Why Is My Trail Camera Image Red or Dark During the Day? | IR Filter Help

Why Is My Camera Image Abnormal During the Day?

If your trail camera shows unusual colors or darkness in daylight, it may be caused by an issue with the IR-CUT filter, which controls day/night image switching.

Common Symptoms:

  • Red, purple, or discolored images during the day
  • Dark or black images even in daylight
  • Camera appears stuck in night vision mode

Possible Causes:

  • IR-CUT filter did not switch back to day mode
  • Low battery prevents filter movement
  • Night vision function on mode is enabled
  • Boot-up error or temporary malfunction

How to Fix It:

  1. Restart the camera to reset the filter position
  2. Shine a flashlight at the lens for a few seconds to simulate sunlight and trigger filter switching
  3. Ensure the battery is fully charged or connect to a stable power supply
  4. Check app settings, and confirm that night vision mode is set to “Auto”
  5. If the issue continues, contact customer support—it may be a hardware issue with the filter module

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