Enhancing Long-Distance Night Time Detection for 5K Cameras

[LunaLoomer]

Hello experts,
I currently have 5K cameras with color night footage, but I'm facing challenges with detection beyond 50ft. The footage tends to lose clarity, impacting overall detection. I'd like to improve my system for better vision at longer distances. What kind of cameras or solutions would you recommend to enhance detection capabilities at further distances?
Appreciate your insights and recommendations.
Thanks in advance!


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[wittaj]

With your existing cameras it will need more light.

What make/model are they?

Many find this thread to be a good start at learning camera basics such as chase sensor size not MP and get the proper focal length for the distance you are wanting to IDENTIFY.

It also includes the most commonly recommended cameras (along with Amazon links) based on distance to IDENTIFY that represent the overall best value in terms of price and performance day and night:

The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Beyond 50ft, the normall full color camera will not work, need a powerful lens
like ours IPC-B58IR-Z4E can work well for long range using, if the place have good light camera also will keep full color. It's a 4K camera.

Mini-Review - 5842-Z4E-S3 AKA B58IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5842-Z4E (8MP on the 1/1.8" sensor) | IP Cam Talk

 

[wittaj]

See the thread I linked in post 2 above for recommended cameras based on distance.

 

[bigredfish]

That’s a Bot and the links look suspicious

 

[paul@austins.tv]

I'll help them.
Get some binoculars and a torch!