Looking for animal tracking camera suggestions

[Michael James]

Wasnt sure where to post this. I have a combination of Dahua, Amcrest and 1 Reolink PTZ cameras.

Im looking for a suggestion under $500 for a PTZ that does well with animal tracking.

Required:
PTZ that will track animals (mainly a 110 pound dog.
IR

Nice to have:
PTZ that will zoom in automatically
Wireless option (this inst preferred method but depends where I can actually mount it outside.
POE


Location is KY. Our winters arent bad. It might get in the teens in cold weather.

Im looking to cover a backyard fenced in area that is 65' x 70'. The highest point I can mount it would be 12 feet off the corner of the house on a raised part of the yard.
I would be moving this Dahua PTZ to the front of the house and replacing it with whatever I get suggestions on. If it is this location, its a wired connection, Cat6 going to it. POE.

 

[Colditz]

As far as I'm aware, no Dahua camera officially supports Pet/Animal tracking. I'd take a closer look at "IMOU" which is a Dahua joint-venture. Their Ranger 2 support pet tracking and can be integrated in Dahuas NVR Recorders as well. It also supports DMSS, SmartPSS, SmartPSSLite, DSS Pro/Express.

 

[Michael James]

I'm using Blue Iris 5 for DVR.. Forgot to add that. Need something that works well with that.

 

[Michael James]

As far as I'm aware, no Dahua camera officially supports Pet/Animal tracking. I'd take a closer look at "IMOU" which is a Dahua joint-venture. Their Ranger 2 support pet tracking and can be integrated in Dahuas NVR Recorders as well. It also supports DMSS, SmartPSS, SmartPSSLite, DSS Pro/Express.

Looks like Ranger 2 is an indoor camera. Looking for Outdoor solution.... but thx.