Anyone got a small dome style camera they really like?
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There's one of these cheap on eBay. Do I understand PoE correctly that I just connect it via ethernet and that's it? I have powerline ethernet adapters in the garage, seems like they should work. Is this compatible with Security Spy?
https://yohut.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=341
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Whenever space is a concern, there is no better brand than Dahua. They make the most compact cameras. They have a very nice vandal resistant mini wedge dome that would be good. But I would probably install a dual sensor dome there so that I could see down the alley to the left with one camera and watch the back yard and gate with the other. You can buy these cameras anywhere, Amazon, B and H, etc.
Wedge
https://www.adiglobaldistribution.us/Product/VD-N43CN62
Dual sensor
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Yes, with PoE there is an Ethernet cable going to the camera that provides both power and network. Normally this is connected into a PoE switch, but if you're planning to connect this into a Powerline adaptor, then you'll need to add a PoE injector to provide power to the camera.
The SV3C dome linked to above is fine, though not the smallest. I agree with @TSI that Dahua have some great compact cameras, and that dual-sensor one is a good option for locations that would benefit from two independent views. Generally, turret/eyeball cameras are more compact than dome cameras. Two back-to-back turret cameras could work here just as well as the dual-sensor model (e.g. N42BJ62 / N42DJS2).
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Responses appreciated, sorry I didn't get back to this- I read the responses but I only have login info saved for this forum on one machine. I haven't dug into this yet- my current neighbor across the alley hasn't moved yet, my worry was that the next occupant might me less careful getting in and out of their garage (the alley is narrow.)
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I had decided to just go with a bullet camera I already had but then I found it was dead.
I'm finding I'm a bit confused about how to tell what type of camera is going to be compatible. I.e. I see cameras described as "IP cameras" but then they say they're only compatible with certain brands of DVR.... maybe I don' know what "IP cam" means.
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Oh by the way I only need to look one direction. I have two cameras in a second floor window taking in the whole view, with one looking the other direction down the alley, but they can't see around the garage.
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Ben, I got the point about the injector- looks like I can get one for $12 or so. Would this camera work with SS?
https://www.amazon.com/Hikvision-Compatible-Microphone-Security-Waterproof/dp/B0C8Y6BQLT
Also... how does one adjust the angle of a non-PTZ dome or turret camera?
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Marquis cameras (like the one you linked to above) seem to be rebrands of Hikvision models, and such will work well with SecuritySpy.
If you don't have a switch that has PoE built-in, you can power the camera using a injector like this one.
In terms of the camera angle, non-PTZ dome/turret cameras have a certain amount of freedom of movement of the actual camera head, which you manually swivel to the right position when you install the camera. To make installation as easy as possible, you would normally also want to get a junction box (ideally one that is designed specifically for your camera model), which hides the cables and gives you some amount of slack in the cable to make moving the camera head easier.
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I picked up an injector on clearance today.
I think a dome camera is going to be my best choice (otherwise it may look too easy and fun to rip down) so about to push the button on this one. Comments appreciated. Want to keep this as cheap as possible as it will be pretty exposed to vandalism, and the only real goal here is to get it on video if anyone backs into the garage door.
https://www.amazon.com/Anpviz-Microphone-Waterproof-Recording-IPC-D240W-S/dp/B07TJT1Z1H
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I had no trouble getting the AMPVIZ up and running. SS automatically recognized it and offered it as an option in new camera setup. I gave it a static IP but I guess SS really doesn't need that with ONVIF.
Now connected via injector plus powerline ethernet. Next step make sure it works in garage via powerline ethernet, then find the energy to get it mounted. Wish it was smaller and lighter.
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Camera in garage, connection fine via powerline ethernet. Last step mount it.
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It's up and I didn't fall off the ladder or drop anything important. Neck and shoulders will be sore for days though.
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That's a very neat install - nice!
My only comment is that more than half of the camera's image is taken up with the adjacent wall, where no useful motion can occur - better to move the camera significantly to the right, and perhaps down a little.
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That was the absolute best I could do with my spine problems and the awkward angle I had to position the ladder... the camera has no rotation once mounted. There's barely any area outside what's visible that's not covered by another camera (a small sliver I really don't need to see.)
