Dome, da-Dome, Dome

[bike_rider 0]

I know this topic has probably been beat to death, but most inquires seem to be for smaller budgets than mine. I need suggestions on a fixed dome.

 

I need a camera to cover the front door. B&W is fine because I have a good color cam covering the approach. OTOH, the front porch light is always on, so light isn't an issue, so high res color could be fine. The area in front of the door is small, so I don't want to mount the camera up high - I would not be able to get a flat enough field of view.

 

Right now it looks like I would end up with a dome at eye level with a tinted dome. The wife said it was OK

 

I don't like the looks of bullet/lipstick cams at that location, so they are out.

 

Vandal resistant isn't required - crooks around here are looking for easy targets of opportunity.

 

The area gets pretty hot in the summer - 100+ F, but no direct sunlight.

 

Budget <$400 USD please. ($300 would be great, but what's $100?)

 

I've found Pelco, Bosch flexidome and GE all about this range.

 

Any specific suggestions?

 

Thanks

[rory 0]

Ive used GE, they are nice. Their non vandal domes arent that great though, and for the same price you can get the vandal version which is good.

 

As to tints, never use them IMO, they cut back the light to the imaging device. Also those little black inserts, same stuff, if you have a near wide angle lens then you really want to dump it, also it can scratch the dome cover when adjusting.

[bike_rider 0]

Ive used GE, they are nice. Their non vandal domes arent that great though, and for the same price you can get the vandal version which is good.

 

As to tints, never use them IMO, they cut back the light to the imaging device. Also those little black inserts, same stuff, if you have a near wide angle lens then you really want to dump it, also it can scratch the dome cover when adjusting.

 

Hi Rory,

 

Thanks as always. If I can do the vandal domes in the budget, that's a bonus.

 

I'm not sure what you mean by "Also those little black inserts, same stuff, if you have a near wide angle lens then you really want to dump it, also it can scratch the dome cover when adjusting."

[bike_rider 0]

So, any dealer on here want to sell me a camera? Not having a lot of luck sourcing the GE cameras. PM me.

 

Thanks.

[SureVeillance 0]

I just installed one of these for a door cam in case you are still looking at other options - good picture.

 

Sony SSCCD73V 1/4'' Super HAD CCD Color Ruggedized Day/ Night Mini Dome Camera with 3-8mm Auto Iris Varifocal Lens

[bike_rider 0]

I just installed one of these for a door cam in case you are still looking at other options - good picture.

 

Sony SSCCD73V 1/4'' Super HAD CCD Color Ruggedized Day/ Night Mini Dome Camera with 3-8mm Auto Iris Varifocal Lens

 

Thanks for the recommendation.

[rory 0]

little black inserts, typically found with indoor domes, and some vandal ones, to make it appear that one cannot see the camera direction; somewhat of a fake tint.

 

GE domes are the DR-1500 for the color, DR-1800 for the Color/BW (not true day night), and they have an Exview model I have never used due to the price. They have them in Fixed or Varifocal AI lenses, also UTP or Coax.

 

Most dealers or retailers that sell any big name brand cameras will be able to get them for you, at least in North and South America.

 

Yes I was looking at the Sony Day Night version recently also, as same price range and had the specs, never used it myself though.

[jisaac 0]

pretty much from what i have seen in the last year or so is that most outdoor dome cameras are going to be vandal proof.

[bike_rider 0]

Thanks guys. I'm kicking around color vs b/w right now. The approach is covered by a color camera.

 

The Sony is interesting but I don't by Sony retail products because of some of their corporate practices.

[napjones 0]

Thanks guys. I'm kicking around color vs b/w right now. The approach is covered by a color camera.

 

The Sony is interesting but I don't by Sony retail products because of some of their corporate practices.

 

I find that the Sony chipsets are very very good and much better IMO to Sharp. Most are used by the highend manufacturers.

What voltage are you using on your DVR?

[bike_rider 0]

Thanks guys. I'm kicking around color vs b/w right now. The approach is covered by a color camera.

 

The Sony is interesting but I don't by Sony retail products because of some of their corporate practices.

 

I find that the Sony chipsets are very very good and much better IMO to Sharp. Most are used by the highend manufacturers.

What voltage are you using on your DVR?

 

There is no practical way to avoid sony components, I just don't buy their retail prodcuts - of any kind. I use 24V for everything.