IR or LED equipped CCTV cameras are security cameras that already have the IR (Infrared) or LED lights built into the body, and they will automatically provide infrared light in low light situations for better picture clarity.

With any IR equipped device; including both portable IR and built in IR systems, you run the risk of blinding your CCTV camera. What this means is that IR light can reflect off of objects back at the CCTV camera, and make the picture useless. To avoid this, you will want to make sure you are not putting your camera behind glass or in front of a reflective object.

Another thing that should be noted about IR equipped cameras is that depending on the security camera you purchase, you may end up with a B&W picture when the IR's turn on. There are various reasons for this, and one main reason is that black and white are easier to use in low light scenarios, and it can provide a higher resolution when compared to color.

Regardless of this, there are some CCTV cameras that will maintain color recording with IR LED's and some that won’t. The type of infrared camera you want will depend on your own security applications.

As for IR infrared cameras, we do have a few that are highly recommended as following:

(SKU: PZ0210) 1/3" Sony CCD Chipset 600TVL High Resolution 20m IR Range Dome Camera

Features:

1. 3.5-8mm Lens
2. Mirror function
3. 600TVL
4. 20M IR Distance
5. 1/3 SONY SUPER HAD CCD
6. 4 bit DIP Switch (BLC, AGC, AES, MIRROR)

(SKU: PL0959) 600TVL Sony CCD 40M Manually Vari-Focus IR Outdoor Waterproof Camera

Features:

• High resolution: 600TVL
• 1/3" SONY Super HAD CCD
• Unique appearance，42 IR LED;
• IR optical lens, night vision distance reaches 40 meters(44yard);
• 4-9mm manually vari-focus lens, you can control the focusing using the control line to get a good image and view distance Adopt the latest infrared technology, produce better long-distance night vision effect.
• Adopt the latest infrared technology, produce better long-distance night vision effect.
• Metal structure can adapt to changing weather conditions, up to IP65 waterproof grade.