Someone told me there is a USB connector for powering an illuminator. But
it sounds like you are already planning on one of these:
https://store.ui.com/us/en/collections/unifi-accessory-tech-camera-enhancers
/products/uacc-g5-enhancer
-----Original Message-----
From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Bill Prince
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 2:13 PM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience
The G5-PRO does allow you to turn off its IR so you can add a different
illuminator. However, being color blind, I'm not all that impressed by
color. That would also require running another cable to power the
illuminator.
bp
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On 3/4/2024 11:37 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote:
> Some people get a powerful add-on IR illuminator, that could also let you
> choose the wavelength to make sure it's not visible.
>
> I've seen ads for color night vision cameras, that could be good IF it
works
> as advertised. On our G4 Pro tower cameras I wish I could delay the
switch
> to night vision until it's really dark, the B&W image is less useful.
>
> Here's an example of what I've seen advertised:
>
> https://www.tp-link.com/us/technology/tapo-camera/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Bill Prince
> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 1:09 PM
> To: af@af.afmug.com
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience
>
> The only problems with that camera are 1)Effectively no sun in this
> location, 2)No LTE available there, 3)No IR mode, and 4)The spotlight
(which
> I don't want anyway) only goes 26 feet (big whoop).
>
>
> bp
> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>
> On 3/4/2024 10:43 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote:
>> Not really answering your question, but I did see this article a few
>> days
>> ago:
>> https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085151/anker-eufy-4k-lte-cam-s330
>> -featu
>> res-price
>>
>> As far as Ubiquiti cameras, I only have the F4-Pro so can't comment on
>> the G5.
>>
>> At night, IR mode is a mixed bag. People and critters become glowing
> eyes.
>> In some weather we get swirling fog or mystery floaties.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Bill Prince
>> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:31 PM
>> To: AFMUG <af@af.afmug.com>
>> Subject: [AFMUG] Security camera experience
>>
>> I tried sending this "OT", but nothing happened (reminds me of a
>> 3-Stooges script), so I decided that maybe it's not so off topic after
> all.
>> We want to put up a security camera where it is far enough away, and
>> with terrain & tree issues overlooking the entrance to our property.
>> It will be about 50-60 feet above the driveway. There are no lights
>> down there, and the spot where I want to put it is difficult enough to
>> reach that I don't want to mess with batteries or WiFi. So it will be a
> wired/POE camera.
>> The camera that (so far) seems to meet my needs is the Unifi
>> UVC-G5-PRO, mainly because it has an ~~80 foot range in IR mode, and
>> the image quality is noticeably better than the G4 and below models.
>> It also has enough smarts to act as a "doorbell" of sorts should anyone
> come driving up.
>> One downside is that it's WHITE, so I will need to camo it somewhat. I
>> don't know if the IR is low or no glow, but that would be a major plus
>> if it had it because I don't want it drawing attention.
>>
>> It will also require Ubiqiti's Cloud Key G2+ to act as an NVR (and it
>> can handle a few more cameras should the need arise).
>>
>> Before I pull the trigger on this, I thought I'd throw it out to the
>> Borg to see if anyone has any other thoughts or recommendations.
>>
>> --
>> bp
>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>>
>>
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