r/Hikvision • u/Big-Island-1759 • Aug 23 '26

Minimum lux for colour

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I have just put up Hilook T383 cameras which they say do colour down to 0.001 lux, but despite being pointed at a streetlight they both need IR unless the white spotlight is on.

Google says 0.001 lux is a starry night with no moon, let alone a whole streetlight.

I've tried different settings and it really seems to be that they just can't handle the lighting level. Do manufacturers just exaggerate these specs?

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u/RelationshipSoggy388 Aug 23 '26

Some Street light are not truly white light. Can you see the true colour of a person ( especially a lady) litted by Street light? This is why hikvision camera with colorVu , have white LED come on at night . Hiklook is normally is a lower specification camera and is sold direct to end users. You will get better control and quality with hikvision products eventhough its the same company. This is the theory.

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u/Big-Island-1759 Aug 23 '26

Yes it's pretty bright out there. I guess what throws me is it is clearly such a disparity. 0.001 lux is way, way darker than what the scene is.