Newbie coming from a ring setup

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n3wb
Oct 31, 2024
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Had some ring cameras at my old house, hoping to learn more about better systems for my new place.
I have been upgrading the internet lines already (House has no cat5 just old phone lines) and looking forward to getting a few good cams set up on blue iris.
 
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Here are some of my posts that I share when people are looking for information, hopefully you find them helpful.

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Thread '"I want 2.8mm cameras everywhere to see everything..." - This is why you need specific FOVs with purposeful focal lengths.'

I have gained a lot of knowledge since I signed up and wanted to share my experience and examples of improvements and changes for others who are coming from a "I want 2.8mm cameras everywhere to see everything" system mentality.

My ongoing "build/looking for advice" thread can be found here.

The post includes the original Dahua model numbers, but I have edited to add the updated Loryta/Empiretech model number and link where necessary.

Immediately below are images from my Lorex system with 2.8mm cameras. I had a mix of 1080p analogs and 2K POEs. I thought I had a good system...
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Thread 'Stranger Danger: Side-by-side captures of Ring/Arlo/Nest vs Better Cameras'

This post is a combination of the Typical Ring/Arlo/Nest Captures thread and the Captures from Better Cameras thread.

It's not too often we have side-by-side images of the crappy, consumer grade cameras with the same subject as better cameras that have been installed with a purpose.


It started with this post from a parent in our neighborhood.
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Her post lead to neighbors sharing these photos from their Ring and Nest doorbells.
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While this was all firing up, I was trying to get an idea of time frame so I could review my footage.
I ended...
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Thread 'Looking for advice on my install locations.'

After posting my thread on where/whether to install the 4K-X I realized I may need to adjust the locations of some of my cameras and with Andy's sale coming up I wanted to get some opinions so I can buy any new hardware I may need.

A little about where I live:
My street is lit primarily by coach lights on houses; it has some light but I am not fortunate enough to have a street light in front of my house. I am not in a "bad" part of town and it's usually pretty quiet. We don't really have many issues in my neighborhood but I am of the mindset of better now, than later. There...
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