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    Best way to Focus the DS-2CD2632-IS Camera

    This camera has EXIR and you can see that it has a wider array on the LED. It still doesn't fill the entire field of view, but it has a more broad coverage than with a circular LED array.
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    Best way to Focus the DS-2CD2632-IS Camera

    That can cause a problem, yes. The image that you posted doesn't look like you are having IR reflection issues, though. IR reflection will look more like this , or even worse. When you do have IR reflection issues, you will notice that the problem tends to produce a "halo" effect, as you can...
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    Best way to Focus the DS-2CD2632-IS Camera

    Yeah, that's going to happen with many camera where the IR LEDs are surrounding the lens. Think of a flashlight. When you turn on a flashlight in a dark space, the area directly around the circular-shaped bulb is the brightest and it gets gradually less bright the further you get from the...
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    What to do with DC Pigtails Outside

    My apologies to UberOverLord, but I gotta agree with fenderman on this one. I don't doubt that there is some benefit to the desiccant packets, but it just isn't practical. We install systems with 20-50+ exterior cameras. While the idea is novel of having the packet absorb moisture away from the...
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    Best way to Focus the DS-2CD2632-IS Camera

    See part #3 on the camera diagram pictured below:
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    Best way to Focus the DS-2CD2632-IS Camera

    There are zoom and focus screws on the inside of the camera. Remove the lens cover to access them (on the bottom of the camera's body). Easy peasy. I would recommend that you get the cameras setup on your network first, and access them from your mobile phone as a mobile monitor. Then you can...
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    What to do with DC Pigtails Outside

    I always install a weatherproof junction box to secure connections. Besides keeping the connection safe from weather or curious hands (yep, that happens) it also makes the job look more finished.
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    Recommended siren and light combo that I can trigger via alarm output on cam or NVR?

    Re: Recommended siren and light combo that I can trigger via alarm output on cam or N That wouldn't work. That device doesn't appear to have any inputs. It is using either the motion detector/door contact, or the fob to trigger the siren. The poster is requesting to control the siren from...
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    Recommended siren and light combo that I can trigger via alarm output on cam or NVR?

    Re: Recommended siren and light combo that I can trigger via alarm output on cam or N Use a Doberman. No, not talking about the dog. ATW Security Products: IndoorOutdoor Siren Strobe Combination-The Doberman
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