I might, but the built-in illuminator goes an advertised 82 feet, which
is a bit farther than I need. I've seen comparisons between the G5
cameras and the G4s and G3s, and the G5 is noticeably sharper; even in IR.
bp
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On 3/4/2024 12:30 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote:
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
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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/
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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
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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.
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bp
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