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How i know if my Touptek camera has ir/ar filter

ToupTek ATR533C CMOS Filters
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Jandro.rm avatar
Jandro.rm avatar
hI there
I would like to know if there is a way to know whether my ToupTek camera has an IR or AR filter, since the model doesn't specify it. It's the 533 Color ATR3. Any ideas
Bob Lockwood avatar
Bob Lockwood avatar
This says it's an IR, see page 4. The AR is just the reflecting coating on the window.

ATR3CMOS09000KPA.pdf
Jandro.rm avatar
Jandro.rm avatar
Yes, but when you wil buy it you can choose AR/IR  filter
andrea tasselli avatar
andrea tasselli avatar
It could be either way, as both are on sale. If you have an IR pass filter that would be easy enough…
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andrea tasselli avatar
Alternatively, some TV remotes are using IR diodes, so shining those into the camera would show some glow if is an IR pass.
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andrea tasselli avatar
Although any bloating with IR bright stars (Mira-type) would provide a hint…