New here, need to update my system

[bigredfish]

And really looking back on this thread, I think you're seeing that the first priority is getting the right camera for the job and tuning it to the scene to achieve desired results. While the VMS/NVR is important, the camera is what makes or breaks the end result.

 

[CaveGimp]

@bigredfish I see what my problem is, I interface directly with the NVR. I will have to try SmartPSS.

Thank you both for all the info. My new plan is to acquire a few 5442s, update

 

[bigredfish]

Yeah that will be a good step forward

SmartPSS is great for Live View/Playback/Downloading clips full stop.

To manage your NVR try logging into its Web Interface with a web browser. Its probably at its default so try typing 192.168.1.108 into a web browser and hit Enter on the keybord.

 

[justthefacts]

Where my camera's are I also have motion activated floodlights to light up any perp !

 

[samplenhold]

Consider having at least two cams at the driveway, in crossing views. This is my driveway set up.

There are three cams that cover the driveway. One on the left, one on the right, and an overview in a window over the garage.



This is a shot from my Driveway BI group:

This is the overview shot with some random guy walking up on my JGC this evening. It is a 2MP PTZ cam on a 1/2.8" sensor set at 2.7mm. Not much good for ID, but great to see what is going on around the driveway area.


This is a shot from the Driveway right cam which is a fixed lens T5442 in 6mm. A 4MP on a 1/1.8" sensor. Decent face shot.


This is from the left driveway cam. An older varifocal model 4MP on a 1/3" sensor set at 7.5mm. Not a great face shot but the FOV is good. Need to replace with a newer cam, like a 5442.


Now I do have a lot of light here. That is why the color cams do well here.