First let me say, I am not sure if there are different guys in the Hikvision area than the Dahua area, as I posted a similar post there to get some recommendations. If the same guys are over here, I apologize for the repeat. Just hoping to get as many opinons and feedback as possible. So to make a long story short, we have some high school kids, possibly young adults, throwing eggs and shooting paintballs at our house from the roadway, approximately 60 to 80 feet away from the edge of the house. Police have been notified on multiple occasions with no solution other than us getting cameras. The police said make sure they are good enough quality to get a plate and possibly facial recognition (from 60 to 80 feet away). Sometimes it is day time, sometimes it is night. I know on Dahua side the starlight 2MP camera is the best nighttime camera, but I seriously doubt 2MP will get the plate or facial recognition needed. I know I can use optical zoom, which I am seriously considering at this point, but I also was kicking around the idea of using high quality 8MP with STARVIS sensor and low lux rating along with a high power IR external source light mounted near the camera shining over the property. Here is an example of what I am talking about:
https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR130-198-Outdoor-300-400ft-Illuminator/dp/B004F9LF7E
https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR110-114-Outdoor-200-300ft-Illuminator/dp/B003ZX1M88
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q
So I would be curious to hear your opinions on if you think this would work or not. If not, what optical magnification on which Hikvision camera would you recommend?
I am attaching before and after pictures other people who purchased the IR lights took and posted on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR130-198-Outdoor-300-400ft-Illuminator/dp/B004F9LF7E
https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR110-114-Outdoor-200-300ft-Illuminator/dp/B003ZX1M88
https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q
So I would be curious to hear your opinions on if you think this would work or not. If not, what optical magnification on which Hikvision camera would you recommend?
I am attaching before and after pictures other people who purchased the IR lights took and posted on Amazon.
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