Looking for PTZ suggestions

[Bob Schulz]

I would like to install a PTZ at about the location this photo was taken from. Mostly for watching the Purple Martin nests on other side of pool. But would be nice to zoom into the woods or the fields to watch other wildlife. How about some suggestions

 

[coney27]

What's your price range? What system do you use now? Do you have outdoor lighting? How far are the nests away from the vantage point? How far are the woods away? You have posed a very vague question which could return with thousands of different answers.

 

[guykuo]

Looks like you will need at least 20X zoom for any chance of seeing those nests.
Dahua SD49225T-HN from Andy is a good starting point.

 

[Bob Schulz]

Nests are about 100' away, woods are about 200-300 feet away. I am running Blue Iris with all Dahua cams from Andy so far. No outdoor lighting but I can always mount IRs if I wanted night views of pool areas. Price? 300-700? flexible

 

[coney27]

Value Series 4 MP Indoor/Outdoor 25× Network IR PTZ Camera

Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE(S6) 4 MP Network IR PTZ Camera adopts 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS chip. With the 25 × optical zoom lens, the camera offers more details over expansive areas. This series of cameras can be widely used for wide ranges of high-definition, such as rivers, forests, roads...

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[looney2ns]

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