Product Description
The VIPER PRO 5MP 3K ColorVu is a 5-megapixel camera that keeps recording in full colour after dark, instead of dropping to black-and-white like standard infrared cameras.
It does this with "24-hour smart light" — a light source built into the camera that supplements the sensor at night so it can still resolve colour (rather than relying on infrared alone, which only ever gives you greyscale). In plain terms: at 2am you're more likely to see the colour of a jacket or a car, not just a pale shape.
What to check before buying
- Resolution: 5MP (3K) — sharper detail than a standard 2MP camera, useful for reading number plates or faces at distance.
- Lens: 2.8mm fixed — a wide-ish field of view, suited to entrances, drives and general room coverage rather than tight zoomed-in shots.
- Housing: white finish — worth checking against your wall/soffit colour before fitting.
- Night-time power draw: smart light and IR-style features pull more current after dark than in daylight, so a weak power adapter or a long, thin cable run can cause flickering or dropout. Use a properly rated supply and decent cable, especially on longer runs.
This is a camera on its own, not a complete kit — check it suits your existing recorder or system before ordering.
Specifications
- Resolution
- 5MP
- Colour
- White
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this camera record in colour at night?
Yes — it uses 24-hour smart light technology to keep full-colour output after dark, rather than switching to black-and-white infrared like standard cameras.
What resolution does the VIPER PRO 5MP 3K ColorVu offer?
It's a 5-megapixel (3K) camera, giving noticeably sharper detail than a typical 2MP CCTV camera.
Why might the image flicker or disappear at night?
Night-time illumination draws more power, so a weak adapter or a long, thin cable run can cause voltage drop, flickering or a blank picture — use a properly rated power supply and good-quality cable.
What lens does it come with?
A fixed 2.8mm lens, giving a wide field of view suited to entrances, driveways or general room coverage.
