@samplenhold
Didn't want to miss your other question on focal length. This test was completed at full wide (2.7mm), for comparison at 12mm (full tele / zoom) I've included 2 quick day caps. The wide shot represents the 2.7mm and the close shot the 12mm. Distance to the closest edge of the table (between the 2 couches) is 14' and distance to the front of the brick wall (at the back of the shot) is 24'. I'll also try and capture some more video tonight (with the latest FW to test if any IR changes) in both wide and tele for you and others.
As this cam has fixed f1.8 through the lens the good news is you won't lose light sensitivity through the zoom albeit you do get IR drop off over distance of course. With that said, remember that turrets don't feature zoom priority like bullet cams therefore don't have a setting to adjust IR based on focal length which may or may not be a deal breaker for you depending on your lighting situation at the install location(s). While on that subject let me point out that there IS a 'stated' difference in IR distance between fixed (164ft of IR) vs vari (131ft) of IR. In real terms, you're generally better off assuming you'll hit a max of 1/2 to 3/4 (would be approx 65' to 100' in this case) of stated distance especially with turrets featuring 2 IR LED's and certainly should plan for that data point if solely relying on IR (no external or ambient light) to be happy. You'll of course experience light drop off over distance. Also just remember that with 2 LED vs 4 (although depends on the IR LED layout) you will get more of a conical IR effect therefore again can be critical to your install location. 4 LED's of course primarily being on bullet cams & PTZ's vs 2 & 3 IR LED layouts on turrets.
You mentioned you want color at night, just make sure thats not at the expense of good quality, blur free caps. Always have to mention the caveat of making sure the available lighting can support your needs, if not back down to B&W and get the shot. Alternatively I also suggest for many people that you run a mix in an environment so 2 cams cross covering 1 area, 1 in B&W, 1 in color ensures color details such as clothing or vehicle color are grabbed while you also get perfect clarity in the B&W cap etc where you don't have to compromise shutter/exposure as much as you do in color UNLESS of course you have amazing lighting.
HTH. If you need any further help OR if you would like me to take a look at your location for any recommendation etc, just DM me. Happy to help where I can
Didn't want to miss your other question on focal length. This test was completed at full wide (2.7mm), for comparison at 12mm (full tele / zoom) I've included 2 quick day caps. The wide shot represents the 2.7mm and the close shot the 12mm. Distance to the closest edge of the table (between the 2 couches) is 14' and distance to the front of the brick wall (at the back of the shot) is 24'. I'll also try and capture some more video tonight (with the latest FW to test if any IR changes) in both wide and tele for you and others.
2.7mm
12mm
As this cam has fixed f1.8 through the lens the good news is you won't lose light sensitivity through the zoom albeit you do get IR drop off over distance of course. With that said, remember that turrets don't feature zoom priority like bullet cams therefore don't have a setting to adjust IR based on focal length which may or may not be a deal breaker for you depending on your lighting situation at the install location(s). While on that subject let me point out that there IS a 'stated' difference in IR distance between fixed (164ft of IR) vs vari (131ft) of IR. In real terms, you're generally better off assuming you'll hit a max of 1/2 to 3/4 (would be approx 65' to 100' in this case) of stated distance especially with turrets featuring 2 IR LED's and certainly should plan for that data point if solely relying on IR (no external or ambient light) to be happy. You'll of course experience light drop off over distance. Also just remember that with 2 LED vs 4 (although depends on the IR LED layout) you will get more of a conical IR effect therefore again can be critical to your install location. 4 LED's of course primarily being on bullet cams & PTZ's vs 2 & 3 IR LED layouts on turrets.
You mentioned you want color at night, just make sure thats not at the expense of good quality, blur free caps. Always have to mention the caveat of making sure the available lighting can support your needs, if not back down to B&W and get the shot. Alternatively I also suggest for many people that you run a mix in an environment so 2 cams cross covering 1 area, 1 in B&W, 1 in color ensures color details such as clothing or vehicle color are grabbed while you also get perfect clarity in the B&W cap etc where you don't have to compromise shutter/exposure as much as you do in color UNLESS of course you have amazing lighting.
HTH. If you need any further help OR if you would like me to take a look at your location for any recommendation etc, just DM me. Happy to help where I can
Personally, I want color at night. My areas around my house have varying light strength. I have had decent face caps with the old 5231 vari turret from 2018 and have just upgraded that driveway spot with a T5442 in 6mm. I do get better face caps with that new one.
But I have other places that have less light and need more zoom than 6mm and really would prefer the turret over the bullet. So that is why I was asking about what Focal Length you were testing at. I have one position where I might have to go with the Z4E. Still have to decide.