Can I swap 4MM lens from 2MP Hik Cube to a 4MP Hik Cube?

[elitef]

Hey guys,

So I have a bunch of the Annke/Hik 2mp cubes around, and I purchased a 4mp Hik cube to see how it is in terms of quality. Since it is a bit better, I am debating of upgrading, but the 4mp Hik's come with a 2.8mm lens, which is a bit too wide for me and I would like to utilize the 4mm lens from the Annke/Hik 2mp cube.

Can I throw in a 4mm lens from a 2mp cam into a 4mp cam?
Also, are there any issues with doing so?

Same question would go for the 6mp cube in case I want to upgrade to that instead of going all 4mp.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[wittaj]

If the lens threads are the same size then yes. People here swap out 2.8mm to higher mm all the time.

 

[elitef]

If the lens threads are the same size then yes. People here swap out 2.8mm to higher mm all the time.

Great. Thank you

I just wasnt sure if the lens spec is specific to MP or not, but looks like the only spec is the thread size, so I do think that is the same, so this is good

 

[CanCuba]

Great. Thank you

I just wasnt sure if the lens spec is specific to MP or not, but looks like the only spec is the thread size, so I do think that is the same, so this is good

If you look up lenses on Amazon, most list MP. But that's the quality of the lens. You could stick a 1MP rated lens on an 8MP sensor but you would probably lose some quality.

In your case, give it a shot and see what happens.