Please help me figure out a better IP camera solution.

[jonsf 0]

Hi All,

 

5 months ago, my condo building in sort of an industrial neighborhood of San Francisco hired a company to install 15 IP cameras on our property, with an NVR. He used all LTS Security gear.

 

For the outdoor cameras - there are 5 of them in total - he used these cameras: http://www.ltsecurityinc.com/ip-network-bullet-camera-cmip8232.html

 

Those outdoor cameras are kinda low, and one of our homeowners is moving the camera that's near his entryway with a broom - not a crime, but seriously annoying. I'm trying to figure out a solution, as I think that using bullet cameras at such a low height is generally a bad idea in a hood such as ours.

 

So I was thinking that using dome cameras in those 5 outdoor locations might work better for us, but my installer says that due to UV damage to the outer plastic lens, that those cameras would be garbage after 2 years or so. Is this true? Is that lens not replaceable? Is there a better solution that I should consider?

 

Any assistance will be hugely appreciated!

 

- Thanx

- Jon

[Boogieman 1]

Look at a turret style camera. The ball is locked in place by a screw.

http://www.ltsecurityinc.com/ip-network-turret-camera-cmip1142w.html

[jonsf 0]

Look at a turret style camera. The ball is locked in place by a screw.

http://www.ltsecurityinc.com/ip-network-turret-camera-cmip1142w.html

 

Thanks for the response. We have a few of those too, but indoors. Would that work as an outdoor camera?

 

- Jon

[Boogieman 1]

Look at a turret style camera. The ball is locked in place by a screw.

http://www.ltsecurityinc.com/ip-network-turret-camera-cmip1142w.html

 

Thanks for the response. We have a few of those too, but indoors. Would that work as an outdoor camera?

 

- Jon

yes, its outdoor rated just like the bullet or dome. The dome will work as well, but presents issues of ir reflection if not properly mounted and positioned.

[marvycastillo 0]

I agree with Boggieman, bullet and turret are best use outdoor. Mounting dome outside is a little tricky. Better if you use tamper with audible alarm if possible.

[Ayesha7645 0]

Hi,

 

Using a good dome camera might help. I have been using mono dome D25 CCTV camera ( http://www.technowavegroup.com/security/cctv/mono-dome-d25 ) of Technowave Group,Dubai for my backyard since 2 years and its working perfectly well. It contains weatherproof facilities with lenses from super wide angles to tele lens. If interested I can provide you the specifications of my camera.

 

Hope this might help!