User`s manual
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AXIS 210A/211A - Video & Image settings
Camera Settings
Low Light Behavior
Low light conditions can reduce image quality and increase bandwidth usage. The Low 
Light Behavior settings define the balance between image quality and frame rate. During 
low light conditions, experiment with the Priority, Max exposure time, and Max gain 
settings until you achieve an acceptable image quality at the required frame rate.
Priority defines 
the balance between image quality and the frame rate. Higher image 
quality may reduce frame rate and increase motion blur. A prioritized frame rate may 
increase image noise.
Increasing the Max exposure time increases the quality of 
the image, but decreases the 
frame rate. There may also be increased motion blur.
Max gain, measured in decibels (dB), describes the amount of 
amplification applied to the 
visual information in the image. A high level of amplification provides viewable images in 
very low light, but increases image noise.
To prioritize image quality, choose Prioritize 
image quality from the Exposure priority 
drop-down box, and lower the Max gain. If this does not produce the desired results, 
increase the Max exposure time.
To instead prioritize fr
ame rate, choose Prioritize framerate from the Priority drop-down 
box and reduce the Max exposure time. The image darkens considerably, but the frame 
rate is maintained. To increase image brightness increase Max gain, but this increases 
image noise.
Please refer to the online help for more information.










