Camera recommendation?

[crimsondr]

Hi, I am looking for an indoor camera that I can place in the corner of the room to view the entire room (or close to) with a mic to pickup audio and POE. Can you recommend a camera? I was looking at the DS-2CD2132F-IS but it doesn't have a mic.

 

[DaveP]

One of the DS-2CD2412 / 2422 / 2432 variants ?

 

[crimsondr]

I have seen those but was wondering how well suited they are for mounting on the wall or ceiling?

Edit: I think my original post wasn't clear. My intention is to mount the camera on the wall or ceiling in the corner of the room.

 

[networkcameracritic]

The mount pretty easily to a wall or ceiling but are not vandal proof. Are you looking for a dome, if so, the ds-2cd2532f will do that.

 

[crimsondr]

Thanks I'll look into these two cameras.

 

[fenderman]

Thanks I'll look into these two cameras.

If you want to be able to cover the entire room, get the 2.8mm lens...

 

[crimsondr]

How do the different lenses affect the picture other than angle of view?

 

[fenderman]

How do the different lenses affect the picture other than angle of view?

Basically just a wider angle (you may get a bit of a fishbowl effect with 2.8..but its worth it to cover the entire room) you will lose a bit of detail as the pixel count is spread over a larger area...

 

[crimsondr]

Basically just a wider angle (you may get a bit of a fishbowl effect with 2.8..but its worth it to cover the entire room) you will lose a bit of detail as the pixel count is spread over a larger area...

Thanks for the info!

This forum has been a great source of information!

 

[bp2008]

I agree with all the advice given above. I have a 2532 with 2.8mm lens here above my front porch. I run it in 2MP mode for the extra width, and I wish it was wider.



And here is my 2432 with a 4mm lens (because 2.8mm was not available at the time) in my kitchen in 3MP mode.

 

[crimsondr]

Thanks for the comparison shots. Not really sure when lens I would prefer. I'm sure I could make use of both a 2.8mm and 4mm. So I'll probably start with the 2.8mm and see how it works out.

Any recommendations on where to source these cameras in Canada?

 

[blake]

Depending on what you're trying to view, camera angle is just as important.

 

[crimsondr]

I am using them as a nanny cam. I plan on putting them in rooms where the baby normally is so that I can have a record if there are any "accidents" or similar.

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Also plan on using as a general baby monitor at night when baby is sleeping in another room.