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  1. Madflamethrower

    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Like many have mentioned, theft is a concern. But as rural as I am, the only thief I'd have to be concerned with, is one who drove into the property. The camera hopefully would catch them in the act. Plus the house cams and driveway alarms would alert me and I'd head out there. At least that's...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Since I'm still in the planning stages, I'll keep it all here for now instead of scattering it around in other sections. I'm still undecided on what cameras to get, but at least one will be a PTZ and one varifocal if not both. I want the PTZ at the apron so I can have the ability to watch the...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    wow...I'm glad you pointed this IR bounce to me. Never gave it any thought. When I first setup the Nest cams, I had a glare? issue on a few, but only at night. I thought it might be reflecting from the soffit or fascia boards. I re-positioned them and that did help, but never completely...
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    "I want 2.8mm cameras everywhere to see everything..." - This is why you need specific FOVs with purposeful focal lengths.

    Very informative!! The comparison speaks volumes for me.
  5. Madflamethrower

    Greetings from the Northeast

    I did that when I placed the alarms (I've since fixed the adjustment). Just some cheap ones that stay on for 30 secs after no motion. I figured they would alert someone..."I know you're there". I may have to invest for something better if it'll benefit the cameras view. But I'd like to select...
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    Greetings from the Northeast

    I put them here
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Thanks guys for the comments and suggestions!!! So much to learn still. But I assure I will b/c I WANT to make this happen. For now the lower drive is my priority. I'd like to read the plate at the incline base, but mostly I want clear detail of the vehicle and what they're doing. Driveway...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    wittaj...That thread of yours is open in another tab. I spend time trying to understand and retain it all, before I take a break. Its quite a bit to comprehend in one sitting. I NEED to understand better and figure out what 2 cameras will work for the lower drive...IF 2 will cut it. For sure I...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Say whaaaaaat???? lol
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    @Ri22o Appreciate the info!! I want to spend some time understanding what you said better and follow that link. I'll do it later as I have to go out shortly for an appt.
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Lastly...this is what I want to set up with motion ctrl. :pThat'll fix these ####'s from driving up my driveway. I currently am in the process of getting a repro M7, this one is just a toy. Maybe not motion activated, but if some prick pulls a late nite stunt again, I won't hesitate to give them...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Do the Dahua and Hikvision cameras have a shield to prevent rain from building up on the lens? Or do I need to put a lid above them. These 2 drive cams will be out in the open. I notice the state of CT uses road cams and theirs don't have a lid, but what looks like a shield above the lens. This...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Here is the a pic from the apron looking in. I'm thinking place one camera somewhere in this location An one from the base of the incline where I put a test mule cam trying to find an ideal location. I'm hoping 2 new cameras will give me the detail I want for this area. The house cams will...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Wow...30mph, won't dispute what you say as you clearly know more than I. But I have been able to read plates at night with the flood light on in the past. No matter tho...its time to step up with real surveillance cameras.
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    The 2nd incident was this asswipe. There is a story behind it and what he also did later that night after I flipped him off., but sufficient to say it took me several months to finally track him down. I paid the biz a visit and currently waiting to meet with the owner after the holidays are...
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    With the top pic, that doesn't have the IR bounce off the house is what you are referring too? The pic is still lame, but is definitely clearer
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Really?? I'll have to look into this further and maybe you can make some suggestions on how to correct it. But when I place 1 or 2 cams down on the lower drive, I would hope IR bounce won't be an issue.
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Here are a couple pics from another camera. If I hadn't left the motion for the flood light set to manual ctrl, for sure I would've seen the lic plate clearly.
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    Why I am finally upgrading cameras

    Back when I was still working, I was offered a deal on Nest cameras. They would replace the Logitechs that I had been using...that proved to be junk too. The ease of setup and the zoom detail during daylight is what sold me on the Nest. I wanted to keep an eye on my rural property when I was at...
  20. Madflamethrower

    Greetings from the Northeast

    Thanks No, there is nothing there. Underground enters on the other sire of property and poco pole is across the road. So that limits me to solar and wifi for now. I am going to upgrade for driveway cams no matter what, so hopefully it'll work well enough until I can hardwire them. I have some...
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    Greetings from the Northeast

    Thanks for the welcome. Yeah lol, I know the Nests are kids toys at best. But at the time, I was sold on the ease of setup. Having 8 of them gives me a birds eye view with detail during daylight around my 4 acres. The house sits on a hilltop. Its just the lack of sufficient lighting at night...
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    Greetings from the Northeast

    Hey everyone, and Happy New Years While I do have experience with security cameras, both brands were consumer grade. A friend referred me to this site because I am in need of a camera system that will allow me to keep a close eye on my rural 600' driveway, specifically at night. >>Recently had...
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