Cameras suitable for install in two-gang low voltage box

[Virga]

I have two-gang low voltage boxes in some locations, that contain an audio control pad for ceiling speakers.
The boxes already have ethernet runs, over which the controls communicate with the audio controller.
Am thinking of repurposing the 2G LV boxes and the existing ethernet runs for cameras and losing the audio control (app does the same thing).
I have such boxes in some spots that will be great for indoor security cameras.

What cameras might work/install in a two-gang box?

 

[CanCuba]

I have most of my bullet cameras mounted outside on Eaton junction boxes that's aren't even 4x4 like a two-gang box. I just use drywall screws to screw the camera to the cover and then put two smaller screws two help hold the cover to the box. These covers snap on but they need a bit of help from the screws.

Never had an issue with a camera coming loose. Even the hurricane in October that passed 200km from us didn't loosen the cameras. My Color4K/X shook a bit but she held! Being a bigger bullet, she's mounted to this box. Heavier duty than the Eaton boxes and fits enough cable. Has 4 screws to hold the cover on.

So after beating around the bush, I'd say almost any camera can be screwed to a two-gang box. lol

 

[TonyR]

You may also consider the ==>> Loryta PFA200G Gang Box Adapter
You can even mount the cam's specific junction box on it if more room is need for the pigtail.

 

[Virga]

I was thinking inside the box.
Perhaps it would have to be a purpose-built camera, so this coudl be a long term project until such time that Dahua or someone else thinks its worth their while.

 

[looney2ns]

They already make cameras that can be mounted in ceilings with the appropriate mount.

https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/All-Products/Network-Cameras/WizSense-Series/3-Series/2MP/IPC-HDBW3241R-ZAS

With this mount.

https://www.dahuasecurity.com/asset/upload/product/20180523/DH-PFB200C_datasheet.pdf

 

[TonyR]

I was thinking inside the box.

And I was "thinking outside the box" (sorry, I couldn't resist).

 

[Virga]

At this rate of box-escapees, the box will stay empty.

 

[CanCuba]

I was thinking inside the box.
Perhaps it would have to be a purpose-built camera, so this coudl be a long term project until such time that Dahua or someone else thinks its worth their while.

I'll measure the base of a bullet I have lying around. It would definitely fit inside a box but you'd be limited at how to much movement you'd get to adjust the positioning.

 

[Virga]

A mini bullet might work, though one has to figure out how to mount it behind a wall plate, and how to get decent air circulation to move heat from the camera out of the enclosed box.

 

[jarrow]

What about a pinhole camera: IPC-HUM4231

Only downside is that it isn't POE, so you'd need to supply 12V from somewhere.
Case itself is only 1.22" x 1.22" (31 x 31 mm)

 

[looney2ns]

4mp Pinhole Camera Dahua/EmpireTech with 2.8mm lens | IP Cam Talk

 

[Virga]

A promising possibility.