stizzymack
Young grasshopper
- Apr 22, 2017
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I labeled the likely suspects:
1 - centered over the door (alernatively it could go right above on the ceiling. I don't have any room over my door, but if I were to install today I'd likely install over my door on the ceiling)
2 - face height to the side of the door
3 - where my camera is placed (I have a similiar entry way.)
And I wouldn't put too much thought into the tampering or theft of the camera - placement is more important and it can always be replaced.
Thanks! I never considered directly over the door. Appreciate the help!
Hi everyone, I am just learning about these cams and I'd like to replace my Ring Doorbell with this cam. ..
Seems like it'll be too low and someone could tamper with it.
Great point! Guess I'll be testing each location prior to securing. ThanksIf I could do it again, I'd choose to have my camera at face level beside the door. Given I've got a front step, an individual wearing a hat would need to look up at the camera for me to see their face.
Yes, my Ring Doorbell is wifi and it does work, but since I've found this forum Im learning that all my equipment is not that good. I did like the Ring, but I'm learning that there are better options.The Ring Doorbell is wifi correct? If it is working why not keep it and install one of these Dahua mini-dome wedge cameras also?
Note on the Dahua mini-dome wedges - properly installed they are very sold cameras - metal case - strong plastic dome. Solid enough for me to install at eye level. I also used some solid long screws to secure into one of the studs on the wall - so it will not be easy to pry off.
Is your camera the 2.8mm or 3.6mm?This definitely works better at a front door..
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My only issue is that in the web UI, and on gDMSS it doesn't look very good at all.
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lets see some caps please! with as wide as these bitches are I think lot of ppl gonna need corridor mode
Those MiniWedges IMHO are the best indoor camera you can get, excellent image in all lighting conditions, discrete, great audio pickup, wall to wall coverage.. They would work okay outside but be prepared to deal with all the shit domes throw at you.. reflections, uv degradation, bugs.. it is a compromise outside, and front door at head height is really only place I could justify it.
I have a local friend I'm trying to convince to actually mount to his front door, he's in a townhome (HOA) and they wont let him mount any cameras to the facade but we think we have a loophole because he owns the physical door
this doorbell is useless, it cannot provide a steady stream because its battery powered...it wont stream to nvr/vms....anyone who thinks the batter will last anywhere near 5 months is crazy.They are releasing a new battery/wifi doorbell camera. I was like, wow good specs.
Then i saw the picture, that thing is huge ! Mayby i was imagining doorbell cameras where pretty small. Have not actually looked at the specs of the older ones.
DB10 - Dahua Technology
this doorbell is useless, it cannot provide a steady stream because its battery powered...it wont stream to nvr/vms....anyone who thinks the batter will last anywhere near 5 months is crazy.
This one is big like a cell phone but POE.
I'm trying to figure out what I can use for my front door and am looking at using the wedge listed in this thread.
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But.... I have this one problem....
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A bright as F@$#CK sun that is DIRECTLY in front of my door.... it seriously burns holes in your eyes when you step outside in the late afternoon hours.
This wedge is a dome... so I'm thinking for a few hours a day it'll be useless... and the UV will kill it anyway.
I have an overhang..... so some kind of turret could go up there and be out of the sun... but then it'll be a bad angle for ID'ing anything.
Any recommendations what I can do here?
I'm trying to figure out what I can use for my front door and am looking at using the wedge listed in this thread.
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But.... I have this one problem....
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A bright as F@$#CK sun that is DIRECTLY in front of my door.... it seriously burns holes in your eyes when you step outside in the late afternoon hours.
This wedge is a dome... so I'm thinking for a few hours a day it'll be useless... and the UV will kill it anyway.
I have an overhang..... so some kind of turret could go up there and be out of the sun... but then it'll be a bad angle for ID'ing anything.
Any recommendations what I can do here?