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Thanks @looney2ns and @samplenhold. I never even considered using a 6mm. I have a short drive way (the lot is very small, just over 1/8 of an acre). I used the IPVM calculator before, but its not great in my situation (besides the generated face shot at different distances). For the most part...

Thanks all for your input! I went ahead and ordered a 3.6mm version of the turret 5442T Cam to test locations further. One question for you guys: Do you find that 3.6mm or 2.8mm is usually better for garage sides? Initially, I was thinking 3.6mm, but it would seem like you'd want to catch...

Thanks @mat200 and @looney2ns. Here is a picture of the other side of the gutter under soffit. I guess with the 3.6mm, the FOV may clear the downspout. I might be able to make it work. Also starting to think about in front of the garage cams. I wanted to mount up under soffit on each side, but...

Thanks @looney2ns. I was planning to use a 3.6mm IPC-HFW5442T-ASE-NI bullet cam from Andy. Are you still using these on your front area? I figured the bullet would help the lens extend out beyond the gutter. I wanted to see if you’ve been using these still or switched over to the turret style.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I tested out two additional positions, the first I think is a good angle for front coverage of the driveway and front approach. But Is just happens to be under a gutter drain. I would probably use a 3.6mm bullet style camera to get the lens out in front of the...

Thanks @looney2ns! I’m coming to that conclusion regarding doing too much. I’ll post some additional pics of positions tonight. I think I found a good location to mount the bullet version to get front approach and part of driveway as well, to compliment the other driveway cam (haven’t decided...

Thanks for the information @megazone23. **Warning: All pictures were taken as screenshots from the substream on my phone app - more concerned here about angle than picture quality. Last night I was able to make a test cable to test the original location I had considered installing my 5442T...

@megazone23 what doorbell cam did you go with? I want to go with an POE version, but haven’t found a good option yet.

All, here is the photo of the Front entry. I would probably mount the wedge to the right side of the left light,roughly level with the light (doorbell side of door). You can also see my test setup for mounting 5442T in the corner. Any thoughts on if the glare from the left/right porch lights...

Thanks for all the input. That installation thread is quite helpful @CBagz. I'll also look into the Hik cube camera as @DsineR mentioned. I have small windows next to front door where I could maybe get a camera. I'll post a picture tonight of the front door entry. I'm worried about glare off...

Thanks for the advice @mat200! I had not considered this before. I'm planning to test mounting locations my T5442TM-AS this weekend at the front door, but right now I'm thinking I wont maximize the camera capabilities in my space constrains at the front door. I looked into the mini dome...

Hey all, Received my first IP cam from Andy this week. I plugged it into my NVR, and it recognized a device attached. I added the device, but the manufacturer information and model# is blank. I did not use a config tool, and performed all setup directly from the NVR with a monitor plugged in...

Thanks Catcamstar! I found the VTO online, I'll maybe look at a smaller form factor, but I do indeed like the functionality of an intercom system to the kitchen or elsewhere for the wife to monitor the FR door. I'll just have to sell her on the footprint and find a good mounting location (I...

Hey @catcamstar, - the side yard cam would catch people over the fence, I'm thinking of going with the newer active deterrent model cam for this and will probably mount a little lower (from siding). -I didn't include the full layout I'm planning for. Probably in total 6 cams to catch all...

Hello all, I've been following the forum and studying reviews/wiki for a few months now while I get my system lined out. I just ordered my first IP cam (IPC-T5442T-AS) in the 2.8mm flavor assuming I'll me using it at the front door. I intend to test my other locations with this cam, and...