We prefer to use cameras with starlight function in some of the outdoor areas of our installation .
- Starlight cameras are designed to provide good video quality even in very low light conditions like starlight, moonlight, etc. where normal cameras would produce dark, grainy, or black video.
- They achieve this through a combination of a more sensitive image sensor, improved noise reduction, and smart imaging processing. Many starlight cameras use CMOS sensors which can detect lower light levels than older CCD sensors.
- The sensors have increased sensitivity, meaning they can produce a usable image with very few photons of light. This allows them to see details even with minor ambient light.
- Using larger pixel sizes on the sensor also allows more light to be collected, improving low light capabilities. Larger pixels also tend to reduce noise.
- Imaging chips will often stack pixels, combining data from multiple pixels to one. This allows more light capture without decreasing resolution.
- Noise reduction and image processing algorithms specifically designed for low light scenarios also help clean up the video output.
- Special housing and lenses may also increase light intake and guide available light to the sensor more effectively.
Without more details on a specific starlight CCTV camera’s make and model, that covers some of the key technologies that allow these cameras to see well in nighttime environments.
Importance of Starlight Function in our CCTV cameras