Home Presentation Format... so we can have an efficient discussion about camera placement?

[MacFun]

What's the best way to present a home to the community such that I can be advised the best place to mount cameras? I assume I'll need a set of some kind combined with actual photos where they are marked with location numbers to better aid in an efficient discussion.

So, how should I present my home to you so we can talk about it?

Thanks,

Rob

 

[wittaj]

It works best with an aerial photo from like Google Maps and then some on the ground pictures from the house looking out and from the perimeter of the property looking back at the house.

 

[Ri22o]

^^What he said, and a good, SHORT description of what you are realistically looking to accomplish.

 

[wittaj]

+1 above - like do you want OBSERVE or IDENTIFY capabilities.

 

[Ri22o]

Here is some something to get us started.

Seeing someone is one thing, but identifying someone is another.

Below are captures from my 2MP B52IR-X3 that has 3.6mm, 12mm, and 25mm focal lengths. The three lenses in the camera all point at the same spot. In this case, the guy is across the street about 100ft away.

He is in every capture, but not all of the FOVs give the same detail.

One can Detect or Observe.
One can Recognize.
One can Identify.

Pick the capture that best describes what you are wanting to accomplish and we can recommend the appropriate camera for each location.

3.6mm:


12mm:


25mm:



If 100ft is too far, here is someone about 40-45ft away from the same camera model.

3.6mm:


12mm:


25mm: