Recent content by bdbull

Right, both of the more expensive recommended cameras have a 1/1.8" sensor, but they also have different lens size options so I was curious about that...as well as IR vs. LED. Just looking at the descriptions, IR seems to have a max illumination distance of 164' while the LED's max is 98'. If...

LED vs. IR...any noticeable difference for what I'm looking for, long range viewing? And what about lens size, 2.8, 3.6, 6? From what I've read, the larger lens size gives a smaller field of view.

Are the recommended cameras in the Frigate docs still valid? I have one of the Amcrest cams that is recommended, and so far it works fine. So I guess I'm wondering if the others are worth the extra $100. I have a large yard and am really just looking for "overview/observer" type cameras...

Thanks for the replies! Don't really have a set budget. Obviously would like to spend as little as possible, but if things are expensive, then I'll just piece the system together over time. I guess I'm more interested in finding the right pieces for the system and over time I can build it out...

At the risk of being ridiculed, I'm posting because I feel like my scenario isn't quite the run of the mill "what should I get" post. I'm looking to put a system on my property. I have read the cliff notes several times, but can't quite decipher the information I need in my situation. I'm not...