Hi,
I've read through the Cliff Notes section- and am looking for some guidance.
This particular camera will be placed outside, on a front porch, under an eave facing easterly, it will be 9.3' high~. The sun will not really affect this camera due to position and trees. I like the idea of a dome due to not knowing where it could be pointed but am interested in turrets as well.
What I'm looking for:
Any advice is appreciated with this. Does 2.8mm vs 4mm affect image detail?
I will be using Blue Iris.
Hikvision DS-2CD2385G1-I
8MP - turret style, 1/2" sensor, DarkFighter, EXIR 2
--- I've been reading here that larger MP for small sensors is not good, but what about this model?
DS-2CD2347G1-LU
4MP - turret style, 1/1.8" sensor, No DarkFighter
--- Reading through the spec sheet, this emits a visible light vs IR? I'm not sure that I want that pointing down my driveway or side of the house. I like that it has a microphone.
I'm not attached to this brand but this is the price range that I'm in. I've seen some friends cameras, Trendnet, etc and the Trendnet 4k doesn't look the best.
Here's a phone capture of the driveway: pic.jpg
I've read through the Cliff Notes section- and am looking for some guidance.
This particular camera will be placed outside, on a front porch, under an eave facing easterly, it will be 9.3' high~. The sun will not really affect this camera due to position and trees. I like the idea of a dome due to not knowing where it could be pointed but am interested in turrets as well.
What I'm looking for:
- Clarity during the day, ability to spot a face/LP well from a distance if needed
- Clarity at night, for this spot, the camera will have enough light for the driveway to not need IR (I think) but would like to have good IR if needed
Any advice is appreciated with this. Does 2.8mm vs 4mm affect image detail?
I will be using Blue Iris.
Hikvision DS-2CD2385G1-I
8MP - turret style, 1/2" sensor, DarkFighter, EXIR 2
--- I've been reading here that larger MP for small sensors is not good, but what about this model?
DS-2CD2347G1-LU
4MP - turret style, 1/1.8" sensor, No DarkFighter
--- Reading through the spec sheet, this emits a visible light vs IR? I'm not sure that I want that pointing down my driveway or side of the house. I like that it has a microphone.
I'm not attached to this brand but this is the price range that I'm in. I've seen some friends cameras, Trendnet, etc and the Trendnet 4k doesn't look the best.
Here's a phone capture of the driveway: pic.jpg