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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    I have literally been reading for almost 8 hours a day since I posted this. So obviously I had the same misconception that many people have, which is to go high resolution, but to my defense, this is what all the security camera companies push you to believe. So after a lot more research, I...
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    IR Cannon w/Adjustable Focus

    Here are some other options in case anyone ever stumbles across this thread again... all the reviews are pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR110-114-Outdoor-200-300ft-Illuminator/dp/B003ZX1M88 https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q...
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    Security camera recommendation

    I have realized as far as license plates go, I will need a dedicated camera. I am thinking that since there is only one road that leads in and out of my area, I will simply install a license plate camera at about 24 inches above the ground, but cut out a hole in my fence on that street so it...
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    Security camera recommendation

    Here is a link to a YouTube video of s guy demonstrating the IR light differences and he walks around in the camera view. Unfortunately it is obvious his caneras are nowhere near 8MP.
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    Here are some examples of before and after pictures by the way of other people who used IR lights with their security cameras in case anyone is curious.
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    Security camera recommendation

    First let me say, I am not sure if there are different guys in the Hikvision area than the Dahua area, as I posted a similar post there to get some recommendations. If the same guys are over here, I apologize for the repeat. Just hoping to get as many opinons and feedback as possible. So to make...
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    Ok, so for 65 feet, using a 2MP starlight, what magnification would I need to read a plate number?
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    Also, I just want to state, I am listening to your recommendations. I have read many threads on here where experienced members have got frustrated with newbs like me not taking their recommendations. Its obvious for nighttime optimal viewing that the starlight 2MP is the way to go and the gold...
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    Good to know. What is your opinion of those IR lights in combination with a Dahua 8MP camera with low lux rating and STARVIS sensor? Also, my neighborhood does have street lights spread out across the roads. I should have mentioned that earlier. It is not pitch black dark in my neighborhood.
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    Here are a few specs on Dahua 8MP: IPC-HDBW1831R Minimum Illumination 0.003Lux/F1.6( Color,1/3s,30IRE) 0.02Lux/F1.6 Color,1/30s,30IRE) 0Lux/F1.6(IR on) ---------------------------------------------- IPC-HFW2831T-ZS Minimum Illumination 0.004Lux/F1.9( Color,1/3s,30IRE)...
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    I thought about this as well. It seems there is multiple different options to "skin this cat". I thought about getting a 2MP starlight PTZ with 25x optic and maybe using a tracking system to record vehicles. Just wonder how long the camera would last recoding every vehicle coming by my house and...
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    I have actually been reading that for the past few hours. A lot of it I already knew, but there is definitely some very in depth details in there that are interesting. The lux rating seems like the best measurement to compare cameras and cut through marketing BS.
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    Need camera recommendations for specific situation

    I have been researching cameras for about 6 months off and on. Well over 30 hours of reading during that time. In the beginning, almost bought a cookie cutter POS system from Costco, but luckily waited to do more research. For awhile I was stuck on Lorec (which research showed later was Dahua)...
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    Hello from Texas

    Hello fellow camera enthusiasts! I have been researching camera systems for the last 6 months off and on, almost purchased some systems I now feel I would have regretted to some extent, but lucky through persistence of research found my way here. I am very torn as to what setup I should do for...
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