HI all I'm new, need help with Camera with Zoom .

[ffarrell]

Hi All

I have a computer running a Plex server and Home seer in my garage. I just paid for Blue Iris so that part is done.

1. What IP Cam could I buy that would read a license plate 75 to 100 feet away.

2. Is there a Turret style Camera with zoom that will do what I'm asking.

thanks
fvf

 

[Q™]

The dahua 15x (or > 15x) 2MP Starlight PTZ cammeras provide a lot of flexibility along with a lot of functionality.

 

[bigredfish]

Turret wont typically allow enough zoom for 75-100'

Look at the Dahua HFW5231E-Z12E

 

[mat200]

Hi All

I have a computer running a Plex server and Home seer in my garage. I just paid for Blue Iris so that part is done.

1. What IP Cam could I buy that would read a license plate 75 to 100 feet away.

2. Is there a Turret style Camera with zoom that will do what I'm asking.

thanks
fvf

Welcome @ffarrell

bigredfish and Q has given a couple of good options for your requirements. Also do see the LPR section as license plate capture during low light conditions requires tuning the camera to just capture license plates.

 

[aristobrat]

FWIW, generally once you tune a camera to be able to capture license plates at night, reflective license plates is the only thing the camera can see at night... most everything else will be too dark.

 

[ffarrell]

Thank you all for the help.

I have decided to get more then 1 cam to do the job. I've got the WAF ( wife acceptance Factor ) risen to the level of 4 cams now so it's looking good. We have had a new neighbor move in across the street that have attracted the police because there is a question of selling drugs after hours and I don't believe they are pharmacist. I just want to track the cars that come and go at night.

I went with the EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 2MP Starlight WDR IR Eyeball Starlight Network IP Camera English Version. It looked to be a good all around choice. I plane to add 2 more bullets to cover my front door coming and going. lastly a wide angle for the back of house.

thank you all again
fvf