Need advice: 2 Dahua cameras for outdoor garden surveillance

[fedter]

Hi everyone,

after purchasing and successfully installing my first camera (IPC-T54IR-AS) for an indoor office room, I would now like to install cameras at home to monitor the outside area of my house.

I am planning to install two cameras. The planned camera positions are marked in the attached sketch.

Installation details:

• Camera 1 will be protected from rain by a roof/overhang.
• Camera 2 will not be covered and will be mounted on a downspout.
• Both cameras will be mounted at a height of approximately 8.5 ft (2.6 meters).
• The dimensions of the monitored area can be seen in the attached sketch.
• Budget: $100–400 per camera

Requirements:

• At least reliable person detection, preferably identification in key areas
• Built-in AI person detection (camera-side)
• Reliable night-time person detection
• Good low-light/night performance. Some ambient light is available from a streetlamp outside the property. External motion-triggered LED lighting can be added if needed
• Reliable integration with Synology Surveillance Station
• Recordings should be stored in Synology Surveillance Station and also backed up to cloud storage, e.g. Hetzner Storage Box

Could you please recommend specific Dahua / EmpireTech camera models for this setup?

I would also appreciate advice on the best focal length/lens choice for each position, based on the attached sketch, and where I can buy the recommended models.

Thank you very much in advance for your help!

 

[wittaj]

I would get the 54IR -ZE varifocal to dial in for your area.

 

[bigredfish]

+1

Plan on adding a flood light if you want to get a good crisp image in color.
If B&W IR is ok, you're good to go