Auto Iris Lens
Key Camera Specification



An Auto Iris Lens is a lens in which the aperture automatically opens or closes to maintain proper light levels on the security camera sensor. Works similar to the iris on the human eye to adjust for light. An auto iris lens is typically available in better security cameras.

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For more information on lenses and use in security camera systems please seeAperture, Depth of Field, Field of View, and F-stop.

Also see Fixed Iris and Manual Iris.

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