Looking for weatherproof (-40F) POE dome camera recommendation

[nirv199]

Hi All

First post here please let me know if I got the wrong section to post this question.

I am looking for a dome camera like the

AXIS P3363-VE; but not as expensive as that one (as I will need to buy 6 in total). Hopefully I can get something okay (that won't give me headaches) in the $250~300 range each. Not sure the requirements below are realistic for this price range but trying to find something that would suit my needs and budget.

The requirements is a dome POE so I can put in the outside walls of the house. It needs to operate in cold weather (-40F), have IR for night operation, and needs to be ​

zoneminder-friendly. Vandal-resistent is also a desired feature. Zoom is not really needed but nice to have. Also 720p should do the job (no need for 1080p).

Thank you so much

 

[No5]

Try looking at the ACTi line of domes; I have the E82 and E72 for the exact same reason (need to survive a brutally cold Canadian winter -40C/-40F). And they don't require a built in heater so their size isn't larger than it needs to be (for my residence).

They're around the price point or slightly higher than what you mention; Come with a 3 year warranty too.

Check http://www.networkcameracritic.com/ for various model reviews....

 

[nirv199]

That helps thank you so much! It seems the E82 is no longer on their website but the E72 sounds like a good purchase (I'm also in Canada).
BTW have you used with zoneminder? Not much info on their wiki:
http://www.zoneminder.com/wiki/index.php/ACTi

thanks Eh!

 

[No5]

Yes it is; The E82 is still pretty new. http://www.acti.com/product/detail/Dome_Camera/E82

I use Blue Iris, so I can't comment on Zoneminder.

I purchase my ACTi products through Cendirect.com (located in Quebec). They normally don't stock products on hand, and will order directly from ACTi. This may take 2-3 weeks to get an order fulfilled (which isn't the best), BUT, they have really good pricing.