Ubiquiti has just lately launched two UniFi Defend cameras of their new Extremely line, the UniFi G5 Turret Extremely and G5 Dome Extremely. Each cameras share the identical {hardware} and have comparable specs, with the distinction that the G5 Turret Extremely can be designed for out of doors use.
As a result of each cameras have practically the identical specs, we’ll give attention to the G5 Turret Extremely, which can be used open air. However you possibly can anticipate the identical picture high quality from the G5 Dome Extremely.
On this article, we’re going to take a better take a look at the G5 Turret Extremely, and the way it compares to the G5 Flex.
UniFi G5 Turret Extremely Assessment
The UniFi G5 Turret Extremely is a small and versatile out of doors succesful digicam with long-range IR evening imaginative and prescient. Out of the field you possibly can mount the digicam to both the ceiling (together with drop-ceiling) or to the wall.
There may be additionally a digicam arm mount accessible, which lets you mount the digicam to a wall, nook, or pole. Ubiquiti can even be releasing a junction field that lets you set up the Turret and Dome digicam on a wall or pole, as you possibly can see within the video beneath:
The G5 Turret Extremely has a fairly extensive diameter (90mm) in comparison with the opposite fashions, however you possibly can alter the digicam on 3 axis. You’ll be able to tilt the digicam 75° and rotate or pan it 360°, providing you with plenty of flexibility on the subject of mounting and adjusting the digicam.
With a weatherproof score of IP66, you possibly can expose the digicam to direct rain and mud, with none issues. The IK04 tamper resistance score is sweet, however it solely affords a primary degree of safety. For public areas, you actually need to have not less than an IK08 score.
The place the G5 Turret Extremely stands out is the IR Evening Imaginative and prescient vary, which is round 30m. This lets you shield darkish areas with none further lighting as properly.
Specs
| Decision | 2K – (4MP 2688 x 1512 (16:9)) |
| Discipline of View | 102.4° horizontal |
| IR Evening Imaginative and prescient vary | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Audio | Microphone |
| Dimensions | Ø90 x 71.2 mm (Ø3.5 x 2.8″) |
| Sensor | 1/2.4″ CMOS |
| Lens | Mounted focal size |
| View angle | H: 102.4°, V: 54.9°, D: 120.6° |
| Energy methodology | PoE – 4W |
| Weatherproofing | IP66 |
| Tamper Resistance | IK04 |
Good to know is that the Turret Extremely comes with a small piece of ethernet cable hooked up to it (28cm). On the finish of the cable is a connector the place it’s essential to plug in your ethernet cable.
The connector is required to make a water-proof connection, however it additionally requires you to drill a big gap (21) via the wall. (the guide says 31mm, however 21 is sufficient).
There isn’t sufficient room inside the underside of the digicam to stuff the cable and connector in, so maintain that in thoughts. The junction field, which is able to turn into accessible later, will clear up this concern.
Good to know, the cable is only a regular ethernet cable. So if the connector is just too large to your utility, you could possibly simply reduce the wire, and crimp a standard RJ45 connector to it. Then you should utilize a kind of RJ45 connector blocks to attach two ethernet cables to one another. Have in mind although, that this can void your guarantee and the connection gained’t be waterproof.
Sensible Options
Identical to the opposite G5 cameras comes the Turret Extremely and Dome Extremely with Sensible Detections. Because of this the digicam is able to detecting animals, individuals, and autos. Ubiquiti has additionally cameras which can be able to studying license plates and face recognition, however these are solely the AI cameras.
The Turret Extremely additionally has a microphone, permitting it to report audio. This additionally permits the digicam to acknowledge Smoke and CO2 alarms and child crying.
How does the UniFi G5 Turret Extremely Evaluate
The G5 Turret Extremely is a superb digicam for each indoor and out of doors use, however how does it examine to the opposite cameras that Ubiqiuti has to supply on this worth vary?
G5 Turret Extremely vs G5 Flex
The G5 Flex has been certainly one of my favourite cameras to make use of. The totally different mounting choices and small type issue make it simple to position this digicam wherever you want. Each cameras have the identical worth, and the brand new Turret Extremely has comparable mounting choices, so what’s the distinction between the 2?
After we take a look at the 2 cameras, then the distinction in measurement stands out essentially the most. With a diameter of 90mm the Turret, it’s nearly twice as extensive because the Flex G5, which solely has a diameter of 48mm. In my expertise, most individuals don’t discover the Flex if you use a ceiling mount, whereas the Turret is rather more noticeable.
If we take a look at the specs of each cameras, then the distinction in evening imaginative and prescient vary stands out essentially the most:
| UniFi G5 Turret Extremely | UniFi G5 Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Decision | 2K – (4MP 2688 x 1512 (16:9)) | 2K – 4MP 2688 x 1512 (16:9) |
| IR Evening Imaginative and prescient vary | 30 m (98 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Audio | Microphone | Microphone |
| Dimensions | Ø90 x 71.2 mm (Ø3.5 x 2.8″) | Ø48 x 107.5 mm (Ø1.9 x 4.2″) |
| Sensor | 1/2.4″ CMOS | 5MP CMOS |
| Lens | Mounted focal size | Mounted focal size |
| View angle | H: 102.4°, V: 54.9°, D: 120.6° | H: 102.4°, V: 54.9°, D: 120.6° |
| Energy methodology | PoE – 4W | PoE – 4W |
| Weatherproofing | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Tamper Resistance | IK04 | IK04 |
Once you need to use the digicam in a low lighting situation, then the Turret is clearly a more sensible choice.
One other distinction between the 2 is the weatherproofing score. The G5 Flex can be utilized open air, however solely if you shield it in opposition to direct rain. The Turret nonetheless could be uncovered to the weather with none issues.
Video High quality Distinction
To match each cameras, I mounted them in the very same location and left all of the picture tuning settings, together with IR, on Auto.
Observe
The G5 Flex place wasn’t excellent, it needs to be dropped a couple of centimeters for a greater view. I’ll reset it, and replace the photographs of the G5 Flex on thursday the twenty eighth.
Although each cameras have nearly the identical {hardware} specs, we are able to some clear variations within the picture high quality. Each have the identical FOV, so no distinction there. However as you possibly can see within the photos beneath, the G5 Flex is a bit brighter throughout the day in comparison with the G5 Turret Extremely.
In low lighting and evening situations, we are able to see the distinction between the G5 Flex and the G5 Turret Extremely. Within the space that I’m recording, there are plenty of streetlights, so it gained’t get fully darkish. However the G5 Flex would swap over to the evening imaginative and prescient mode round 19.30, whereas the Turret stays in colour mode.
Now you possibly can after all change this within the settings, however as I discussed at first, each cameras are working with all of the settings on Auto.
If we alter the LUX threshold setting on the G5 Turret Extremely, then we see the way it performs with evening imaginative and prescient mode. The picture high quality at evening is fairly vibrant and reveals a superb quantity of element as you possibly can see within the image beneath:
Turret Extremely vs Dome Extremely
These two cameras had been launched on the identical time and share many options and specs. There are some variations between the 2 although.
The Dome Extremely is a bit smaller, with solely 63mm in diameter, making it stand between the Flex and Turret Extremely. The largest distinction between the 2 is the weatherproofing score, which the Dome Extremely doesn’t have. Because of this you should utilize the Dome open air.
One other small distinction is the IR distance, which is just 20m in comparison with the 30m of the Turret. That’s nonetheless twice so far as the G5 Flex.
Putting in UniFi G5 Turret Extremely
Putting in the UniFi G5 Turret Extremely is sort of simple. Necessary is that you simply drill a gap giant sufficient to suit the ethernet cable connector via, which is 31mm in diameter.
Subsequent, you possibly can mount the bracket in opposition to the wall or ceiling. Just remember to maintain the small opening within the bracket accessible so you possibly can unlock and take away the digicam when wanted.
After you could have mounted the bracket, you possibly can merely screw on the digicam. On the digicam is a small arrow that might want to face upwards. If it’s essential to modify the angle of the digicam, you possibly can merely loosen the digicam a bit and alter the digicam.
Digicam Settings
After you could have linked the digicam to your PoE swap, you possibly can undertake the digicam in UniFi Defend. By default, the digicam will apply the worldwide settings that you’ve got configured in UniFi Defend.
However there are some settings that you simply may need to alter to the digicam location. If we open the digicam settings, I want to allow the noise discount (1) when utilizing the digicam open air. This can lead to clearer audio recordings.
The Evening Imaginative and prescient settings are one thing you’ll need to fine-tune when working the digicam at evening. Relying on the setting and surrounding lighting, you may need to disable the IR LED or change the edge for when the digicam ought to swap over to nighttime imaginative and prescient mode.
Organising Recording Mode
Within the recording mode tab, you possibly can fine-tune when the digicam ought to begin recording. I personally want to report at all times. However when you could have restricted space for storing, you may need to change that to Occasions solely or primarily based on a schedule.
When recording movement occasions, just remember to set the seconds earlier than the occasion to not less than 2 seconds. Typically when an occasion is triggered you need to see what occurs simply earlier than it.
Identical to the opposite G5 Dome and Flex the Turret Extremely and Dome Extremely help good detections. When utilizing the digicam open air, then audio detections like CO2 alarms or child screaming aren’t actually one thing that you simply need to go away on.
Relying on the use case you may also need to configure the Movement and Detection zones. UniFi Defend has a few choices for this, like crossing-line detection, good zones, and movement zones.
Motions zones are at all times a little bit of a trial and error. What I usually do is machine the zones in several areas so you possibly can apply totally different sensitivity settings to it. Objects additional away require usually a better sensitivity setting and objects shut by.
Wrapping Up
The brand new UniFi G5 Turret Extremely might be one the most well-liked cameras within the UniFi Defend vary I feel. It’s reasonably priced, has nice FOV, and versatile mounting choices and the picture high quality is nice for many use circumstances. I’d like to see a black model of the digicam although.
If we take a look at the UniFi Extremely line, we now have a Cloudkey Gateway, Entry factors, and even switches. So I’m actually hoping to see a UniFi Defend answer as properly within the Extremely line. For now, you’ll need both the Cloudkey Plus or an even bigger UniFi NVR or Dream Machine Professional to handle your cameras.
I hope you discovered this evaluation useful, if in case you have any questions, you possibly can at all times drop a remark beneath.
UniFi G5 Turret Extremely
Abstract
The UniFi G5 Turret Extremely is a small and versatile digicam that’s nice for each indoor and out of doors use.
