New Camera Advice?

[wolfhelper]

I'm wanting to add another 3 cameras around the property. RIght now I'm running Blue Iris with it doing all the AI detection vs on camera. I'm using a few IPC-T5442T-ZE which if I understand has been updated to T54IR-ZE S3. I'm thinking of getting a few of the non-variable focused based on locations now. (IPC-T54IR-AS S3, I beleive they are the same thing just not varable focused). I also have a IPC-B54IR-ASE-S3 that I like the picture of as well.

Basically I'm looking for recomendations/advice? I'm mostly interested in night time quality as most cameras I've seen do pretty good during the day. Almost all my locations are pitch black at night. Think up in the wooded mountains with buildings only have a couple motion activated lights. So pretty dark views.

Is there something I should be looking at other than the S3 IR versions? Other version? Even other brands putting something better out?

If the S3 version is still at the top for dark night views can anyone help me with why I would want a torret vs a bullet in a 3.6mm since they are both there? Is one better than the other?

Thanks

 

[Flintstone61]

The sensor size coupled with IR is pretty optimal on the IPC-T54IR-AS S3. The Bullet Version @wittaj might have stronger IR lights, and should have more IR adjustments.
Which might be better in the dark dark.
I know my Empire Tech Bullets have better IR than my Turrets, but I'm in a Suburban area, so I cannot attest or recommend.
Somebody will know if the T54IR Bullet @bigredfish has better IR....

 

[bigredfish]

Generally yes, the bullets have stronger IR than the turrets.
If you can live with the slightly bigger camera, get the bullet