Recommendation needed: PTZ with Onvif & POE?

[richtj99]

Hi,

I am looking for a PTZ IP camera (2mp or better) with Onvif & POE which I am planning on using for a Geovision system.

I was looking at the RLC-423-POE:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UCNP08

The price point is fine & I see some other options (Though lacking POE).

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks,
Rich

 

[wdrjack]

Hi,

I am looking for a PTZ IP camera (2mp or better) with Onvif & POE which I am planning on using for a Geovision system.

I was looking at the RLC-423-POE:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UCNP08

The price point is fine & I see some other options (Though lacking POE).

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks,
Rich

I'm also looking for replacement PTZ for my Geo system. Was running a Dahua SD42212S-Hn for 2 years until it acted up recently (would disconnect and reconnect intermittently). Suspect it had be heat related and in the process of replacing all the caps on the board. Was a fantastic camera when it was working.

 

[richtj99]

I dont understand why the speed dome style PTZ cameras dont have covers so you cant see the cameras direction (easily).


I was looking at this one - good support from the seller after the sale.
http://www.diysecuritycameraworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86_158_164_177&products_id=611&zenid=cdad7c7db126d9af483e051bc415d020 (NO POE)

The seller suggested this too: http://www.diysecuritycameraworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=620 I am unsure if it is safe to stuff it in insulation in an attic (fire wise).

https://www.amazon.com/SW-Outdoor-Security-camera-Optical/dp/B012FQLPG4 (NO POE)


I was also looking at this one which claims to be POE:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UCNP08/



This one is very very popular on this site: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/SxK6Obm

I just dont love that style bullet for PTZ - probably doesnt matter & at that price point it could be worth a try. Reliability for POE seems a bit suspect over time though.

 

[fenderman]

I dont understand why the speed dome style PTZ cameras dont have covers so you cant see the cameras direction (easily).

They cant, the IR would reflect off the cover. On fixed domes, the ir is kept away from the lens by a tight fitting foam ring, this cannot be done on a ptz. Stay away from no name ptz cameras or you will learn the hard way that they are unreliable.

 

[richtj99]

I am a bit torn - I have a Loftek D1 which has been in use for almost 4 years - i cant connect it to my NVR so its a bit useless & I was looking at the REOlink PTZ @ under $300. It claims to be POE as well.

The manufacturer states it will work with my Geovision VMS system also - not sure about reliability - maybe get a square trade warranty?