Review - Amcrest IP2M-841E Pan/Tilt Cam

[smithb]

Edit: These are just my preliminary thoughts. More testing is needed. I'll update this post if there's any interest.

I picked up a few of these cameras on an Amazon lightning deal a few weeks ago and wanted to share some thoughts.

Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2JSC6U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Regular Price: $85
Lightning Deal Price: $66

Image Sensor: 1/2.7” 2Megapixel progressive scan CMOS
Effective Pixels: 1920x1080
Scanning System: Progressive
Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto/Manual 1/3(4)~1/30000
Minimum Illumination: 0. 1Lux/F2.2(Color), 0Lux/F2.2 (IR on)
S/N Ratio: More than 50dB
Max IR Range: 10m
Focal Length: 4mm
Max Aperture: F2.2

Datasheet Link: https://support.amcrest.com/hc/article_attachments/360002148912/Specifications_Sheet.pdf

Overall thoughts:
I think these are probably worth $66. I probably wouldn't be too impressed had I paid full price.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• PoE
• Decent picture
• Decent IR for interior use
• Sync's well with Blue Iris
• Pan/Tilt
• Mounting accessories are included

Cons:

• Plastic construction feels kind of cheap
• Audio output over onboard speakers is garbled (may be a setting that needs to be adjusted)
• Audio input doesn't pick up conversations well (may be a setting that needs to be adjusted)

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[mat200]

Thanks @smithb

Always enjoy seeing nice reviews from fellow members.