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<blockquote data-quote="TheLBLman" data-source="post: 5525214" data-attributes="member: 1409"><p>I find the Ridgetec night pics very acceptable.</p><p></p><p>True black flash cams will tend to be a bit "grainier" than the more common "red glow" flash.</p><p>Often, the user disappointment comes from comparing a black flash cam to a red flash cam's images.</p><p></p><p>Everything is a trade-off.</p><p>If you're mainly using your cams for deer pics & security,</p><p>black flash is usually more asset than liability,</p><p>even though the flash range isn't as far as red glow,</p><p>and the black flash images will not be as clear as red glow.</p><p></p><p>Also, every brand & model seems to choose some subtle differences on their camera settings (some of which you may be able to override, some you cannot).</p><p></p><p>One of these items (typically set by the manufacturer) is shutter speed.</p><p>A slower shutter speed will extend nighttime flash range,</p><p>but also causes more blurring on anything that moves.</p><p></p><p>A faster shutter speed is ideal for capturing license plate numbers on a moving vehicle, but may under-perform in most other applications (whether day or night).</p><p></p><p>Many cams will provide you some user choices, enabling you to somewhat circumvent a slow nighttime shutter speed. For example, if you have a flash option for "Long Range" vs "Balanced", you may find less blurring on "Balanced", but no image at all at greater nighttime distances.</p><p></p><p>Again, each brand/model can be different, and to some degree, you will usually get what you pay for, i.e. the brands/models with cheaper up-front cost, tend to have fewer settings options, fewer features, shorter longevity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheLBLman, post: 5525214, member: 1409"] I find the Ridgetec night pics very acceptable. True black flash cams will tend to be a bit "grainier" than the more common "red glow" flash. Often, the user disappointment comes from comparing a black flash cam to a red flash cam's images. Everything is a trade-off. If you're mainly using your cams for deer pics & security, black flash is usually more asset than liability, even though the flash range isn't as far as red glow, and the black flash images will not be as clear as red glow. Also, every brand & model seems to choose some subtle differences on their camera settings (some of which you may be able to override, some you cannot). One of these items (typically set by the manufacturer) is shutter speed. A slower shutter speed will extend nighttime flash range, but also causes more blurring on anything that moves. A faster shutter speed is ideal for capturing license plate numbers on a moving vehicle, but may under-perform in most other applications (whether day or night). Many cams will provide you some user choices, enabling you to somewhat circumvent a slow nighttime shutter speed. For example, if you have a flash option for "Long Range" vs "Balanced", you may find less blurring on "Balanced", but no image at all at greater nighttime distances. Again, each brand/model can be different, and to some degree, you will usually get what you pay for, i.e. the brands/models with cheaper up-front cost, tend to have fewer settings options, fewer features, shorter longevity. [/QUOTE]
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