PTZ or dome? Which one?

[mhz 0]

Hi there, we have been having some issues with neighbours and people trespassing down a private laneway behind our house recently and I have decided to put up some surveillance cameras to try and catch people in case they decide to do something illegal.

 

I have the following requirements for a camera:

IR Lights (must be able to record clearly at night)

2-3MP

Ability to record to SD or micro SD card if DVR is offline

Ability to record 180 degree angle (hence my preference for PTZ)

 

I have been leaning towards Acti or HIK Vision cameras as I want to keep the costs down as much as possible. I guess I would prefer to spend under $600.

 

I have attached some photos of the laneway and our carport which is where I am hoping to mount the camera.

 

I am wondering what people would recommend I go for? Is it possible to mount a dome camera vertically?

[Q2U 0]

My Acti E33: good in day or fluorescent light but it s u c k s with it's built-in IR light.

[mhz 0]

Thanks for the advice, but it must be an IP camera

I am using a PC with DVR software on it

[bellaptz 0]

My friend, From your picture, the PTZ Camera is better.

 

The PTZ Camera could set the Patrols where you want them record.

Also it could set zoom, left, right, The most important It has Auto Tracking Function.

 

It could follow the moved people in that area.

 

Hope it could help you.

 

Bella