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expired Posted by 9hb • Nov 21, 2019
Nov 21, 2019 1:42 PM
Costco Members: Arlo Pro 2 Security System w/ 3x Wireless 1080p Cameras
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However, I do not like that there is a delay of video capturing triggered by motion. There is at least a 2 second delay to these to start capturing. If the object in video is moving at a fast speed or turns a corner outside of the viewing angle, chances are that the Arlo will not capture the "moment" of things happening. The Arlo does pick up motion pretty well, so if you have a long hallway or driveway, it'll detect motion and start recording once the target is in your hallway, not entering. For that reason, I'm returning and looking for an installer to install a NVR/PoE system.
FYI - the ability to capture license plates during the day so that you're able read them depends on how many effective pixels you can get on the license plate. While higher resolution is better for this - remember it is effective pixels on target.
The 4K cameras from Arlo have very wide FOVs, which reduces the "range" - and with compression to reduce cloud storage and bandwidth you get less effective pixels.
For a better idea of how FOV camera resolution affects the theoretical ID distance ( and also license plate reading ability ) see the ID distance chart in
https://slickdeals.net/f/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99
Also - night time license plate capture is challenging due to the reflective nature of plates - so you will need to custom tune the camera to just capture plates to read. ( see ipcamtalk lpr section for more info on this )
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Seriously...take your garbage elsewhere.
With cameras like this you're looking to identify ppl clearly from roughly 5-7 ft away. After that you can tell the gender, color, what their wearing but facial details on a moving subject will be difficult.
That isn't to knock this system, I have it. My needs were to clearly identify ppl as they walked up my driveway and approached my doors.
If youre trying to see past that, clearly and make out details you need to look into cameras with not only a high resolution, but also an optical zoom as well as 30fps capability.
With cameras like this you're looking to identify ppl clearly from roughly 5-7 ft away. After that you can tell the gender, color, what their wearing but facial details on a moving subject will be difficult.
That isn't to knock this system, I have it. My needs were to clearly identify ppl as they walked up my driveway and approached my doors.
If youre trying to see past that, clearly and make out details you need to look into cameras with not only a high resolution, but also an optical zoom as well as 30fps capability.
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2C (2 camera/base) was $199 on Amazon
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These cameras are Arlo Pro 2 cameras ( gen-3 ), the one's in the Walmart kit appear to be gen-1 cameras from the pictures. Thus they are significantly better cameras.
More on the Walmart deal posted here:
https://slickdeals.net/f/13560058-walmart-black-friday-arlo-vms3330w-100nas-720p-hd-3-camera-security-camera-system-for-179-00
documented in the Wiki of this thread, search for the Arlo section:
https://slickdeals.net/f/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99