Infrared Illuminator Information for Camcorders With Night Vision Capability

The table below of various infrared illuminators shows some of the different types that are available. These IR light sources can give you the extra 'night vision' light you need.

The following table shows some of the various IR illumination products that can be use to enhance the night vision capability of CCD and some CMOS camcorders:

Types of Infrared Illuminators

	Make and Model:	Portable or AC Power*	Estimated Effective Range	Approx Price*
Illuminator Summary
	Sima SL-20IR Night vision Video Light (Black)	Camcorder	20 to 30 ft	$40
	YY Trade Inc – IR100 – 98 LED Indoor/Outdoor Long Range 300ft IR Illuminator With Free 3A 12VDC Adaptor	AC	~300 ft	$60
	OUTDOOR INFRARED ILLUMINATOR DISTANCE:30 METER	AC	~100 ft	$80
	Lorex VQ2121 100 foot Night Vision Illuminator	AC	~100 ft	$80
	Pinecom LIR-CA60 360 Degree Infrared LED Dome Illuminator	AC	360 deg 600 sq ft	$110
	Night Detective Super Powerful Infrared Illuminator, Model # ND IR K3-860 Super	Portable	Varies	$125
	Streamlight 88122 TL-2 IR LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black	Portable	Varies	$85

* Portable or AC Power
Indicates whether the IR source need corded AC power or is portable and powered either by batteries or the camcorder itself.

* Approximate Price
An approximate price at the time this table was compiled (Jun-2010). Clicking on the photos or the links in the table will take you to Amazon.com and will show the current retail price and availability.