What camera are you running at your front door? I would like it mounted around the 6’ mark. Show me some install pics and snapshots if you have them! I am running a Empire Tech NVR and Empire Tech cameras. Thanks!!
Front door camera suggestions?!
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justthefacts
Young grasshopper
For a doorbell camera, the "go to" still seems to be the Reolink POE Doorbell camera.
For just a regular camera, I think the T54IR-AS (version 3) is a great choice. (Amazon Link)
The full time color cameras struggle with close focusing, so I don't think they would be the best choice for a front door camera.
For just a regular camera, I think the T54IR-AS (version 3) is a great choice. (Amazon Link)
The full time color cameras struggle with close focusing, so I don't think they would be the best choice for a front door camera.
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Since the Identify would only be <10’, would you recommend a 2.8 or 3.6?
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It depends on the mounting location. 3.6 is basically a 90 degree FOV, so if it is going it a corner it is a great option. The 2.8 has a 113 degree FOV, so if it is being mounted on the same wall as the entrance door and you need the widest view possible, then it is a better option.
I’m using an active deterrence cam from Andy. It has two-way talk (like walkie talkie), but I’m practically never using it. The good thing is the IVS activated led that makes people notice the camera. Some start to feel uncomfortable and look towards the way they came from - looking to another camera
The LED is also handy for having easily some extra light when coming home, to find the correct key etc. The cam is in corridor mode, so it also watches the packages dropped by the door.
I also have an 5442T-ZE looking back at the front door, so I also capture people leaving the door. Would still like to add something with even tighter field of view. Or perhaps something recording tighter facial shot when entering the yard through an opening in the fence
The LED is also handy for having easily some extra light when coming home, to find the correct key etc. The cam is in corridor mode, so it also watches the packages dropped by the door.
I also have an 5442T-ZE looking back at the front door, so I also capture people leaving the door. Would still like to add something with even tighter field of view. Or perhaps something recording tighter facial shot when entering the yard through an opening in the fence
bigredfish
Known around here
I've always gone with 3.6mm turret in a corner at 6-7ft. 5442's mostly
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looney2ns
IPCT Contributor
Here is my front door cam, its a Dahua 5442 fixed lens 3.6mm turret mounted at 7ft.
Majority of folks never notice the camera.
Majority of folks never notice the camera.
mat200
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I like the dahua mini dome wedge in 2.8mm at face level by the front door and another camera watching over the area that also captures the package drop area