Recommendations for camera locations requested

[MMcCawley]

Hi,

My family is living in Uganda and I am getting ready to install cameras on our compound. Attached is a diagram of our compound (dimensions in feet) and my proposed locations for the cameras. We have the following cameras and I would appreciate recommendations on which cameras you recommend installing at the locations:

• Lorex 4KHDIP822 System: Two LNB8963 cameras and two LNB9232 cameras
• Two Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Cameras

Also, if you'd recommend installing the cameras at different locations please feel free to add your input.

 

[mat200]

HI @MMcCawley

I would use the varifocal cameras to focus in on the entrances so that you can get enough pixel density on those locations. 100 ppf is the standard. So a "4K" / 8MP would be about 38.4 feet wide when it is 100 ppf, and a 2MP / 1080P would be 19.2 feet wide.

 

[MMcCawley]

Thanks @mat200 . I jumped the gun and forgot to add the locations of the entrances to the house but have now updated the diagram. There is an entrance at the front of the house just to the left of camera location "2" and a second entrance on the bottom left corner of the house (left of camera location "5"). The building on the left is a garage and sleeping quarters for guards. Thanks again!

 

[mat200]

Thanks @mat200 . I jumped the gun and forgot to add the locations of the entrances to the house but have now updated the diagram. There is an entrance at the front of the house just to the left of camera location "2" and a second entrance on the bottom left corner of the house (left of camera location "5"). The building on the left is a garage and sleeping quarters for guards. Thanks again!

Hi @MMcCawley

Remember to test the positions so that you can get some good ID images of anyone entering. Also, during the testing remember to check WDR settings, due to the sun / shade and skin tones you may need to adjust the settings to get a good image.