Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-06 Thread Craig Baird
I do a lot of UniFi. Networks and cameras. I think you'll be fine with the G5 Pro and the Cloudkey. I usually prefer to use G4 cameras when they're outdoors, mostly due to the metal case, and my assumption that they'll be less susceptible to nearby lightning than the plastic cases on the G5s. But

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-06 Thread Bill Prince
bp On 3/6/2024 1:24 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: /FWIW, some customers seem to like the Blink cameras (Amazon's other camera brand besides Ring). I know you said no batteries, but supposedly with the 900 MHz Sync module, the camera batteries last 1-2 years. My understanding is that's

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-06 Thread Ken Hohhof
k up people talking 200 feet away, but if it's windy, the microphone is useless. -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of dmmoff...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 2:53 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience I have no construc

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-06 Thread dmmoffett
for some purposes. -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince Sent: Monday, March 04, 2024 1:31 PM To: AFMUG 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

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-05 Thread Bill Prince
24 8:50 AM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience It might be OK. The G5-PRO has a visor over the top, plus, in this instance it will be pointed down at an approximately 45° angle. I think it will be mounted high enough that there won't be any splash from the gr

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-05 Thread Ken Hohhof
with a PTZ camera. Unless they have AI now that detects a vehicle and automatically zooms in on the license plate. From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown via AF Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:58 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Cc: ch...@go-mtc.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience We can never

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-05 Thread Chuck McCown via AF
We can never see the license plates. From: Bill Prince Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:50 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience It might be OK. The G5-PRO has a visor over the top, plus, in this instance it will be pointed down at an approximately 45° angle

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-05 Thread Bill Prince
enhancers > /products/uacc-g5-enhancer > > > -Original Message- > From: AF 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

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-05 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
> > From: AF 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. Howeve

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Bill Prince
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

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Ken Hohhof
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

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Bill Prince
, the B 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 On Behalf Of Bill Prince Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 1:09 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Ken Hohhof
bag. People and critters become glowing eyes. > In some weather we get swirling fog or mystery floaties. > > -Original Message- > From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince > Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:31 PM > To: AFMUG > Subject: [AFMUG] Security camera experience > >

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Bill Prince
swirling fog or mystery floaties. -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:31 PM To: AFMUG Subject: [AFMUG] Security camera experience I tried sending this "OT", but nothing happened (reminds me of a 3-Stooges script), so I decided that

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Ken Hohhof
and critters become glowing eyes. In some weather we get swirling fog or mystery floaties. -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:31 PM To: AFMUG Subject: [AFMUG] Security camera experience I tried sending this "OT", but nothing happened (

Re: [AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Chuck McCown via AF
I got both. Just have no useful comments. From: Bill Prince Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 10:31 AM To: AFMUG 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 t

[AFMUG] Security camera experience

2024-03-04 Thread Bill Prince
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