I just bought two cameras to upgrade my garage/front driveway setup from a single Tapo C520WS.
Current purchases:
Question:
Did I make the right camera choices for a sub-$300-per-camera setup?
Are there any better cameras I should have bought instead of these two, specifically for Blue Iris + CodeProject.AI and night driveway detail?
Current purchases:
- Anpviz OEM DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL 180° panoramic camera — about $180
- EmpireTech IPC-Color4K-T-S2, 3.6mm — about $260
- The Anpviz panoramic will be used for wide 180° overview / context.
- The Color4K-T-S2 will be used as the main driveway/detail camera for better night image quality.
- I am running Blue Iris with CodeProject.AI.
- I care more about usable night detail, motion clarity, and reliable detection than active deterrence features.
- I am upgrading from a Tapo C520WS.
Question:
Did I make the right camera choices for a sub-$300-per-camera setup?
Are there any better cameras I should have bought instead of these two, specifically for Blue Iris + CodeProject.AI and night driveway detail?
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