benf 0 Posted January 30, 2012 I'm looking to add a decent PT/Z network cam for my barn area, would like to keep it below $1000. Just viewing the horses, not needed for "true" surveillance or anything fancy. Want one that's compatible with my Aver EH6108H hybrid DVR and is sensitive to IR illumination. Won't be doing a lot of manipulating with the pan/tilt/zoom but will on occasion. Most of the models I've been looking at quote a max temp range of 112F-122F. Am curious if that's a hard an fast rule, and the risk if that's exceeded for an extended period of time. Am assuming it means shortened life of the cam, and at worse potential malfunction, but am curious on opinions or experience. I'm in the Phoenix AZ area. It will be protected from the elements for the most part, will not be in direct sunlight, but could get wet if wind driven rain (doesn't happen often out there). Planning on having it in a protective dome for rain/dust, am guessing it will need a cooling fan. It will be at the peak of a 15' metal roof, no barrier or insulation on the underside, so in the summer will easily hit those max temp numbers for extended periods during the day. I've measured the roof temp, with sun hitting it, at 130+ before. Do I need a special (ie: more expensive cam) to do the job? Or am I better off spending the money on multiple bullet cams which I know can handle the heat (at least my analog ones have so far) to cover the blind spots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
