Dahua/EmpireTech Color4k 1/1.2” close focus distance

hoffsta

n3wb
May 24, 2016
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I recently placed an order for this camera after watching/reading several positive reviews. Only after ordering did I notice the close focus distance of ~16’. I’m curious how soft the image gets as people approach the camera within 16’. I’m hoping I didn’t make a mistake ordering this for a front driveway view, and should have gotten the 1/1.8” 2k camera instead. Thanks for any insight.
 
Everyone's eyes are different.

To some it isn't an issue. To others it is.

Some have taken it apart and manually adjusted the lens to a closer focus.

My 4K is an overview camera and it doesn't really bother me, but I have a 4MP for the Identify so I am not scrutinizing the 4K image.
 
For me the bullet is slightly better than the turret. On the bullet good focus from 8ft to about 20ft