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Hello, To make this as straight forward as possible. Requirement: IP/POE Dome - Able to visibly view the dollar signs or printed letters/#'s Locatiom: 7 Ft above 2 cash registers (restaurant) I have tried mobotix and axis visions cams. However, unless I go ptz, i am unable to view the dollar signs. I have been told by a mobotix sales employee that the lens needs to be changed out to attain the desired requirements. Camera advised was the D12 with telephoto lenses (2 cameras 1 dome) its been some time and I haven't heard from the rep yet. I just sent out another email today. Can anyone recommend such a camera that would meet my needs? I dont like the mobotix software at all.. doesnt work well with Win7 64bit .. I do enjoy the Axis software and have been using the geovision software for a few years now. I prefer to go with Axis cameras but does anyone know if the axis lens can be changed out ? Im a bit lost on what to decide .. its not like i can walk into best buy, test the product and return it same day .. hope someone can bring some experience to this post. Thank you!

So if I understand you correct.. I would need a 6.8mm lens per camera to view an object @ 7 ft away. Now, would this config provide the detail needed, the dollar amount ? Im going to call up axis and talk to a rep and provide the info gathered here.. Thank you! =D

Thanks for the link.. I really like axis cameras and their software,, anyone know what lens is needed.. camera mounted 7 ft away from the register.. registers sit about 5 ft apart from each other.

I camera prefered but 2 cameras is fine as long as its within a reasonable price. budget per register cam is roughly 700-900. register distance between eachother is about 5 ft. cameras used are Q24 Msec, and axis 223m / 212 ptz.. returned the Q24 mobotix and kept the axis 223M /212 ptz. keep in mind, we plan on using the 223m/212 ptz for other areas of the restaurant now. we are strictly looking for dome style above the cash registers.