Camera Suggestions for Horse Paddocks/Stalls

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merkaba

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Hello,
I am in the process of building a barn and bringing horses home. They will be across the street and I want to make sure we have cameras around the farm, in the paddocks, and in the stalls. I was just looking for some suggestions for the latest technology cameras that would be recommended. I was checking out the IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-PRO, but I haven't seen much about it on here. I will have cameras near gates/entrances as well. I don't need anything super high end, but I do want the latest technology. Any recommendations would be super helpful.
 
The cam you are looking at is not ideal.
See this for suggestions.
wittaj

Thread 'The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection'

At the urging of several folks here, I created a thread to show the importance of focal length and how focal length can be more important than megapixels (MP).

I mentioned some of this in the post regarding The Hookup’s latest video demonstrating different cameras, including one sold from a forum favorite here @EMPIRETECANDY , but this post will put it all in one place where we can point a NOOB to. The cameras I am highlighting were purchased from @EMPIRETECANDY

Almost every big box store, consumer grade cameras and all-in-one-box kits come with either 2.8mm or 3.6mm...
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merkaba said:
it sounds like IPC-B52IR-Z12E is the one?
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Not sure you're going to need the zoom that model has (I wouldn't start with that one).

The IPC-T54IR-AS-S3 or IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 would be good models to start with.

The first choices you need to make are more related to network topology and connectivity than the exact camera models. Assuming power in the barn, how do you plan to network between the barn and house? Options include point to point wifi with dedicated long range outdoor wifi, running conduit and fiber optic cable or ethernet, or HomePlug powerline networking adapters which are a bit less reliable than some of the other options but can be convenient. How many cameras in / around the barn? Will you need to install a PoE switch in the barn or near the gate (probably / possibly)? How far is it between the places you want cameras? What's the terrain/foliage like?

You mention "across the street", does that mean across a private drive or across a public road?
 
Regarding the Dahua IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-PRO model you’re interested in, there is a series of cameras in this category. I’ve bought a few of these before, and they seem to be quite good. The price is around $140. I'm not sure why I can't post a link to the product here. Feel free to DM me if you want to know how to get it.
 
Why use a blue and red flashing camera with siren at a horse stalls, will scare the animals. Just use a normal IR camera is fine.
 
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Tech Lucas said:
Regarding the Dahua IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-PRO model you’re interested in, there is a series of cameras in this category.
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BTW, what is that "category" ?
 
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tangent said:
Not sure you're going to need the zoom that model has (I wouldn't start with that one).

The IPC-T54IR-AS-S3 or IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 would be good models to start with.

The first choices you need to make are more related to network topology and connectivity than the exact camera models. Assuming power in the barn, how do you plan to network between the barn and house? Options include point to point wifi with dedicated long range outdoor wifi, running conduit and fiber optic cable or ethernet, or HomePlug powerline networking adapters which are a bit less reliable than some of the other options but can be convenient. How many cameras in / around the barn? Will you need to install a PoE switch in the barn or near the gate (probably / possibly)? How far is it between the places you want cameras? What's the terrain/foliage like?

You mention "across the street", does that mean across a private drive or across a public road?
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Yea good question...I will have power and network to the barns. I am paying for an additional internet connection at the location. I'll have everything i need for POE. I plan on having one camera in each stall, and probably 4 or 5 around paddocks/pasture areas. In total there will be 6-7 cameras.
 
yeah, best one for that money. And can detect animals well.
 
merkaba said:
Yea good question...I will have power and network to the barns. I am paying for an additional internet connection at the location. I'll have everything i need for POE. I plan on having one camera in each stall, and probably 4 or 5 around paddocks/pasture areas. In total there will be 6-7 cameras.
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You'd be better off figuring out a way to connect the barn to your local network at the house if possible. If you answer more of my questions we could probably figure out what's possible. How far is is from the barn to the house? Do you have line of sight?
 
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