Below are pics of the test rig I used. A variation based on the suggestions offered on this forum. Very helpful.
We spent hours testing in day and night conditions first with a variable lens bullet (turret wasn't available at the time). Then acquired a 6mm turret and retested again. Then got a 3.6m turret and did more testing to confirm. In the end it was all worth it and time well spent. The fact that you're taking your time and asking about doing this is a first good step in the right direction. Advice on this forum from the gurus is always spot on.
I had all the materials on-hand so best to adapt to what you have before buying. You can't go wrong with a 2x4 or 2x3 post.
The metal pole was for a pending fencing repair project and the mounted board made it easy to fine tune the heights by sliding the board up/down and hand tightening the nuts.
In some locations/positions, you have to jig something up to adapt. Speed clamps help in stabilizing the rig if you need to omit the bucket and just go with the post solo.
You can use Dahua's SmartPSS program for testing. Quick to setup and figure out.
I used a laptop and an existing homemade 25ft Cat 5e patch cable so the laptop could be indoors or in the garage.
Also had a single port POE available and a 5-port switch. You will need a POE or a power supply for the camera. A single port POE is always helpful to have around.
Having your significant other help in the effort is worthwhile even if it means you have to wash dishes for a month
Post some pics and/or videos when you do your testing and get advice from this forum before buying all your gear and drilling holes.
I guarantee you someone will tell you your camera is too high.
Good luck!
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