trooper 0 Posted April 10, 2016 Hi all. Im looking at a hikvision ptz but have two choices. I don't know if I should get the higher megapixle without the zoom or the lower megapixle with the zoom. These are the basic specs. Ptz 4mp 6-8mm zoom Ptz 2mp 4-12 4xzoom I need to capture about 15 meters from camera which my current 4mm 3mp hikvision cameras don't do a good job of reading a number plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted April 11, 2016 the 12 mm will give you a smaller field of view which may be able to focus on the plate you won't see much difference in the 6 mm and the 4mm that you currently have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 0 Posted April 11, 2016 Yeh i thought 4mm vs 6mm was not much difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securame 0 Posted April 11, 2016 I actually doubt any specs you are posting are correct. 6-8mm zoom? That Wouldn't even be a 2x zoom. 4-12mm? That would be a 3x zoom, not a 4x. It doesn't make any sense. What Hikvision models are you looking at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 0 Posted April 11, 2016 Im going on what the advert says i can see your point. Maybe its 1x zoom and 3xzoom. Model DS-2DC2204IW-DE3/W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securame 0 Posted April 11, 2016 Im going on what the advert says i can see your point. Maybe its 1x zoom and 3xzoom.Model DS-2DC2204IW-DE3/W That model does have 4x zoom (3-12mm lens), but it is an indoor camera. I do not know where you are trying to capture license plates, but I do not see that one as a good option. If you do already have a 3Mp camera with 4mm lens, you will probably be better with the same camera, but using the correct lens (8mm, 12mm, or whatever you need) than with a PTZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 0 Posted April 12, 2016 Oh ****. I didn't realize it was an indoor camera. Wonder how long it will last outside lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites