Best ir illuminators according to redditors
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best ir illuminators. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best ir illuminators. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
30$ Infrared illuminator works perfectly (guardian and tracking) for Quest in pitch black room.
edit: amazon link.
The camera only has 4 small IR lights built into it so distance isnt its friend. I have looked into buying an auxiliary IR light meant to light up 200ft to brighten up my backyard at night. Something like this
Univivi IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 8-LEDs IR Infrared Light Security Cameras. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SagVCbGJST4EB
The issue is that the infrared bulbs are reflecting off the glass. You could try and put a red filter on the camera itself. If that doesn’t work. Turn of the infrared on the camera and purchase a separate infrared light and mount that outside. This will allow you to keep the camera inside. The culprit will not be the wiser about the light panel as it is not going to shine light on him that he can see. [ir panel](ICAMI IR Illuminators 96pcs,High Power Infrared LED Lights for Security Camera https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GZYS326/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JMHJBb7TKZZ4F)
Note this is still not the much request 3DoF mode when there is no visible light.
I use one of these with the Quest and Rift S for playing with the lights off
I used Tendelux 120ft IR Illuminator (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771GQMPT/), the same IR illuminator from this YouTube video. It immediately recognized the room (which I had previously configured with the lights on) and tracking is great. To my human eyes, it appears as just 6 very dim red LEDs and the room is totally dark.
I enjoy using VR in the dark mainly because I get no light through the nosehole, and it's also nice for using it in bed and not having to turn the light off afterwards.
I'm currently typing this comment at my PC, but my monitor is off and I'm viewing the display using Virtual Desktop on my Quest. So I can use my PC in complete darkness.
Call the police.
IANAL. Backyards are not typically covered under the "reasonable expectation of privacy" which governs photography. However, the drone flybys are becoming a nuisance and you probably have some rights in that regard.
Or, grab something like this Infrared spotlight and aim it at the drone whenever it flies by. The light isn't visible to the naked eye, but the digital camera in the drone will probably see it as a stupid bright light which will wash out the picture.
so something like these?
This is the line pull I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026TA6WK
along with this cable lubricant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WTN3I0
Absolutely run the cables before committing the concrete. Also seal the PVC conduit joins with PVC cement, otherwise they will eventually become waterlogged. If you haven't already purchased the Cat6, I recommend shielded outdoor-rated direct-burial cable, like this.
I also suggest running some low-voltage cables along with the Cat6, so you can power external IR illuminators like these, which are way better than the IR LEDs in the cameras, and also avoid insects, fog, and dust from triggering motion alerts at night.
Good luck!
Ok I’m not 100% on how to use them but have read of others doing so on r/legaladvice
If there’s red at night then it has infrared night vision,
r/homedefense might have some info on them. Something like this pointed straight at the cameras creates a flare so they’re unable to see with them, unsure if it works the same during the day https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR200-Outdoor-Illuminator-Position-Adjustment/dp/B004V9Z7ZY
Ok cool. I'll try and find one on Amazon and do some tests.
Edit : Just ordered one of these to try
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/YRXC-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B07Q86153D
It seems to be sold out, but there are many similar brands out there.
The key factor is going to be your infrared lights/LEDs. I've seen really cheap cameras with amazing night quality due to dedicated (separate) IR lamps, and insanely expensive cameras that show next to nothing with poor IR illumination.
I have a few Axis cameras, and after trying one of these IR LEDs, I'll never put anything outdoors without one: https://www.axis.com/en-us/products/illuminators/axis-t90c-ir-illuminators
I have one of these pointing at an area about the size of half a football field and it's amazing: https://www.axis.com/en-us/products/axis-t90d-irled-illuminators (a client paid for it, otherwise it would be well beyond my budget for a home IR lamp).
Keep in mind that the Axis models are *probably* grossly overpriced, and you are likely able to find cheaper / more custom variants. A quick search on amazon (Canada) showed this as one of the first items: https://www.amazon.ca/ICAMI-Illuminators-Infrared-Lights-Security/dp/B01GZYS326. I'd try something like that first, and see how it affects your current setup before changing cameras. Note that I have no idea if that particular product is good, it just came up on the first page. Do your own research on IR lights to find one that is in your budget and hits the angles that you want!
They have not released feature yet, but it is coming.
Some people swear by these: https://smile.amazon.com/Univivi-Illuminator-Waterproof-Infrared-Security/dp/B01G6EDOO2
I will be trying out this $19 illuminator instead. Same company, but smaller version, so wasting less electricity. Coverage should be more than enough for any VR play-space.
I had it at roughly 4 ft off the ground aimed parallel to the ground this seemed to give the best result.
I wanted to give some information on my testing using IR transmitters to create a play space. I bought the "80ft" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 transmitter and attempted to use it to create a full size 25x25 foot play space.
It will let you do that you can get a full 25x25 foot play space however it's only front facing. The issue is when you turn your back to the transmitter it doesn't see enough to continue tracking and will drop you out of the experience you are in. If you limit yourself to about 10x10 feet then you can get 360 degree tracking (as it can see enough when you back is turned to keep tracking). It seems like I might be able to grab some spare cellphone flashes on the back side to get a full 25x25 foot play space. It seems reasonable that the "200ft" transmitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=emc_b_5_i should be able to give you a full 25x25 foot 360 degree playspace.
That's no FLIR, that's a regular security camera with IR flood light to improve visibility at night, something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518589315&sr=8-5&keywords=ir+light
Get an IR light and you can play at night. Something like this.
I bought one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D for $20.
It works pretty well.
I picked up this one for $15 and it works great. I use it outside in the evening.
Kiwi straps suck. Mamut Grips are best for big hands, but are good. AMVR are the best grips. I own both grips. I threw the kiwi things in the garbage.
The silicon interface depends on the person. It doesn't sandpaper your face like the stock one, and feels nice and cool for the first 5 minutes, but it feels awful once it gets sweaty - imagine a wet rubber wedgie on your face. I currently have the VRCover 'facial interface set' with the 'comfort' pad that is pleather. It isn't perfect, but its the best I have found.
I hear some good things about the Studioform strap, but it looks hot and one more thing to mess with. I went went with the Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, but that costs money. I ripped the headphones out of it, so I just have stock audio. I love the quick-adjust thing on the DAS like a hard hat - makes switching people so much faster and better.
Then there is the cable. I don't do the Oculus Link, but even so I have kids and I have heard of people ruining the cable charge port on the Quest yanking on it. I got one of those magnetic USB adapters to reduce the risk of port damage.
All of the goodies need to fit in a case, and I love this thing - its super sturdy and fits it all without being too big.
Then if you want to play in the dark you need a good IR light so it is dark for your wife to sleep but the Quest can still see.
Like would this one work? It talks about different angles and wave lengths.
Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w9CrDbJXQMDM0
Just for reference, here is an example PoE injector. Not being limited to batter opens up options if you can run the wire: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PoE150S-Injector-Adapter-compliant/dp/B001PS9E5I
I don’t have any camera recommendations for you. But I did have a really shitty night camera for awhile. I ended up setting up an external IR light to make up for it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6K407Q
So that’s something to keep in mind if you are unhappy with whatever you get or want lighting from another source
I thought about trying to cover a large area with IR light and see what it does to tracking.. see if it would make the head set work in a dim area vs having to have alot of light.. i usually play late at night on my days off (i work graveyard) and having all the lights on can cause quite a bit of light though out the rest of the house where others are sleeping..
something like a pair of thise.. on at each corner or something..
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1519781590&sr=8-6&keywords=ir+flood+lights
You could try putting up a IR Illuminator light pointing in the direction the cam is looking to get extra IR light for the cam night vision to use
12W LED IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 6-LEDs IR Infrared Light for Security PI CCTV Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q86153D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pF.HDb3BQQ937
There are many on Amazon, it's the 850nm ir you want I belive
Do you think an 80ft Illuminator made by the same company would also be effective? Amazon Canada only has that type.
for playing in the dark
Lens protect
Plastic head because why not
My idea for the moment is to combine this 200ft tendelux
https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI18-Outdoor-Security/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=IR+floodlight&qid=1559155243&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
With this DC-DC coverter for my ebike battery
https://www.ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/dc-dc-converters/dc-12v20w.html
And have a mobile IR light station that I can take anywhere I ride.
And also make for a quick get away if things ever get hairy.
Looks like everything should be plug and play for me in this setup.
You'll need separate IR LED banks to illuminate your intended area. Adding more to feed off of a simple USB power source doesn't seem to be wise.
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/
Definitely the plant.
I'ma nest pro and install lots of cameras.
Once thing I always look out for is how close it is to a tree or plants.
Because if it's too closer to a plant all the ir light will reflect off the plant and make it bright.
If you trim the plant half way it should get you a brighter view of your car.
Or... If you have room and power I've had other clients buy a ir light.
Where you can put in in middle area and it will brighten up your front yard by a lot at night.. but is a little eh asthetics wise.
Univivi IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 8-LEDs IR Infrared Light Security Cameras. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J.kyDbS19GW0H
I’m going to try it with this one: Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_iwTxDbAT6Q1XK
here you go. some people are using them with Wyze as seen in the reviews https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/
found something on amazon. I'm not sure what stores locally might carry something like this, sorry.
https://www.amazon.ca/ICAMI-Illuminators-Infrared-Lights-Security/dp/B01GZYS326/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510168299&sr=8-1&keywords=infrared+lights
edit: really depends on what exactly you need this for, but most TV remotes use infrared light which you can pick up on camera when you click buttons.
They're LED lights like this one. Also Flossy is good.
https://i.imgur.com/1kQB7q2.jpg
Tonight I'm evaluating this inexpensive illuminator. To my hobbyist eyes it does a very respectable job. I can see facial features beyond the patio.
Comments, please?
Oredered this, will post updates this weekend https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jTN5Cb3PD95BT
I'm having the same issues with my recently purchased pans. 3 cameras in various rooms throughout my house, the IR alone barely penetrates a few feet into the dark. In my kid's rooms they leave nightlights on, so it's not an issue. In our playroom though, I ended up putting my old FosCam on a shelf, and plugging it in just as a supplementary IR illuminator. It has far more IR lights and it lights up a large playroom like a christmas tree. I'm loving almost everything about the Wyze cams, but a little disappointed in the apparent weakness of the IR lights. I'd definitely suggest checking Amazon, they have some cheap IR illuminators that could help.
This one has decent reviews and is mentioned to work great with Wyze cams. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aG80CbEE00161
Here is the link you requested and a comparison as well.
https://imgur.com/a/I0Fn5go
https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI18-Outdoor-Security/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=150ft+IR+Illuminator&pd_rd_i=B0771HSGH4&pd_rd_r=3a4d405d-a3af-4945-b635-db0b748d438c&pd_rd_w=F38hL&pd_rd_wg=0eUtB&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=XWT2CSX75CN0K4JEPSWP
Heads up, this does not include a power adapter to plug it into your wall. Amazon does sell them packaged with adapters for another $10-12 though, if you poke around.
Edit: Here’s the one I use, with power adapter. I needed a bigger one for a larger space. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771GQMPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E-8JDbJ8E3XVF
I added a couple IR illuminators to handle the after dark lighting for my cameras and actually turned off the IR from the Wyze cams themselves. They aren't any good for outdoor illumination. Not knocking them for that, as I knew that when I purchased. But a couple ir lights like these Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8QvYDb1AF74CG. Do a great job of lighting the areas my cameras cover. There are many cheap options, just recommending one Inknow that works. You don't have to mount it next to your camera, if that's inconvenient, just where you want the night vision to be lit up.
whooop what about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-15-Leds-Infrared-Illuminator-Security/dp/B075MW6VLT/ref=pd_sbs_421_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075MW6VLT&pd_rd_r=940VSWA23SJT3Y717YPF&pd_rd_w=O2VRg&pd_rd_wg=2B2Nw&psc=1&refRID=940VSWA23SJT3Y717YPF
Give one of these a try. Point it out where your camera is (generally) and boom! Instant night vision! It automatically turns on at dusk
I use this one:
Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_80CUDbP85W82X via @amazon
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I leave it plugged in all the time and it allows the Quest to track perfectly in the dark. I just aim it up at the ceiling and it illuminates a whole bedroom. You may need more power to play outside though.
If you didn't look this up yet, here's an example.
The Quest tracks via IR and if you have one going in a dark room, your Quest will be able to track because of it. You can find one on Amazon for 15 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/Illuminator-4-Led-Vision-Camera-Adapter/dp/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=pd_cp_421_2/134-2760130-8046253?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07CJDJ3VP&pd_rd_r=93c418eb-ad60-482e-8939-18060449b3b4&pd_rd_w=LqFjY&pd_rd_wg=t9hi8&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=YE0V0TEHARZJ6227CHG9&psc=1&refRID=YE0V0TEHARZJ6227CHG9
Amazon US product link for those too lazy to search (like me)
I got an infrared light from amazon that works too.
I grabbed both the wide angle and the long range versions of this, Love them. I look at my camera monitors then out the window on a moonless night and it is somewhat freaky to see pitch black out the window but see a black and white daylight brightness level thru the cameras.
Narrow / Long range version
Wide angle / short range version
Power packs
Agreed, this is definitely the problem, especially in this one. If just changing the aim of the cameras doesn't satisfy you, you can also add IR illuminators to the outside of your home to help out the cameras. I have a few of these. The hardest part of installing them is running power to the lights. I have an outlet in my attic already, so I got DC extension cables to run from the light into the attic.
For night time maybe install an IR spotlight to illuminate your porch area? Something like this maybe.
https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR200-Outdoor-Illuminator-Position-Adjustment/dp/B004V9Z7ZY
Or you could change the porch light switch to be on a timer or controlled by a smart hub and timed that way.
During the day it's gonna be tough because your dealing with the property of all cameras which don't do well with foreground subjects that area dark compared to a bright background, besides relocating the camera I don't have any ideas for that problem.
I've been using a couple of these around the house for over a year. I'm happy with it and service was great when I had an issue ( my fault ) with one.
https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-AI4-Infrared-Security/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3M3V81HYZIW5O&keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1562946265&s=gateway&sprefix=ir+ilum%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-3
Something like this?
For your first link, here's the .COM version.
https://smile.amazon.com/AUTENS-Illuminator-Waterproof-Infrared-Surveillance/dp/B07MG7J5LP/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=AUTENS+IR+Illuminator&qid=1565463822&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I’m in Canada (Amazon.ca) and we seem to pay more for everything. Price is CDN. I seen a few branded under a different names on Amazon.comfor much cheaper. Also you may not need 12 Leds, they have a 6 LED one. I wanted it to reach to the back of my property so i went with 12. If you look at the top left of the second picture, you can see it.
https://www.amazon.ca/AUTENS-Illuminator-Waterproof-Infrared-Surveillance/dp/B07MG7J5LP/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ir%2Billuminator&qid=1564582545&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Here is one of the re-branded ones on Amazon.com. Specs are identical.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6EDOO2?aaxitk=LCOAi2jFNmlky-c8RJNHFw&pd_rd_i=B01G6EDOO2&pf_rd_p=9420597b-7dad-4cbd-a28d-7d676ac67378&hsa_cr_id=6568488390001&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%253A%252F%252Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%252Fimages%252FI%252F61ysufVbGyL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01G6EDOO2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_zeysDbC1BNQ3V
I purchased this IR floodlight for $19 on amazon. Put it in the corner of my room and I can play in bed in complete darkness.
I've been pretty happy with the Amazon ir floods 12volt so they can run off of most cameras piggybacked. They are like 30 bucks for the 8 LED.
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Vision-Infrared-Illuminator-Security/dp/B07N31L3C8/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=ir+flood+light+for+security+cameras&pd_rd_r=b9a05ebc-b763-4112-9c1a-ec4b6db136dd&pd_rd_w=Foaqo&pd_rd_wg=lajJj&pf_rd_p=c4f415d0-a1e0-4106-ae10-812d2919cfaf&pf_rd_r=PYXE4X997CRES1H2WX5A&qid=1569364368&s=gateway&sr=8-16
Get yourself a red light led with at least 650 nm lights, leave it on your shin for an hour or so after training, it feels great and you won't feel any soreness. I use something like this .
WDR is great for certain situations sadly not this one, what you need is more IR lighting.
Here’s a quick video about WDR
https://www.axis.com/en-ca/technologies/forensic-wdr .
There are some cameras that will work in very low light conditions the Axis cameras with their lightfinder technology is great or the starlight cameras are amazing failing that something like https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1568064140&s=gateway&sr=8-4 would help a lot , try a magazine with a face on it put it on your vehicle so you can see how good it looks. Though you don’t seem to have a definition problem just a lighting issue. Hope this is some help to you.
Yes; I bought one from Amazon once - they refer to them as an "LED IR illuminator". LIFX also sells a bulb that illuminates in the IR range as well; this would give you the option of running it in normal or colored mode and then switching it over to IR at some point during the night.
Here's an example of an LED IR Illuminator (and this one is on sale today with a coupon!)
https://smile.amazon.com/YRXC-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B07Q86153D/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=24YKTC5XHSWBQ&keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1558617968&s=gateway&sprefix=IR+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Just a note - when you're looking at these, it's best to try to get one that comes with a matched power supply. Some don't come with an AC supply and if you buy the wrong adapter, you can end up shortening the life of your IR LEDs as they are sensitive to power fluctuations.
Hope this helps!
Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ec25CbWYW02AZ
Throw this bad boy in your play space and you should be good.
https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI8-Powerful-Infrared/dp/B0771GQMPT/
What I want to know is whether something like this can light up the room for the cameras.
They obviously see infrared (the controllers use them), so lighting up the room with non-visible light could be a way to get a dark room with decent tracking. It depends if the IR light is too bright and blots out the controllers tracking (though tracking still works on the Rift in the sun, it's just a bit flaky)
Since the cameras have to be unfiltered in the IR to see the controllers, there's a good chance you could get a small IR illuminator like this $19 one at 940nm that should be effectively invisible to humans and just illuminate the room with it if you want to use the unit in darkness. The IR should bleed through all RGB/Bayer filters to put data into every channel, meaning that even if the Quest only uses, say, green to identify objects it will still work.
If you're handy with a soldering iron you can probably make a light for $5-6 in a pinch.
I have this one. It’s definitely not visible.
Anyone know if the sensor can be triggered at 850nm? Might be worth pointing something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Illuminator-Infrared-Adapter-Security-Cameras/dp/B07DTJNSC2/ref=pd_day0_hl_421_5/147-3497344-2661045?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07DTJNSC2&pd_rd_r=ffc8cc45-bc13-11e8-85dd-873fcc9bd247&pd_rd_w=U16aI&pd_rd_wg=hNXzF&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=1ZRZGW8DTBHS6NR8TNHW&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=1ZRZGW8DTBHS6NR8TNHW
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At the sensor so when the lights go out it turns on and hopefully triggers the lights to turn back on and it will turn off.
I got these, but off eBay. There are hundreds of Chinese brands all selling probably the exact same device.
https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-48-LED-Infrared-Vision-Illuminator/dp/B0067S8IZ8/
Works very well, although the beam is on the narrow side. I have two of them covering a 120 degree sweep and they are very very bright.
My next purchase would however be these, the LEDs seem to be EXIR rather than the standard IR LED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6K407Q?psc=1
I haven't been happy in my search for IR lights too.
If you can use AC power or 12V DC, then look at some IR floodlights. Here's an example. It's "850nm", but it's not just a single wavelength. The output is a curve that extends down to visible wavelengths. Usually that's not a good thing, but in your case it is if you're using that film.
For flashlights, I've been underwhelmed. I got a couple of multi core zoomies built on the SK68 since I didn't want to spend a lot unless I find something decent or build my own. If I build my own, it'll be built on a showerhead reflector flashlight so that I can put in enough emitters to get a lot of output.
Have you tried IR with digital cameras? The cheap Gopro clones, actually more like SJCAM SJ4000 clones, have an IR filter that's possible to remove. I think there are adapters that would let you use a long pass filter too. Supposedly some cell phones don't have IR filters on the selfie cam too.
Just a few cheap IR leds hooked to a 5v power supply or a couple batteries should be plenty of IR for a camera at close range.
$7 and runs off 12v: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU0VIME/
(probably under-volt it so it's not too bright it's made for cameras that light an area, not something 1' away)
Supplemental IR motion lights are great!
Looking at your image you might want to consider this fixture. I have five of this units with no issues. I just purchase power cord extensions to mount the units where I need it. Also, a light source should always be mounted behind or above the camera to avoid the white-haze effect on the videos.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
With IR lighting please keep in mind that too bright of a light source will create an over saturated image and you the details will be washed out. Example you will see the person but the face might be unrecognizable as it may be white-washed.
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Have fun!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I use this one, works perfectly and lights up the entire room
you mean like this? ~ 90 degrees. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075F7NV56/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075ZYG89D/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1 would something like this work for Quest tracking in the dark? I hate having my overhead lights in at night, and this would be handy for outdoor parties that go on after dusk, it it will work like I hope.