This is a most excellent camera for the price, but documentation for it really stinks. If you bought it hoping to use it for its night vision features, you may have been disappointed if you just plugged it in and expected it to work. Here's how it works. There are a pair of wires going from the lens housing to terminals on the PCB board labelled "IR CUT". Those control a solenoid inside the housing that moves the IR cut filter out of the way. Your image will change to a B&W image, but it will be more sensitive to the IR part of the spectrum. There is another connector on the board labelled CDS, which is supposed to go to a photocell that will detect when it gets dark, that will trigger the solenoid. The simplest way to control the filter is to short the two pins on the CDS connector together and after about 1 sec you will here a 'click' as the filter moves out of the way and your image will change. Be aware though that the current draw to hold the solenoid in place could be 200mA or more (I have no idea what it actually is) and it could affect your battery life if you are using this on a battery controlled device. Have fun!

This is a most excellent camera for the price, but documentation for it really stinks. If you bought it hoping to use it for its night vision features, you may have been disappointed if you just plugged it in and expected it to work. Here's how it works. There are a pair of wires going from the lens housing to terminals on the PCB board labelled "IR CUT". Those control a solenoid inside the housing that moves the IR cut filter out of the way. Your image will change to a B&W image, but it will be more sensitive to the IR part of the spectrum. There is another connector on the board labelled CDS, which is supposed to go to a photocell that will detect when it gets dark, that will trigger the solenoid. The simplest way to control the filter is to short the two pins on the CDS connector together and after about 1 sec you will here a 'click' as the filter moves out of the way and your image will change. Be aware though that the current draw to hold the solenoid in place could be 200mA or more (I have no idea what it actually is) and it could affect your battery life if you are using this on a battery controlled device. Have fun!

This is a most excellent camera for the price, but documentation for it really stinks. If you bought it hoping to use it for its night vision features, you may have been disappointed if you just plugged it in and expected it to work. Here's how it works. There are a pair of wires going from the lens housing to terminals on the PCB board labelled "IR CUT". Those control a solenoid inside the housing that moves the IR cut filter out of the way. Your image will change to a B&W image, but it will be more sensitive to the IR part of the spectrum. There is another connector on the board labelled CDS, which is supposed to go to a photocell that will detect when it gets dark, that will trigger the solenoid. The simplest way to control the filter is to short the two pins on the CDS connector together and after about 1 sec you will here a 'click' as the filter moves out of the way and your image will change. Be aware though that the current draw to hold the solenoid in place could be 200mA or more (I have no idea what it actually is) and it could affect your battery life if you are using this on a battery controlled device. Have fun!

I just got this camera and was concerned at first that the IR feature was not working. It only displayed color video and was not much better than a regular camera for low light. After reading another post I discovered that I had to use the CDS port to switch modes. It does take one to two seconds for the IR mode to kick in but has excellent quality video in both modes and the IR works well in very low light. This is a great option for FPV if you plan to fly in dark areas.

I just got this camera and was concerned at first that the IR feature was not working. It only displayed color video and was not much better than a regular camera for low light. After reading another post I discovered that I had to use the CDS port to switch modes. It does take one to two seconds for the IR mode to kick in but has excellent quality video in both modes and the IR works well in very low light. This is a great option for FPV if you plan to fly in dark areas.

I just got this camera and was concerned at first that the IR feature was not working. It only displayed color video and was not much better than a regular camera for low light. After reading another post I discovered that I had to use the CDS port to switch modes. It does take one to two seconds for the IR mode to kick in but has excellent quality video in both modes and the IR works well in very low light. This is a great option for FPV if you plan to fly in dark areas.

Selected NTSC by mistake (I'm in Europe) but Banggood took care of that and delivered the right PAL standard. Very good image, the night vision is selected by shortening the CDS connector. Note that the solenoid is powered only during the switching, so no extra current is needed once you have changed the night/day position.

Selected NTSC by mistake (I'm in Europe) but Banggood took care of that and delivered the right PAL standard. Very good image, the night vision is selected by shortening the CDS connector. Note that the solenoid is powered only during the switching, so no extra current is needed once you have changed the night/day position.

Selected NTSC by mistake (I'm in Europe) but Banggood took care of that and delivered the right PAL standard. Very good image, the night vision is selected by shortening the CDS connector. Note that the solenoid is powered only during the switching, so no extra current is needed once you have changed the night/day position.

the video camera has the advantage of NIGHT VISON. I bought it for this quality. for the night. but the video camera has a slot, more empty for 2 wires. is it called (CDS IN V +) what is it for? how you connect it. There is no instruction.

the video camera has the advantage of NIGHT VISON. I bought it for this quality. for the night. but the video camera has a slot, more empty for 2 wires. is it called (CDS IN V +) what is it for? how you connect it. There is no instruction.

the video camera has the advantage of NIGHT VISON. I bought it for this quality. for the night. but the video camera has a slot, more empty for 2 wires. is it called (CDS IN V +) what is it for? how you connect it. There is no instruction.

камера хорошая, всё работает, качество изображения на твёрдую 4. в полной темноте работает с ИК подсветкой, чёткое различие изображения метров на 15 !!!!

камера хорошая, всё работает, качество изображения на твёрдую 4. в полной темноте работает с ИК подсветкой, чёткое различие изображения метров на 15 !!!!

камера хорошая, всё работает, качество изображения на твёрдую 4. в полной темноте работает с ИК подсветкой, чёткое различие изображения метров на 15 !!!!

Don't expect this to give you full Infra Red night vision - but in low light applications, it really is superb. I've flown several times at night with real success. Make sure you read earlier reviews on how to switch the IR filter off, to get the real benefits. Brilliant for the money

Don't expect this to give you full Infra Red night vision - but in low light applications, it really is superb. I've flown several times at night with real success. Make sure you read earlier reviews on how to switch the IR filter off, to get the real benefits. Brilliant for the money

Don't expect this to give you full Infra Red night vision - but in low light applications, it really is superb. I've flown several times at night with real success. Make sure you read earlier reviews on how to switch the IR filter off, to get the real benefits. Brilliant for the money

Yet to be tested but looking for ways to make a DIY night vision goggles. Will pair this camera with 42 pcs IR LED and see what it does. Hopefully, it performs as well as other reviews I read.

Yet to be tested but looking for ways to make a DIY night vision goggles. Will pair this camera with 42 pcs IR LED and see what it does. Hopefully, it performs as well as other reviews I read.

Yet to be tested but looking for ways to make a DIY night vision goggles. Will pair this camera with 42 pcs IR LED and see what it does. Hopefully, it performs as well as other reviews I read.

good camera, working very with low light condition, suitable for night flying, I install the camera onto my LS-210 quad with very clear picture quality.

good camera, working very with low light condition, suitable for night flying, I install the camera onto my LS-210 quad with very clear picture quality.

good camera, working very with low light condition, suitable for night flying, I install the camera onto my LS-210 quad with very clear picture quality.

I just open the box looks as shone in the photo. not check it yet.

I just open the box looks as shone in the photo. not check it yet.

I just open the box looks as shone in the photo. not check it yet.

Great FPV camera that fits perfect into my 250 size quad. Best of all it works with 12volt feed which is great for a 3s battery.

Great FPV camera that fits perfect into my 250 size quad. Best of all it works with 12volt feed which is great for a 3s battery.

Great FPV camera that fits perfect into my 250 size quad. Best of all it works with 12volt feed which is great for a 3s battery.