Recent content by jkoopmann

  1. J

    Camera recommendation

    Ok. Perplexity suggested that since it is varifocal both zoom and focus can be remotely controlled and since it is exposed via ONFIV frigate would or rather could make use of it using autotracking. But frankly: Even if this was the case for this purpose it seems overkill as at that distance and...
  2. J

    Camera recommendation

    Thanks. I read this as: It is mainly for optical reasons. As I said: I am fine with that. :-) Not happy but fine. Who is doing the zooming in part in my case? The camera AI itself or frigate via ONVIF PTZ? In my case I am not even sure if zooming would be needed as the camera view is so...
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    Camera recommendation

    Since the gate is behind a small curve I would say a maximum of 20 feet. I am new to this forum. When I google for 54IR-ZE it finds several manufacturers etc. This might be a stupid question but please help me out. Are you talking about DH-IPC-HDW5442T-ZE? If so this camera brags about having...
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    Camera recommendation

    Hi, i am using frigate and want to install a new camera mainly for LPR so that when I drive towards my gate the system will recognize my car and open the swing gate for me automatically. Since the LPR is being done by frigate (0.16) which I have already integrated into my home automation system...