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    Beginner Question: AI or dump camera for Frigate

    Thank you. This I will take in consideration when selecting the cameras. But I might start with two cameras and something free like Frigate. What I have read and tested with a web cam in combination with Frigate so far, let me believe that it will satisfy my needs. scare possible intruders (a...
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    Thank you. This narrows down the choices to a clear direction: two cams with "normal" view angle of about 90°.
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    Beginner Question: AI or dump camera for Frigate

    Thank you. This helps a lot to get the right impression. The pictures of your second post are impressive. Using AI detection of the camera, would I still be able to use frigate for the event triggered storage? Or is this possible only by using an NVR out of the ecosystem of the camera's maker?
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    Beginner Question: AI or dump camera for Frigate

    Yes "dumb" in the meaning of not smart and without AI. Sorry for spelling mistake.
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    This is the question I was asking in my initial post. :-) To summarize the options, that I have on the table: 180° PTZ Combined PTZ + 180° two bullet in the center two bullet at the corners
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    Thank your for help. I am not looking for a specific device proposal. I am more interested in to get an understanding of pros and cons and to find the best concept for my application.
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    Yes, this also sounds like a good idea. This proposal with a combined 180° camera will address the issue with the blind spot of the PTZ. The proposed device seems to be a little bit over spec: 3 km detection range and 200 m IR range. I only want to cover a 10 m x 10 m area. I could count the...
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    Beginner Question: AI or dump camera for Frigate

    Hello, I am new to the IP camera topics and I am new to Frigate. In installed Frigate successfully on my Proxmox VE and started playing. An integration in Home Asistant is planned as well. To Frigate I came mainly because of the recording function and the integration to Home Assistant. As the...
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    I found IP Video System Design Tool and with the trial version I could get a good impression about my situation. Now it is more clear to me: One camera does not help at all. I need tow Even having two cameras at the center position is too far away from the configuration I am willing to...
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    Is there any free software where I can simulate the detection zones for different focal lengths and camera positions? I only found paid software.
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    Hello, I need some help to select the best camera type for my application. I want to observe the backyard of my apartment of about 10 m width and 9 m depth marked in red. The yellow marked area in front of the wall I want to be able to see. In blue I marked the area where people can enter. In...