Higher focal length (zoom) cameras?

[orrd]

I have a Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z, but I would like another camera that "zooms in" a bit more than this one can (12mm is the max according to the specs). I like the Dahua turret style cameras, but I think they only offer lens options up to 6mm. Is there a way to get a camera with a lens that zooms a little farther than 12mm (preferably turret style)?

 

[Revlus]

Try looking at the IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 Do a search on this forum for it... here is one fun link to it: IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

 

[orrd]

Thanks, I guess that is one option, but I was hoping to find something in a turret style (a little less intrusive looking than a bullet style camera).

 

[actran]

@orrd I'm not sure if Dahua turrets uses threaded lens. But this discussion thread is relevent because some people have bought M12 lens for their Hikvision turrets:

Change a Hikvision lens from 2.8mm to 4mm or 6mm?

Scroll thru the discussion. See the comparison pics. Look at the instructional video. It's pretty cool stuff.

I'm going to try the same thing on my Hik. I ordered 16mm and 25mm lens from Aliexpress and waiting for delivery.

 

[orrd]

Yeah, there's a lot of interesting info there. I wonder if those same lenses they're using for the Hikivision ones can be mounted on a Dahua turret?

 

[Probird79]

Yeah, there's a lot of interesting info there. I wonder if those same lenses they're using for the Hikivision ones can be mounted on a Dahua turret?

Everything I've read says that both Hikvision and Dahua use M12 lenses. Here's some info: S-mount (CCTV lens) - Wikipedia