Help me choose a camera/lens size

[mahockey]

Hi,

looking at the attached picture can you please advise the best lens size to purchase.


The existing cameras are ancient and looking to replace with I.P cameras and a new NVR.

All advice welcome.
thanks in advance

M.

 

[Q™]

My OPINION, starting with the upper left image and then moving clockwise:

1. Parking Area 1: 2.8mm lens
2. Parking Area 2: 4mm lens
3. Hallway: 6mm (maybe 8mm?) lens
4. Parking Area 3: 4mm lens (but a 2.8mm lens will give you a wider field of view which you may want to pickup more of the left-hand side)

These are just my personal opinions mahockey...there are other here with a LOT more experience than I. Let's see what they have to say.

 

[klasipca]

How critical is night time recording and or identifying faces, license plates and is your budget unlimited? You may want to check out some varifocal/ptz cams. Generally, people here recommend Hikvision, but if night time is important for you then don't bother with their 3MP/4MP budget cams for this type of coverage in the parking lot. If you want to stay on the budget then I recommend to look at Huisun Mini PTZ, but since it's only 2MP for that large of area it may not provide enough detail.

 

[mahockey]

excellent advice as always lads and thanks alot...keep em coming!