera, the textures\/shadows will stand out and give your video a more 3-dimensional look rather than a flatly lit scene. This also reduces or eliminates \"floating ghost orbs\" caused by the light hitting out-of-focus dust particles near the lens or distractions of bright flashes of movement cause by a moth buzzing by. (Insects are not attracted to IRLamps!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/129073785\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eAvailable In Stock, \u003cem\u003eUsually Ships 1-2 Days\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}