btlfan64 0 Posted June 25, 2008 I have a SVAT Quad unit that I'm trying to adjust for motion sensing. I've got the areas down pretty good but how should I set the sensitivity? Should I set the numbers lower or higher? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollinR 0 Posted June 25, 2008 higher sensitivity = more recording This depends entirely on the scene in question, most of my entry/exit cams are within 60" of the target. As such I set sensitivity very low because one someone is in view of the camera they take up the majority of the video feed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btlfan64 0 Posted June 25, 2008 I'm using video tape (haven't found a dvr system as yet..still researching) so the amount of recording is irrelevant as it's recording everything. I just want it to pick up movement down even a cat or dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollinR 0 Posted June 25, 2008 It all comes down to what percentage of the video feed changes, the greater the percentage the lower you can set sensitivity. Assuming a wide angle lens. If you want to capture a cat from 100' away you might as well just record 24/7 as it will be so sensitive it will be recording 24/7 anyway. Also a cat from 100' away will be basically a fuzzy spot and not really recognizable as a cat. Percentage of the video feed is all most of what we do comes down to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
