Amcrest IP2M-844EW Lense replacement.

[Mimir]

Fair disclosure I am an idiot when it comes to security camera, but I have been tasked with coming up with solutions. I am a highly technical person with vast knowledge of computers, networks, servers, OSes, and mobile devices and now I'm learning about CCTV cameras because I have no choice. I have replaced a gentlemen who made a lot of mistakes and now I have become the cleanup crew.

After being set straight by fenderman about Foscam's, and their need for being thrown into the landfill, the business owner purchased an Amcrest IP2M-844EW. It seems like a nice camera but it has a 3.6mm lense on it. It was suggested that a 2.8mm lense would give a greater field of view. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[looney2ns]

A 2.8mm may give a greater field of view (just a little bit), but it will be less likely to ID a face.

Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE

 

[Mimir]

Thanks looney2ns for the fast reply! The area the camera will be covering is an open area where facial ID wont be needed. All I really need to figure out is which lens the camera will accept.

 

[fenderman]

Fair disclosure I am an idiot when it comes to security camera, but I have been tasked with coming up with solutions. I am a highly technical person with vast knowledge of computers, networks, servers, OSes, and mobile devices and now I'm learning about CCTV cameras because I have no choice. I have replaced a gentlemen who made a lot of mistakes and now I have become the cleanup crew.

After being set straight by fenderman about Foscam's, and their need for being thrown into the landfill, the business owner purchased an Amcrest IP2M-844EW. It seems like a nice camera but it has a 3.6mm lense on it. It was suggested that a 2.8mm lense would give a greater field of view. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

amcrests website indicates a 2.8mm lens...there may be serveral lens options...the best solution is to order a 2.8mm lens camera rather that waste time and money swapping lenses....or buy the starlight for a few more bux and get better performance and the lens you want

 

[Mimir]

@fenderman I agree 100% about purchasing the right camera in the first place but since it's not my call I have to work with what I get. Is there a website where I can purchase the correct lenses for this camera other than the amcrest website? They don't have the 2.8mm lens listed.

 

[fenderman]

@fenderman I agree 100% about purchasing the right camera in the first place but since it's not my call I have to work with what I get. Is there a website where I can purchase the correct lenses for this camera other than the amcrest website? They don't have the 2.8mm lens listed.

there are several thread discussing lenses..