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However, as shown in the bottom row, if you want to see in total darkness then you need the infrared capability of
the NC-213W, NC-213WF, NC-217W, NC-217WF, NC-218W, NC-218WF, NC-316W, NC-316P and NC-316PW series.
“Moonlight mode” boosts the available light by reducing the frame rate to 7.5 fps.
The NC-213WF/NC-217WF/NC-218WF, NC-316W, NC-316P, NC-316PW has truly gorgeous colors during the
daytime. On those models, an optional filter element (IR CUT Filter) in the lens removes all light (colors) that
cannot be seen by the human eye. This makes the colors look rich and natural to us because we see colors the
exact same way in the day and also be able to see in total darkness
However, in order to be able to see in total darkness, the NC-213W, NC-217W, NC-218W does not remove infrared
and in fact has a greater sensitivity to this invisible light. As a result, the NC-213W, NC-217W, NC-218W does not
always see colors the same way that human eyes do. Depending on what items you are looking at, the difference
can be very slight or quite amazing.
For instance, the black plastic mesh covering home speaker systems can appear transparent to the NC-213W,
NC-217W, NC-218W, making the guts of the speakers visible.
Natural dyed colors on cotton fabrics may look more pastel colored, with less color saturation. Other fabrics may
have strong pink and purple tones.
Lawns, trees and flowers may appear gray, pink or purple instead of green at
different times of the day.
On the other hand, inanimate objects like colored glass may have no difference at all, as shown in the below
picture of a kitchen.
