Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

[Ri22o]

When those trees mature the trunks will be quite a bit wider blocking more view. But only blocking view behind them, for security footage the view in front is what you want.

I will say you can definitely Identify on the 3.6mm and the 12mm which is nice. The 25mm Recognize. The sidewalk is a good focal point.

Part of this whole project is to be able to ID on the walking path, which I should be able to do with the 25mm once I can work around the trees. It's only about 61' to the path through these trees, and about 48' if I move to the right. Had the landscapers followed the staggered pattern, this wouldn't be an issue, but alas, here we are. Once it comes time to work on final install I may print a 3D shim to get me to the angle I need.

I am not too worried about the trees getting bigger. They have been there for 8 years now and have barely grown.

I will grab some night IR shots later this evening, but currently they seem promising with a half-assed setting adjustment and set to 50%.

 

[David L]

Part of this whole project is to be able to ID on the walking path, which I should be able to do with the 25mm once I can work around the trees. It's only about 61' to the path through these trees, and about 48' if I move to the right. Had the landscapers followed the staggered pattern, this wouldn't be an issue, but alas, here we are. Once it comes time to work on final install I may print a 3D shim to get me to the angle I need.

I am not too worried about the trees getting bigger. They have been there for 8 years now and have barely grown.

I will grab some night IR shots later this evening, but currently they seem promising with a half-assed setting adjustment and set to 50%.

Gotta, our tree trunks are three times that size

 

[Ri22o]

I haven't been out to walk around yet, but this is what I am seeing with minimal settings adjustments and 8.33 exp and 45 gain.

You can see the hot spot on the tree. It's throwing a lot of IR out there.

25% IR for all three.


100% IR for all three.

 

[David L]

It is great you can adjust the IR for each Lens. You will definitely be turning it down for the 3.6mm not to whiteout anyone's face...

 

[Ri22o]

It is great you can adjust the IR for each Lens. You will definitely be turning it down for the 3.6mm not to whiteout anyone's face...

Definitely. I will walk out there in a bit and see how bad things are. I am sure it's going to be a chore to even start getting them set correctly.

 

[David L]

Definitely. I will walk out there in a bit and see how bad things are. I am sure it's going to be a chore to even start getting them set correctly.

Baby steps, just do it while weather permits

 

[Ri22o]

Baby steps, just do it while weather permits

Definitely. Right now I am racking my brain on how to come up with a mount where I can hang it, similar to the PFB204, and also incorporate a junction box. This would probably give me more freedom left and right than trying to use the toothed elbow in the armature, but I'm also not trying to make this thing any more obvious than it already is.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Those trees not be too big problems for the camera i think, the IR is too strong.
Good news, we got some stocks again for this camera, update to the webiste. Please try to buy with a PFA124 junction box.

 

[Ri22o]

I still need to work on the settings, but it's not too bad with what I've thrown at it. The IR also didn't do as much damage up close as I had expected it to. If I could get past that tree, and bump up the Far IR, path captures would be much better.

IR:
Near 100%
Mid 25%
Far 25%

 

[bigredfish]

Next up, moving subject with video

 

[Ri22o]

Next up, moving subject with video

Here is the video from the above snapshots. I need to figure out the best way to keep it from cutting the videos short. I think I need to increase the post-trigger record time, but have not had a chance to see how BI behaves, this is just from the SD card.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

I think the IR need do stronger, or else the long range is not good, and shutter speed setting also make pic a little dark.

 

[Ri22o]

I think the IR need do stronger, or else the long range is not good, and shutter speed setting also make pic a little dark.

Near is 100, Mid and Far are both only 25.

I still need to mess with settings.

 

[bigredfish]

Yep, more IR out further will help. Shutter IMHO is fine if you can get more IR out there

 

[bigredfish]

Near is 100, Mid and Far are both only 25.

I still need to mess with settings.

I'd flip those for starters

 

[Ri22o]

I'd flip those for starters

I wanted to see how much high IR might wash out the face up close, that's why I'm at those numbers. I definitely plan to go higher further out.

 

[David L]

At 100% Near it looks good to me. No washout. My 5442 I have had to tone down the IR for closeups. Had my 5442 in our backyard porch area with the back door right underneath the camera so washout when someone was entering/exiting our back door. Your video up close looks good although I did not see you directly in the middle FOV looking at the Camera. Which a thief may not do if they detect the IR lights.

Speaking of the IR lights, with 8, how bright/noticeable are they?

 

[David L]

Thanks again for posting...

 

[Rebelx]

Hi boys, I have an issue with some person vandalising the front of my porch. There are only two directions of approach. Do you think this will work with Dahua NVR for IVS alarm aand maybe recognise a fast moving target at night?

I can provide light if required but currently the area is dark. Thanks.