This camera is the 4MP and the turret has a built-in mic but no speaker. The varifocal is motorized and is controlled thru the camera GUI.
These are the links to the respective 4K models (4k is 8MP)
Varifocal
Fixed lens with two way
Ok I think I want to stick with a turret from all of my research
I think for a few more dollars it's worth upgrading to the 4k version of this camera. I really want the best video quality I can get.
Is there a thread on here for that particular 4k turret?
When I see "two-way" listed, is that in reference to the microphone & speaker combo?
Is that not a common thing?
Are there any 4k turrets with 2-way?
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?