Outdoor Property Corner Coverage

[Barboots]

I'm chasing some ideas from those who can afford the time.

I want a camera to cover some of this area so I I can monitor the boat and caravan (travel trailer). The furthest out that I could install a post is the corner of the brick garden bed. If I capture from overhead I figure I'm not going to ID any potential villains?

Any tips, tricks or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[geezer]

- You could place a pole there with two cameras. One at the top with a wide FOV, one lower down with a tighter view straight out the driveway.
- Two poles would be better, of course
- If you make one or more long aerial spans, consider using cable with a built-in support strand.
Others will have more specific recommendations, I'm sure.

 

[Barboots]

That's not a bad idea thanks Geezer. Maybe one pole on the corner, and one approximately level with the front of the caravan (camper/TT)?

Cheers, Steve

 

[geezer]

I think you should draw a map of the property, to scale as best you can manage. Try different placements of 1 or 2 cameras of differing heights, angles, and FOV. Then get a tall stepladder, move it around, climb up and imagine the camera view (or combined views). Then make your purchase decision(s). To insure a satisfactory result, the last step before installing any poles would be to rig up the camera(s) temporarily. Somehow. Built a tripod of 2x4's. Find a portable basketball net you can borrow. Whatever.

 

[Barboots]

I have a mini scaffold for the mock-up part of the job... I'm more wondering if there are some unique options that a noob wouldn't have thought of.

Simply using a second post was a good idea. Having to dig the holes must have prevented me from thinking of it!

 

[looney2ns]

Use this: IPVM Camera Calculator V3 keep PPF>100.

Read here: IPCamTalk Cliff Notes 2018-03.docx

 

[Barboots]

Thanks. I've been been going through the notes and using the calculator for several days now. However the best approach for this awkward/important location is still not clear to me. Ordinarily I'd try to have more of a plan before starting off, but I'm just going to order a few Starlight varifocals and play.

The NVR is the remaining decision.