4K driveway cam?

 
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Hound Dog 911 said:
Wonder if these on 4 lights around the driveway off house and garage would be enough?

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As wittaj recommended, it is always best to have a light on at all times for the Color 4K cameras. After trying different combinations of lights, I found that a dusk-to-dawn 20 watt LED (150w equivalent) works perfectly with a couple 41-watt motion-sensing lights on the sides of my garage. It provides great light for the Color 4K-X and PTZ.
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tmxv4128 said:
As wittaj recommended, it is always best to have a light on at all times for the Color 4K cameras. After trying different combinations of lights, I found that a dusk-to-dawn 20 watt LED (150w equivalent) works perfectly with a couple 41-watt motion-sensing lights on the sides of my garage. It provides great light for the Color 4K-X and PTZ.
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Ok. They do have 100 watt models as well. Trying to find a compromise with wife who doesn't like changes.
 
Hound Dog 911 said:
Ok. They do have 100 watt models as well. Trying to find a compromise with wife who doesn't like changes.
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The bulbs in the fixtures should work fine, but I would have a concern with the light bleed from the bulbs and reflecting directly back to the camera. I think directional lights would make more sense. Maybe you could take your wife out to a nice dinner and then make the suggestion to stop by the hardware store after the meal?
 
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tmxv4128 said:
The bulbs in the fixtures should work fine, but I would have a concern with the light bleed from the bulbs and reflecting directly back to the camera. I think directional lights would make more sense. Maybe you could take your wife out to a nice dinner and then make the suggestion to stop by the hardware store after the meal?
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I'll cross this bridge later. Buddy hopefully is coming Sunday to run the cat6 for all the cameras. Hoping it will be easier than expected. It usually never is.
 
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Hound Dog 911 said:
I'll cross this bridge later. Buddy hopefully is coming Sunday to run the cat6 for all the cameras. Hoping it will be easier than expected. It usually never is.
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remember to run extra cables ..

I like the N+1+ rule
 
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I won't have enough to do that. Getting it from the soffit into attic space is the only challenge. Pulling a new piece using the original should be pretty straightforward if need be.
 
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tmxv4128 said:
The bulbs in the fixtures should work fine, but I would have a concern with the light bleed from the bulbs and reflecting directly back to the camera. I think directional lights would make more sense. Maybe you could take your wife out to a nice dinner and then make the suggestion to stop by the hardware store after the meal?
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Well I called that one. Asked her as we were going to grab dinner. Yuck they won't match. I know my woman. I may just do a nv cam.
 
tmxv4128 said:
The bulbs in the fixtures should work fine, but I would have a concern with the light bleed from the bulbs and reflecting directly back to the camera. I think directional lights would make more sense. Maybe you could take your wife out to a nice dinner and then make the suggestion to stop by the hardware store after the meal?
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Well I may have talked her into two on the house being they "match" on that side. I will have a 4mp in that side as well watching the access points on the wall facing the driveway.
 
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