Feedback on camera placement

[lukmm]

Hello,
Sort of noob here; been reading up a lot.
I have created a layout of the house and shown arrows where I am thinking of putting the camera and their direction. The red arrows are 2MP starlights, the blue ones are 4K Lorex/Dahua from Costco (6 camera system).

The left side and the back side of the house are above a watershed area and not much activity there other than trees and some wildlife. Hence, I have mostly focused on the front and side yard. One camera is focused solely on the front door.

I feel like I can use less cameras especially around the back door. Appreciate any feedback and suggestions.

 

[lukmm]

anyone?

 

[Fastb]

Picking cam mounting sites often involves changing them later, as drunkpenguin mentioned.
I suggest you use a "test rig" to place them temporarily. Then check images, day and night. You'll probably adjust the location.
Doing it right!
Help with camera choices AND placement
Where would one typically place cameras for a standard raised ranch?

Once you're happy wity the location, run cable (or two) to each location.

Good luck!

Fastb

 

[looney2ns]

This can help: IPVM Camera Calculator V3 keep PPF>100, tutorial on right.

Looking for some advice and direction!

 

[mat200]

Hello,
Sort of noob here; been reading up a lot.
I have created a layout of the house and shown arrows where I am thinking of putting the camera and their direction. The red arrows are 2MP starlights, the blue ones are 4K Lorex/Dahua from Costco (6 camera system).

The left side and the back side of the house are above a watershed area and not much activity there other than trees and some wildlife. Hence, I have mostly focused on the front and side yard. One camera is focused solely on the front door.

I feel like I can use less cameras especially around the back door. Appreciate any feedback and suggestions.

Welcome Luk,

In general most people will have the following threats:

Porch pirates / Package thieves
Car thieves

Thus I like to ensure that in either case that anyone coming to the front door area or to where the cars are parked will walk through 2 camera field of views to get a better chance at a good facial ID image capture. ( as drunkpenguin points out be certain to place cameras low enough for that chance )