Recommendation for a very compact HD IP camera?

[bballlal]

I'm installing some cameras in a store in a mall that is very strict on appearance and they require very small, unnoticeable cameras. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm not partial to bullet or turret for this, they just have to be fairly small. Thanks!

 

[CYANiDE]

What's your budget and video quality requirements? There are way too many options.

 

[bballlal]

Maybe $200-$300 per camera? Just need a decent HD picture. Thank you

 

[fenderman]

Hikvision 2532 mini-dome

 

[CYANiDE]

Hands down winner for me - Hikvision DS-2CD2532-I. I've personally used this alot and they are easy to paint to match the walls and are very small and best of all cheap. Only fall back is that they max out at a 6mm lens.

 

[bballlal]

How would you say the Hikvision DS-2CD2532's compare to the Axis M3014's?

 

[CYANiDE]

How would you say the Hikvision DS-2CD2532's compare to the Axis M3014's?

The M3014 is made for drop ceilings so it will really depend on what you can use in the store. Also, 1MP vs 3MP sensors (although I'm sure the Axis 1MP is better than your standard chinese 1MP camera). They are both small cameras but the Axis has no IR.

 

[bballlal]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll go with the Hikvision's.