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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    That would be passively covered by the PTZ, but the kids never play there. I can foresee that area inheriting one of the turrets when I decide to upgrade something.
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    The costs are being covered (hopefully) by state funds, as a way to monitor my son (special needs, state waiver) but still provide independence, so the cost isn't hitting the wallet the same way. I love that the 54IR is well known and loved, but if it's really from 2019, are there features that...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    That's exactly what I'm worried about, at the last moment here I'm considering changing to the T54IR since it's an established model. I really like the white lights on the PRO though. I'm not trying to Identify at all right now, just Observe kids in the yard, so there's time to allow the...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Yeah, I wasn't thrilled with that aspect of the quote. Planning to use mostly T54PRO-ZE, 1/1.8, 4MP, with the variofocal compensating for whichever depth is best in the spot. This is my first go at cameras, so I'll can switch some out over the next year when I've learned my lesson.
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Thanks @Holbs, I (and I expect others who stumble upon this in the future) really appreciate the honesty and details. For the record, that next quote was from a small shop and the costs much more reasonable, ~$170/drop (parts and labor), or $125/hr labor + parts. They're struggling with...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Thanks for the pics, yeah you really can't tell acting at that distance. Which camera is that?
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    I'm willing to concede that seeing the park at 450ft at night is not happening, but what if we adjust to Observable in daytime, then will one of the bullets be acceptable?
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    Luminys vs EmpireTech?

    Thanks, that seems like sound logic. Would there be fears that the firmware would never be updated in the future? Eventually they'll have to hire developers and update things, right?
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    So, at ~400-450ft, everything would be a useless blur? Would that camera be fully zoomed in at that distance? DORI numbers show 1850/740/370/185, so real world daylight would be 925/370/185/92. Observe is just a little past ideal, and at night even Detect would be (worse than) questionable at...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Not looking to Identify, just Observe. here's the DORI for the 8mp bullet IPC-B58PRO-Z4E, wouldn't that work easily?
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    Luminys vs EmpireTech?

    I saw those posts, but figured maybe in the 8 months since then we'd have more data. Thanks for the chart. Is there another that correlates EmpireTech to Dahua, I'm not familiar enough with Dahua models, or can I get some help on which ones are closest to these - PTZ3E10X-T180, IPC-T54PRO-ZE...
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    Luminys vs EmpireTech?

    I'm hoping to learn what the differences are between Luminys vs EmpireTech. I know this forum strongly supports Andy w/ empiretech, and that's great, but since Luminys is the same Dahua hardware, is there a big difference between the two? What I can tell it would be two things: international...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Follow up to a prior question, which bullet cam would be right to see ~450ft from high up on the NW side towards the park? In keeping with the same product line, it would seem like the question is really, do I need 8MP or 4MP (IPC-B58PRO-Z4E or IPC-B54PRO-Z4E)
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Ok, I love the idea behind the 180°, but for some reason I feel like the IR is a must, and I can't run the white lights all night. Having said that, I need just a little more help, for the NW corner. With the T180 at the back deck door or the T54PRO at the corner, neither will see the fenced in...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Amazing, thank you both. You really can't see a seam between the images. It's frustrating that the T180 doesn't have IR, though. For the NW corner, I'm considering a PTZ. It's home position will be over the yard, but I can swivel it to the side yard to confirm the fence is closed or zoom a...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Thank you. Planning to get help running the cables, or hire a contractor. I've had one quote so far and each run, including labor and materials, is $600! These are not complicated runs either, unfinished basement into an attached unfinished garage. I've got another quote incoming soon...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Thank you, the explanation is much appreciated. I received 2 quotes from security companies, who each wanted to install their $600 cameras that do less than a $200 dahua, but that's the price point that's expected from the budget, so I may a well spend it! Are there recommended 1/1.2" turrets...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Well, typical kid hours not middle of the night, but I'm mid latitude (~45°) so in summer it's bright until 9, but winter is dark before 5, so it's a mix of both. I'd prefer to have decent nighttime visibility, but it's not the most critical. Can you explain the logic of what you're thinking...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    I'm assuming the cameras will have ~90° FOV. I think the south side is fairly easy, one camera in the SW corner pointed SE (covers the front door at ~30', the walking path, and most of the front yard), another one in the SE corner pointed SW. The north side is really challenging my spacial...
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    Would appreciate guidance on camera install locations

    Hello! I would really appreciate some advice on where to install cameras and which cameras would fit my needs. I've lurked for a while and tried to answer the basic questions below, I hope it isn't so much text that I get no replies :embarrassed: Purpose: The primary objective is to have...
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    Hello

    Thank you, good links for sure. I was trying to find the right place to start a conversation about my needs, but it seems like this one will work, so I'll info dump. (as a side note, I think it would be helpful for beginners here to be given a template to fill out so that you knowledgeable folk...
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    Hello

    Thanks! That looks very similar to the brand new IPC-T54PRO-ZE, minus the warm white lights, which I like. Is the T54PRO just too new to be considered best all around yet, or is there something else about it I should be concerned about?
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    Hello

    Hello everyone. I've been lurking for months and need specific guidance on which cameras to purchase for the exterior of my home. I expect I'll buy empiretech, but which models? Which is the appropriate subforum for that?
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