Which camera layout would you go for here? (A+B+C vs A+B+D)
I’m struggling to decide between two camera layouts at the front of my house and could do with some outside opinions.
The choice is basically:
- cameras in positions A, B and C or
- cameras in positions A, B and D
A+B+D feels more like the “standard” approach where the cameras overlap and cover each other more cleanly, but camera D has quite a restricted viewing angle. Because of that, I’m wondering whether camera C is actually the better real-world option.
A few bits of context:
- behind camera D is a side road, and there’s a secondary boundary wall there, so there is potential for a blind spot
- I don’t live in a high-crime area and I’m not trying to build Fort Knox - I just want a sensible setup
- camera B is inside the porch area and is effectively in lieu of a video doorbell. The door currently visible there will be removed
- the bay windows only open at the front, not on the sides
Images:
- Camera A/B/C/D = simulated camera views using the intended FOV
- Plan A/B/C/D = individual coverage diagrams
- Plan ABC / ABD = combined coverage layouts
Interested in what people would choose and why.
The options:
u/idarryl — 10 days ago