No change the M3006 would work. Great camera, but not the right solution.
A few questions -
1.) What VMS are you using?
2.) Are there limitations on where cameras can be placed?
3.) Do you have approximate dimensions? Some arenas are substantially larger than others, so it's hard to be specific on what would truly allow someone to ID a patron.
Depending on the VMS, you have a couple of options that you could at least look at. The balance or trade-off is going to be quantity of cameras versus quality of cameras. Do you look at placing a couple dozen or more cameras at strategic spots to be able to capture the entire arena, or do you look at using a couple of really high-quality cameras.
Going the multiple-camera route is fairly straightforward. Select your camera of choice, determine where you can position it, ensure the lens provides the FOV you need, and ensure your pixel density is correct.
If you want to go with the fewer camera options, you have a few choices. Just keep in mind that your VMS will play a huge role.
In no particular order
- Arecont multi-sensor cameras, if supported -- 20MP or 40MP cameras with 4-sensors that will capture a 180-degree panoramic view of an area at 5MP or 10MP apiece. Again, must do FOV/PPF calculations to make sure you're getting ID-level images.
Concerns about these:
- Low framerates. I believe the 40MP cameras are only 1.5fps. Trading resolution for framerate, but you also are capturing relatively motionless people.
- Extremely high bandwidth requirements. Obviously a 40MP camera pushes a ton of bandwidth. Must have network configured properly.
- Avigilon 16MP or 29MP cameras - single cameras that can cover a very large area and provide high pixel density. Multiple references for these for arenas and stadiums.
Concerns:
- Cost. Really expensive.
- High bandwidth requirements.
I'm sure there are others, but those are first to mind. Once you provide your VMS, we might be able to give more details, especially because the VMS will determine how those cameras are handled/licensed.