Need help finding camera! (Deeply apologize if in wrong category)

[AlfredG94]

I'm running BI3, and I need a camera that records 1080p with decent to great range that's $200-$250 that's compatible with Blue Iris 3. I Need something able to view a license plate overlooking a parking lot. Again, I'm sorry if in the wrong section of the forum (I'm a NOOB :sad, just need some expertise. haha

 

[fenderman]

Welcome to the forum...there are several threads on license plate capture...you will need to post an image of the area you are looking at...you will not be able to get a wide shot and also capture all the plates...generally you need a camera dedicated to capturing plates that is placed in the proper position. If you need to capture at night, then it gets even more complex..

 

[olli]

What about http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hikvision-DS-2CD2T32-I8-3MP-IP-Camera-EXIR-Bullet-Outdoor-Network-Camera-IR-range-up-to/2053169208.html
Good IR, and should maybe take 16mm to properly zoom into license plates. And like fenderman, you cannot do both things with one camera. So maybe 2 pcs of that camera, and other with 16mm lens and another with 4mm.

 

[dalepa]

The T32-8worked well for me at 16mm... You have to up the frame rate at night and even turn down the brightness/gain/etc to grab just the plate at night. Everything else will be dark, but the plate will be clear.

What about http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hikvision-DS-2CD2T32-I8-3MP-IP-Camera-EXIR-Bullet-Outdoor-Network-Camera-IR-range-up-to/2053169208.html
Good IR, and should maybe take 16mm to properly zoom into license plates. And like fenderman, you cannot do both things with one camera. So maybe 2 pcs of that camera, and other with 16mm lens and another with 4mm.