PTZ Dome
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Looking for PTZ suggestions
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
Best value / performance PTZ for home usage?
Looking for the best bang for buck PTZ camera that has really good low light performance. ideally min of 4mp ... auto tracking would be great but not a dealbreaker. would like a decent zoom ability of more than 4x if possible.
As mentioned in your other thread, in my opinion I would skip any with a dome if you're mounting outside and/or in dark areas. Go turret style like pictured in my avatar. Hik and Dahua are some of the top ones, however you can get generic ebay versions for $100-150.
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What drives your decision for a dome cam vs a turret?
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I believe there's a 4MP version now but still uses a 1/2.8 chip instead of something more appropriate for higher performance needed at night for 4MP like a 1/1.8 chip. Ask @EMPIRETECANDY about the status of it.
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Great question.. I want the ability to auto track moving objects. day and night and hopefull get a few plates here and there. i would need a PTZ for this.. The dome also makes it kinda hard to see where the lens is tracking unless you walk right up to it..What drives your decision for a dome cam vs a turret?
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I believe there's a 4MP version now but still uses a 1/2.8 chip instead of something more appropriate for higher performance need for 4MP like a 1/1.8 chip. Ask @EMPIRETECANDY about the status of it.
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This would be good but would stick out too much..
2 MP Outdoor 25× IR Network Speed Dome
Hikvision DS-2DE5225IW-AE Network IR Speed Dome Cameras produce images with a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. The embedded 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS chip supports 120 dB WDR, and the 25x optical zoom allows for greater detail to be collected over more expansive areas.
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Why would you avoid a PTZ dome for usage outside or in dark areas?
And I certainly would avoid generic non branded 100$ pts cams on ebay. You get what you pay for especially on ebay.
Sybertiger
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@wxjoe can you post a pic of your mounting location from about 50+ ft away to give us an idea. I fear for your dissatisfaction when you end up noticing the inevitable glare off the dome and eventual UV damage to the dome. I don't have a PTZ yet but consideration of the "obnoxiousness" and "outrage" by homeowners is worth considering but it depends on where it's mounted and how much noise it might make.
I can do that later.. but for now i have a 8.5" over hang "soffet" that it will be under about 12-15 feet off the ground.
Always seem to be issues with glare and IR reflection with domes, in my opinion. I have a generic ebay 20x PTZ that's been running fine since 2016, its a bit clunky and has some issues now and then but it works.
My DS-2DE4A425IW-DE works amazing well and have no glare issues as it is mounted under a white soffit. Maybe your set up needs to be tweaked to prevent glare.
And @wxjosaid hes willing spend up to $500 for a camera. I'm sure he doesnt want to settle for a clunky non functioning off brand ebay cam.
Just giving options. I don't own any domes. Back on topic.