Arlo fullscreen quality on laptop

GreenBeez — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:56:51 GMT

I have 4 cameras set up with the Arlo VMB400. When I view them all on my lap top in one frame (small shot of each camera) they look HighDef but when I fit to screen on one camera it becomes very pixelated (low Def) is there a setting im missing to enjoy full definition on one camera at a time on full screen? Thanks all,

Re: Arlo fullscreen quality on laptop

jguerdat — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:57:05 GMT

The perceived quality depends ona large number of issues and variables. First is the actual resolution chosen. The Arlo wireless cameras max out at 720p which is less than 1 megapixel. Then add in compression, network quality and speed and things can go downhill quickly. And the cameras have a 110 degree angle of view which is comparable to a 15mm very wide angle camera lens.

The idea of HD meaning high quality is a misnomer. It works for TVs since we were used to crappy video in the first place. My 6-7 year old Canon 5D Mark II DSLR has 22 megapixels and there are others up to 50mp. You can't get blood from a stone, a silk purse from a sow's ear, etc.

Of course, the cameras are also battery-operated so you have to give some to get some. Expectations have to be realistic and research needs to be thorough.

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