Does anyone have any recommendations for a small unobtrusive PoE camera that I could mount under my soffit? I'm not concerned about that great of quality or night vision here as it is not for crime, rather just being able to get a general picture of what is going on during the day, but I want something that is small and not immediately noticeable. Thanks.
Small PoE camera for under a soffit?
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SpacemanSpiff
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Maybe the IPC-B5442E-ZE bullet? The cam itself is only 4" long
I was going to suggest the wedge as well, but having used one I much prefer the image of the 5442s for the small increase in pricing. Also, keep in mind, the varifocal -ZE in the picture is larger than a fixed -AS.
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How do intend to view and/or record the camera?
Do you have a budget?
What country are you in?
Thanks for the suggestions so far, I will look at them.The way we did the ethernet cable it just comes down through a small hole in the soffit but it would not be easy to get behind it again so I think I will need a junction box. So that will add a little height unfortunately. At least the soffit is white so it should match most options.
I've used Blue Iris before so I imagine I would probably use that. No budget really, I probably wouldn't want to spend much more than $200 on one camera. In the US. Thanks.
I've used Blue Iris before so I imagine I would probably use that. No budget really, I probably wouldn't want to spend much more than $200 on one camera. In the US. Thanks.
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Get the better camera vs buying by size. You'll be more happy in the end. I'd say less than 10% of people ever notice mine even though some are very obvious. If it blends in somewhat with the color under a soffit, even less.
I swapped one of the "boobie cams" in after having a 5442 at my door for a long time wanting something less obvious. It is (after painting it at least) but I'm kind of sorry that I did as far as lesser performance.
I swapped one of the "boobie cams" in after having a 5442 at my door for a long time wanting something less obvious. It is (after painting it at least) but I'm kind of sorry that I did as far as lesser performance.
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I attach my cams right to the soffit at the corners where I have thicker channels coming together. The plastic channels are plenty strong enough on my house there to hold a small camera with three self tapping screws. If I had to mount it away from a corner then I'd have to install a stud as the soffit would sag.
looney2ns
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The fixed lens version of the 5442 turret, will be as about as a compact a camera as you'll find. It's a great camera on top of that.
Review-OEM 4mp IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm Starlight+ | IP Cam Talk
99% of folks are oblivious and will never notice it.
Review-OEM 4mp IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm Starlight+ | IP Cam Talk
99% of folks are oblivious and will never notice it.
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for the soffit, if you want less people to notice, just paint the camera to match .. @signal9
I do really like the mini-dome wedge cameras at the front door, face level .. and perhaps some places in doors .. otherwise the usual turrets and bullets is what I go for.
I do really like the mini-dome wedge cameras at the front door, face level .. and perhaps some places in doors .. otherwise the usual turrets and bullets is what I go for.
very nice ..