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Improve Camera Metering

 
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Improve Camera Metering

Improve Camera Metering
Improve Camera Metering
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Model: Tapo C720  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.4.2

It would be useful to provide some element of control over metering on devices like this one with very wide fields of view. Really anything over 150 degrees diagonal field of view.

 

If something like spot metering or metering zones could be provided it would help a lot in situations where the device is mounted in a shaded area but needs to monitor an area outside of the darker zone.

 

Example I have a below grade entryway for a separate unit and the flood light is mounted above the doorway which is setback a distance from the front wall and steps. I only need to monitor the area on the steps but during daytime the majority of the camera view is in dark/shade and the device exposes accordingly which leaves the desired part of the image (on the steps) white and blown out. Of course it's not an issue at night when there isn't a big lighting difference between the two areas.

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Re:Improve Camera Metering
Yesterday

  @ThisIsFine 

Hi,

Thank you for the detailed feedback regarding the metering issue with your Tapo C720.

 

We understand the challenge you’re facing with overexposure in bright target areas when monitoring a high-contrast scene with strong light and shadow.  You are absolutely right that this is primarily due to the specific lighting conditions of your installation environment.


While environmental factors play a key role, we value your user experience and specific needs. To thoroughly analyze your case and explore potential technical optimizations, a dedicated support specialist will contact you via email to collect additional details about your device settings and provide example images. We will then submit your case and specific feature request (such as spot or zone metering) to our engineering team for evaluation. 


Please note that, due to the environment's physical constraints, we cannot guarantee a solution that fully meets your expectations or achieves the ideal outcome. However, we will make our best effort to find a workable improvement.

 

Please check your inbox later to confirm. If the email you used to register for the TP-Link community is not your contact email, or you cannot access it, please send me your contact email through private message.
 

Best Regards,

 


 

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