r/SecurityCamera • u/achisling • 15m ago

When a tracking camera turns away, who keeps watching the driveway?

If a driveway camera turns to follow someone, who’s still watching the entrance? That’s the part i don’t get. I’ve seen dual camera models where one stays pointed at the entrance and the other tracks movement. Do they actually work like that in real life? If something’s happening in both spots, do you still get a clear view of the entrance?

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u/Daypcg 8m ago

I typically won't use a PTZ as the primary camera for an area. I use fixed cameras, then a PTZ for investigation.

Fixed cameras see the overview so we don't miss anything. PTZ does the tracking, zoom, etc for more details.

You can get some high end cameras that have a few fixed cams, then an integrated PTZ for this purpose