semajjsj 0 Posted July 8, 2014 I'm having a hard time deciding which cameras to install around the perimeter of my home. I've narrowed my list down to 2 Axis cameras. The Axis M3024 seems to be a solid camera especially in low light conditions with IR illumination built in. However, the Axis M3026 has more megapixels (3 vs 1) than the M3024. I'm just wondering what's more important: more megapixels or IR illumination. The M3024 has a min required illumination of 0 lux while the M3026 has a minimum of 0.06 lux. I'm primarily concerned about what happens at night. I have good lighting around my home, but I don't always remember to turn porch lights on and sometimes arrive home from work after dark. Any thoughts?? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpine0000 0 Posted October 16, 2014 I'm having a hard time deciding which cameras to install around the perimeter of my home. I've narrowed my list down to 2 Axis cameras. The Axis M3024 seems to be a solid camera especially in low light conditions with IR illumination built in. However, the Axis M3026 has more megapixels (3 vs 1) than the M3024. I'm just wondering what's more important: more megapixels or IR illumination. The M3024 has a min required illumination of 0 lux while the M3026 has a minimum of 0.06 lux. I'm primarily concerned about what happens at night. I have good lighting around my home, but I don't always remember to turn porch lights on and sometimes arrive home from work after dark. Any thoughts?? Thanks! I'd go with more megapixels over IR for an outdoor camera, and then I'd put a photo-sensor on the lights outside so they are always on when it gets dark. I don't have the M3026, but I have a handful of P3346 and 3367 cameras at my house, which are similar (I think mine have a larger sensor than the M3026, and remote focus and zoom, which I love, and maybe a few other minor details?), and work great. If you're looking at Axis 3MP cameras for outdoor use, def check out the P3346VE. Just make sure you have some 'visible' light outside at night time, and there's really no need for IR. Some day and night screenshots of my P3346VE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
