Recommendation for a small format PTZ with optical zoom

[FlipNJ]

Hello all. I currently have a Dahua 5231 Varifocal in my back yard and although I want to go with a PTZ, I don't want to go with one requiring a mount like the larger ones with a bracket. My front yard PTZ is a Dahua 49225 which is excellent but I want a smaller format for the backyard. It's mostly birds and animals in the yard so I would like maybe 12x zoom or even less with good performance. Anyone have a suggestion?

 

[looney2ns]

Review-Dahua SD42212T-HN 2mp Starlight 12x PTZ | IP Cam Talk

 

[looney2ns]

Same as above, but different housing.

Lite Series - Dahua International

Lite Series

www.dahuasecurity.com

 

[FlipNJ]

Thank you. Noticed in the review that other IR illumination was used for night captures. I was kind of hoping to have IR built in. I admit I am being lazy. I really don't want to have to mount other devices and run more cabling to power illuminators. Maybe asking for too much.

 

[mat200]

Thank you. Noticed in the review that other IR illumination was used for night captures. I was kind of hoping to have IR built in. I admit I am being lazy. I really don't want to have to mount other devices and run more cabling to power illuminators. Maybe asking for too much.

Hi @FlipNJ

Smaller outdoor rated PTZ cameras are often dome cameras as it is a challenge to make a small outdoor rated PTZ without a dome. Thus more issues with IR lights as it is a dome.

If you want a smaller outdoor rated PTZ do expect some compromises ..

 

[FlipNJ]

Yea I do expect compromise. Maybe I will mount an IR illuminator. I am very aware of how bad domes reflect IR. It'll help keep spiders away so I will have to clam up and run another wire.

 

[FlipNJ]

Had it ordered and now seeing it cant be mounted on a wall. That sucks. Not mounting another bulky thing off the house. The search continues.