[h=3]Hi All,
I'm looking for a cheap IP camera to setup above my driveway as a tech/hobby project. I'd prefer to purchase off ebay and have been searching this forum but would like some advise on the model that best suits my application.
Info:
* Camera to be mounted under eave on 2nd storey
* Camera overlooking 2 car wide driveway, driveway is 8-10m long and runs slightly uphill towards road
* There is a streetlight next to driveway on the road which lights it up reasonably well all night
* Considering 4mm camera
* Budget conscious ($100-$200)
* Will run off a POE switch I already have and use PC/iphone to view camera live (no recording initially)
* Might add an nvr as budget allows in future (I have run cat6 cables to all corners of the roof for the future)
* I have an IT background, might want to upgrade firmware later, need English config/menus
* Vandals are not a known issue as I live in a quiet neighbourhood but prefer dome style
Models I have found that are in budget:
* Hikvision DS-2CD2135F-IWS 3MP
* Hikvision DS-2CD3145F-I 4MP
* HIKVISION DS-2CD2142FWD-I 4MP
* Hikvision DS-2CD2155F-IS 5MP (A thread on here recommended buying 4mp instead of this one due to fps?)
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Questions:
* What camera do you recommend and why (these or others)
* What lens? (Is 4mm best for 2 storey?)
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I'm looking for a cheap IP camera to setup above my driveway as a tech/hobby project. I'd prefer to purchase off ebay and have been searching this forum but would like some advise on the model that best suits my application.
Info:
* Camera to be mounted under eave on 2nd storey
* Camera overlooking 2 car wide driveway, driveway is 8-10m long and runs slightly uphill towards road
* There is a streetlight next to driveway on the road which lights it up reasonably well all night
* Considering 4mm camera
* Budget conscious ($100-$200)
* Will run off a POE switch I already have and use PC/iphone to view camera live (no recording initially)
* Might add an nvr as budget allows in future (I have run cat6 cables to all corners of the roof for the future)
* I have an IT background, might want to upgrade firmware later, need English config/menus
* Vandals are not a known issue as I live in a quiet neighbourhood but prefer dome style
Models I have found that are in budget:
* Hikvision DS-2CD2135F-IWS 3MP
* Hikvision DS-2CD3145F-I 4MP
* HIKVISION DS-2CD2142FWD-I 4MP
* Hikvision DS-2CD2155F-IS 5MP (A thread on here recommended buying 4mp instead of this one due to fps?)
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Questions:
* What camera do you recommend and why (these or others)
* What lens? (Is 4mm best for 2 storey?)
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