I have an outdoor pergola. I'd like the camera kind of hidden in the corner (arrow). I could go lower on the beam with flat mount, but was wanting to avoid being near the light.
Trying to keep it stealth as possible.... like the Unifi nano 5ac on the right.
Mount the PFA130-E
to the board of your choice. Then mount cam to that junction box.
First, ALWAYS test a proposed location for a minimum of 24hrs, using a 2x4x8', 5gal bucket, rocks for ballast as a temp mounting rig.
Prior to permanent mounting of the cam.
What looks good on paper doesn't always pan out.
You don't want IR reflecting back into the lens.
If you expect to get useable face id's, don't mount a cam any higher than 8', lower is better.
Thanks. Yeah I probably need to test that inside mount idea. There might be IR reflection off the sides. I don't have the nano online yet, so its going to have to be a very long cat 5 cable.
Its 8 foot to the top of the pergola, so a bit lower should be good.
You could cut a piece of 2x8, treated lumber, with 45 degree miter cuts on the end, say 14 or 16 inches long. Stain it to match, screw it between the rater end and projection and mount the PFA130 to that. I'd also paint the camera to match, or as close to a match as possible.
You could cut a piece of 2x8, treated lumber, with 45 degree miter cuts on the end, say 14 or 16 inches long. Stain it to match, screw it between the rater end and projection and mount the PFA130 to that. I'd also paint the camera to match, or as close to a match as possible.
That's kind of what I was thinking, although you explained it much better. I have several of these cams I need to paint. BUT everytime I go to the hardware store to find some matching spray paint the shelves are empty... FJB
I will probably end up with these turrets, as the price is in my budget of affordability, and I know from my prior research these are very high-quality and loaded with features. But just curious, is there a newer camera model out that is a big upgrade over this one, without a big price tag lol
I will probably end up with these turrets, as the price is in my budget of affordability, and I know from my prior research these are very high-quality and loaded with features. But just curious, is there a newer camera model out that is a big upgrade over this one, without a big price tag lol
I think he is talking about the difference between a PTZ and a varifocal. So, yes, the 'turrets' are not motorized. You cannot move them like a PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) cam with software controls. Only the lens is 'motorized'. It is used to adjust the FOV and is meant to be set for a specific FOV and then left there. It is not meant to be used as a zoom.
I think he is talking about the difference between a PTZ and a varifocal. So, yes, the 'turrets' are not motorized. You cannot move them like a PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) cam with software controls. Only the lens is 'motorized'. It is used to adjust the FOV and is meant to be set for a specific FOV and then left there. It is not meant to be used as a zoom.
Ok so varifocal for set and forget to get the best clarity for a single image
But why can't you use the zoom feature of these motorized varifocal lenses on the fly if you need to actually zoom into something? I guess without the Pan/tilt option, your FOV will be extremely limited once you start to zoom in a lot. So I can see that as a downside.
But to not use them at all as a regular zoom, why not?
PTZ for motorized turrets and actual zoom - is there any downside to these over a varifocal? I assume they're just more expensive?
Is there a 4k PTZ turret that has all of the other bells/whistles/upgrades that the camera this thread is about has?
If so, is there also one with a 2-way option?
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But why can't you use the zoom feature of these motorized varifocal lenses on the fly if you need to actually zoom into something? I guess without the Pan/tilt option, your FOV will be extremely limited once you start to zoom in a lot. So I can see that as a downside.
But to not use them at all as a regular zoom, why not?
The PTZ motors are designed to be used as a PTZ, lots of use. The varifocal motor is not designed to be used as a zoom feature and will not last long if used as one. Some people do use it that way, and you could too. But do not complain if it fails.
The PTZ motors are designed to be used as a PTZ, lots of use. The varifocal motor is not designed to be used as a zoom feature and will not last long if used as one. Some people do use it that way, and you could too. But do not complain if it fails.
