Jesh

Hi all, We are currently debating which Axis cameras to install. I've had two installation companies come out and they both were pretty clueless. I've installed around 75-80 axis/iqinvision/stardot cameras but never in a residential setup. This is for my own house now. We are trying to keep the cameras discreet, except for our main gate. Here are the locations and the light/mounting style etc, and what I've come up with: Front Gate - Axis Q1765-LE. Will be mounted approx. 20' from call box. Front Door - Axis M3026 - low light area Front Service door - ceiling is arched here, we're not sure how we will be mounting a camera here. Another low light area. Car Park #1 - need a bullet as the mounting area is small. Even the Q1765 base may be too big Coach house door - same issue with Front service door, it's arched... still no idea how we will mount here. Back Door - Flat mounting area, am thinking M3026 again. Another low light area. Back door #2 (upper lanai), flat mounting area, am thinking M3026, here also. Lower Lanai - Mobotix 360. Very low light here, however a motion sensor will be connected to the crestron system. If the alarm is armed and motion is detected, lights will turn on. The cable is dead center in the middle of the area (pretty much square shaped). Now. I've installed 3367-VE's before and they work great, however the M3026-VE's are a little smaller and we're trying to keep these from not 'popping' too much. I can't seem to find an outdoor rated recessed adapter for any axis cameras (why!?). So how do the P3367 or 3384 work in low light? My goal is: facial recognition and detail at night mainly, with a low profile. Thoughts? Sorry it is tough to convey my ideas via text without any blueprints!

Thanks for the info on the 360'. We will be done building in two months or so, so I don't think we will wait until fall for the cameras. These Avigilon cameras seem interesting. I know nothing about them so I will have to do some research. I wish their website was a little more thorough. For instance, if I look at the 5MP Dome Camera, there is a mounting option for outdoor dome with adaptive IR. Is this something you buy separately? Thanks for all the info!

Here are some more details. I guess I don't really mind not using Axis cameras. Front Gate - (Camera will be facing North) Axis Q1765-LE. Will be mounted approx. 20' from call box. Front Door - (Camera will be facing North-West, covered area) - Two Sconces for lighting Front Service door - Camera will be facing North. Low light area, one sconce. Covered Area Back Door - Camera is facing Southeast. Low light, one/two light sources. Back door #2 (upper lanai) Camera is facing SouthEast, flat mounting area, am thinking M3026, here also. Lower Lanai - Mobotix 360. Very low light here, covered, facing south/southeast. However a motion sensor will be connected to the crestron system. If the alarm is armed and motion is detected, lights will turn on. The cable is dead center in the middle of the area (pretty much square shaped). Are there new products from axis coming out shortly?