Can infrared light "spoof" cameras and motion sensors?

Acorn S

In the film Inside man we see thieves use special infrared lanterns to blind security cameras. I want to know if it's possible and if it works on motion sensors as well.

Answer
It's possible to blind any camera with enough light. However, attempting to do this to a PIR motion sensor will simply set it off.

are there any really good Motion detection security camera's?

rachelxkay

within the past month, eighteen homes in our neighborhood have been broken into when the owners weren't home. they have no idea who is doing it, we're about to go to nyc for two weeks, and we REALLY need a security camera (or more than one) to record while we're gone.
cost doesn't really matter as long as it's not insane, but something that has motion detection and records when it detects any motion?

Answer
Today, its not the security camera that has a motion sensor but the DVR. Basically, you run your security camera and set your DVR to automatically begin recording when it notices pixel change. You can then set a time limit after pixel change has stopped for the DVR to stop recording. So, lets say someone walks into your home. The DVR will begin recording the feed. Then, the person leaves two minutes later. You set your stop to 30 sec. So, 30 sec. after the person leaves and pixel changes have stopped, the DVR will stop recording.

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