The problem I've found with bullt in illumination for outdoor cameras is
that often the leds for illumination are behind the glass the camera is
looking through. As a result, the illuminator ends up illuminating
anything that is on the glass and preventing good night vision. In an
outdoor setting, the glass doesn't stay clean for very long so for outdoor
cameras I almost always use an external illuminator.
I don't know how the camera you mentioned is designed and if that is the
case with it.
On Mon, Mar 4, 2024, 2:35 PM Bill Prince <part15...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>
> 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
> >
> >
> > -----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
> > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
> >
> > 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.
> >>>
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> >>>
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