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Review on 📸 Raspberry Pi 4B Camera Kit: IR Camera Module with Holder and Cable - 5MP OV5647 Webcam - Day and Night Vision Switching - Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 2B+, Zero and Zero W by Scott Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best Pi Camera and out of competition.

Several brands sell this identical camera. I found that out of all the Raspberry Pi cameras, this is the only camera that can switch between color for day and infrared (IR) for night vision. This is the best option. With a built-in photo cell, this camera switches instantly from day (color) to night (infrared) at the right light level at dusk. No setting is required to use this function. Comes with two pluggable Infrared (IR) LEDs which work great but there are only two so they don't light up your entire yard only about 5ft in front of the camera. For good night vision you need something like "Univivi Infrared Illuminator, 850nm, Several software switchable resolutions are available. I use 1600x1200 for the sharpest and widest field of view. This resolution can clearly identify people on the street from a camera positioned 25 feet above my carport.

Pros
  • Cool product
Cons
  • Something different