Long-distance camera options

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I am trying to find an ip camera solution to monitor the front and back entrances for a house on a ranch. It is roughly 1/4 mile (~400 meters) from the house (where internet and power are easily accessible) to the front and back gates.

The current solution is a PTZ camera with "20x" zoom on the front gate that is mounted to the front of the house. This does allow to see when someone has opened the gate and get a general idea of the color and type (pickup/car) of the entering vehicle. The autofocus (haven't successfully disabled it as of yet) has occasional issues during the day, but is frequently adjusting (incorrectly) at night.

I think (a very dangerous activity for me!) that a fixed focus ip camera with a telephoto lens would provide clearer views. Anyone know of such a beast or have an alternative solution?

Thanks

 

[dudemaar]

Wow, thats a long ways. just for fun I ran into this thread awhile back.

Dahua 4MP 25mm LPR Modification

Starting a thread for this project and discussion.. this is the poor mans long range LPR setup. Camera: IPC-HFW4431M-AS-I2 ($100) Lens: 25mm Cheap-o ($20 DHL) Just installed the lens and am evaluating it, with this camera I was able to fully reassemble the camera despite the longer lens...

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! cant believe they even have lenses this big, lol.

good luck!

 

[samplenhold]

SD10A260WA-HNF 60X Optical zoom

Today get the big monster for a client's booking, costs for 2.5 months,

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This has a 5.6-336mm lens running 2MP on a 1/1.8" sensor.

 

[Jessie.slimer]

SD10A260WA-HNF 60X Optical zoom

Today get the big monster for a client's booking, costs for 2.5 months,

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This has a 5.6-336mm lens running 2MP on a 1/1.8" sensor.

Wow I wonder what the price tag is on that monster

 

[Jessie.slimer]

Nevermind, I found it. $2000usd. Crazy, but looks like an awesome camera.

Holy 60x Zoom Batman! Dahua SD10A260WA-HNF

https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/productDetail/38587?us

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[Priority]

Thanks for the ideas so far--the info inspired me to look in some previously abandoned directions.

Looks like Dahua's ePoE will allow me 800m of ethernet cable and have cameras close(r) to the gates. Link

Also, the idea interchangeable lenses is very interesting. Still reading through the different lens mount options and need to find a camera with a lens mount that is okay for exterior exposure.

 

[Jessie.slimer]

If moving the camera closer to the gates is an option, maybe look into solar power.

For anyone that might be installing an off grid camera powered by solar

Just thought some of you might find this useful. I am sure Ubiquiti cameras are not on par with some of the stuff you guys use but the principles in the video are the same.

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