I have been out of the market for a while so, I am not current on what near term releases from Dahua are "best".
I am in a rural area so, I need good long range performance. My driveway is a 1/4 mile long so, long range detection is needed. I would like to be able to identify faces at 200 yards at night. This suggests I should be looking at an 8MP sensor in the 1.2" or 1.8" range but, perhaps 4MP would be better overall? $1,000 isn't a hard limit but, a lot more isn't going to happen and I am not sure a lot less will get me what I really need for longer range detection and identification.
Secondly, should I consider secondary lighting sources for use at night? Around the farm house I do run the standard LED floodlights so, within ~50 yards I can see everything with my unaided eyesight.
I am open to other thoughts and ideas as well. I will be installing some cameras at the farmhouse to catch close action as well so, this is mainly meant for longer range usage.
TIA,
Sid
I am in a rural area so, I need good long range performance. My driveway is a 1/4 mile long so, long range detection is needed. I would like to be able to identify faces at 200 yards at night. This suggests I should be looking at an 8MP sensor in the 1.2" or 1.8" range but, perhaps 4MP would be better overall? $1,000 isn't a hard limit but, a lot more isn't going to happen and I am not sure a lot less will get me what I really need for longer range detection and identification.
Secondly, should I consider secondary lighting sources for use at night? Around the farm house I do run the standard LED floodlights so, within ~50 yards I can see everything with my unaided eyesight.
I am open to other thoughts and ideas as well. I will be installing some cameras at the farmhouse to catch close action as well so, this is mainly meant for longer range usage.
TIA,
Sid