Infrared — black and white
IR LEDs light up the scene without visible white light. The camera removes color to maximize sensitivity. This mode is discreet and effective in the dark.
LumiLuxSmart • LumiColor • LumiNightKing
See at night in black and white or in color.
Each technology meets a different need: discretion, range, color identification or performance in very low light.
Black-and-white IR
Dual illumination
Color at night
Very low light
Three approaches
The best night vision depends on the scene
Distance, ambient light, reflective surfaces and the need to see colors determine the right camera.
IR
Black and white, invisible light
LumiLuxSmart
IR + smart white LED
LumiColor
Color with white light
LumiNightKing
Color in very low light
Resolution
4 MP, 8 MP or more depending on model
Analytics
People, vehicles and events
Lens
Fixed or motorized
Recording
Continuous or event-based NVR
Typical installation
Angle and light matter as much as the camera.
A poorly placed color camera can be blinded by headlights or a floodlight. The installation must be checked at night under real conditions.
- Avoid reflections on walls, windows and light surfaces
- Test faces at the entrance, not just the general view
- Choose visible white light or discreet IR
- Adjust exposure, WDR and video bitrate
Understanding the differences
LumiLuxSmart
The camera can run in IR, then use white light during a compatible event to capture color at the moment that matters.
LumiColor
The white LED maintains a color image. It makes it easier to identify clothing and vehicles, but its visible light must be acceptable on the site.
LumiNightKing
A sensitive sensor and advanced image processing favour color in very low light, with or without additional lighting depending on the model.
Practical choice
Which mode should you choose?
Maximum discretion
Choose black-and-white IR with no visible light.
Color during an event
Choose LumiLuxSmart dual illumination.
Color first, all night
Choose LumiColor or LumiNightKing depending on the available light.
Featured product
Luminys N5T-4CA2 LumiColor: keep colors at night
A 4 MP turret with a 2.8 mm fixed lens, designed to light the scene with white light and keep the color cues useful for identification.
Model features
LumiColor color night visionImage4 MP, up to 2688 × 1520 at 30 fps.
Lens2.8 mm fixed, wide horizontal angle of about 110°.
IlluminationWhite light LEDs up to about 30 m under favourable conditions.
PrincipleVisible light allows the sensor to keep colors when ambient lighting drops.
VCA+ analyticsLine, intrusion, loitering and parking; other analytics depending on compatibility.
SearchLumiSearch and smart motion detection with a compatible NVR.
Audio and memoryBuilt-in microphone and microSD up to 512 GB according to the model datasheet.
InstallationIP67 housing, PoE+ power, suitable for outdoor or indoor mounting.
Real benefit
Color helps distinguish clothing, a vehicle or an object that infrared would only show in grey.
Ideal for
Entrances, parking lots, loading docks and building fronts where color is an important piece of evidence.
To consider
White light is visible and can be disruptive. For discreet surveillance, black-and-white IR may be preferable.
The right choice
IR and color can be combined on the same site: discretion in some areas, color identification in critical sectors.
Let’s run a real night test
We choose the technology based on the actual environment.