Basic indoor ptz camera?

[cali_guy_0024]

I'm using a couple old Foscams that are probably like 10 years old by now. Want to get a new indoor ptz with better clarity. But, all the "indoor" rated ptz looks like they are just the same ones from Foscam but re-branded. Any recommendation on an indoor "sit on the self" ptz camera?

 

[sebastiantombs]

There's also a 4 or 5MP version of this one, both are solid performers -

2MP Amcrest PT

Amazon.com

 

[TonyR]

+1 on what @sebastiantombs said about the Amcrest IP2M-841, I have 4 of them and 3 are on their own dedicated Asus AP (a wireless router set to AP mode).
It's a re-branded Dahua and is ONVIF compatible, provides RTSP, is 1080p (Full HD), IR, 2-way audio, has pan/tilt/digital zoom, record to micro SD card, wired or wireless, great with Blue Iris, VLC, etc. Comes with wall/ceiling mount, 1/4"-20 tripod mount female insert on bottom. Available in black or white for under $40, can be mounted upside-down and the image inverted as needed. Note that its zoom is digital, not optical, as are most indoor cams of this genre and price point.

It comes with a USB Type A male to USB micro male cord, about 10 feet long and is furnished with a UL-Listed 5VDC @ 1.5A adapter with Type A female USB.

FWIW, there's a 4MP version for $55 == >> Amcrest 4MP UltraHD Indoor WiFi Camera, Security IP Camera with Pan/Tilt, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Remote Viewing, 2.4ghz, 4-Megapixel @30FPS, Wide 90° FOV, IP4M-1041W (White)

 

[wittaj]

+2 on the Amcrest above - can't go wrong with them. And it has a basic autotrack that can work well for some people.

 

[Flintstone61]

just stumbled on this other Amcrest, its pretty much the same type of thing....

https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Monitor-Detection-Motion-Tracking-Wireless/dp/B08644FKP1/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2CD94RJ05W3AJ&keywords=Mini+PTZ&m=AM1AKWRN957PC&qid=1669936885&refinements=p_6%3AAM1AKWRN957PC&rnid=303116011&s=electronics&sprefix=mini+ptz%2Celectronics%2C107&sr=1-18

 

[TonyR]

just stumbled on this other Amcrest, its pretty much the same type of thing....

https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Monitor-Detection-Motion-Tracking-Wireless/dp/B08644FKP1/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2CD94RJ05W3AJ&keywords=Mini+PTZ&m=AM1AKWRN957PC&qid=1669936885&refinements=p_6%3AAM1AKWRN957PC&rnid=303116011&s=electronics&sprefix=mini+ptz%2Celectronics%2C107&sr=1-18

Except it's part of their "Smart Home" line and is managed with a smartphone app, it has no embedded webGUI.
If one is willing to jump through a few hoops, it cam stream to Blue Iris and likely VLC ==>> How To Setup a Camera In Blue Iris with RTSP Support (ASH21)

 

[Flintstone61]

Ohhh thats not so good....Another app with another wifi device...

 

[Malish]

I'm looking for the exact same thing and the Amcrest sound almost perfect. They're only missing POE, I know they used to make basically the exact same camera with POE but I am struggling to find them. Does anyone have a recommendation or an alternative product.
POE, PTZ, under $75
Thanks in advance.

 

[wittaj]

I'm looking for the exact same thing and the Amcrest sound almost perfect. They're only missing POE, I know they used to make basically the exact same camera with POE but I am struggling to find them. Does anyone have a recommendation or an alternative product.
POE, PTZ, under $75
Thanks in advance.

That is what this little $10 adapter is for!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDLUSE7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[TonyR]

I'm looking for the exact same thing and the Amcrest sound almost perfect. They're only missing POE, I know they used to make basically the exact same camera with POE but I am struggling to find them. Does anyone have a recommendation or an alternative product.
POE, PTZ, under $75
Thanks in advance.

Since you're still talking indoor (I assume as the OP did), I'd go with the 841 suggested above and go with this 802.3af POE to 5 volt DC splitter.

 

[TonyR]

That is what this little 10 adapter is for!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDLUSE7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dang! Do you live in front of your PC? LOL

 

[wittaj]

Dang! Do you live in front of your PC? LOL

It certainly feels that way LOL.

 

[Malish]

how well do those adapters hold up in an environment like an attic?

 

[TonyR]

how well do those adapters hold up in an environment like an attic?

I could find no specific operating temps in their brochure here, but I think it's safe to say it depends on the temperature extremes of its environment.
What would those temp extremes be be in your case?

 

[wittaj]

how well do those adapters hold up in an environment like an attic?

Probably no different than other computer stuff in an attic.

 

[Malish]

Probably no different than other computer stuff in an attic.

So not well at all.

 

[Malish]

I could find no specific operating temps in their brochure here, but I think it's safe to say it depends on the temperature extremes of its environment.
What would those temp extremes be be in your case?
Indiana summer and winter
-10F in the winter 120-130F in the summer.

 

[wittaj]

So not well at all.

Well as @TonyR mentions, it is based on the temp extremes. Mine has been fine for years in similar temp ranges as you posted. But if it is that much of a concern, can't you get the adapter out of the attic?

 

[Malish]

Well as @TonyR mentions, it is based on the temp extremes. Mine has been fine for years in similar temp ranges as you posted. But if it is that much of a concern, can't you get the adapter out of the attic?

Technically I could but then I'd have to mount the adapter to the ceiling and it would look awful.

 

[wittaj]

Junction box?

Or it is $10 so buy a spare and see how long it lasts.