ᐅ Cameras mounted on exterior walls without an eave or roof overhang
Created on: 1 Sep 2022 14:37
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Araknis
I am currently looking for inspiration or photos of houses without roof overhangs that are equipped with outdoor cameras. I am mainly thinking of turret cameras, as they do not protrude as much. Unfortunately, there are not many useful images available on Google, but I’m sure there are some users here with flat roofs and cameras installed. For example, @rick2018, would you be willing to share 2-3 photos here or send them to me via private message?
With a roof overhang, it would be easy, but we are currently leaning towards “without.” I would like to assess how much visual disruption cameras mounted on the wall cause.
With a roof overhang, it would be easy, but we are currently leaning towards “without.” I would like to assess how much visual disruption cameras mounted on the wall cause.
I would rather lean towards a dome camera (but mounted vertically) if it can be properly adjusted. In my opinion, this would be the least conspicuous option. Often, the brackets are even made of plain aluminum gray/white, removable, and can be painted separately in the color of the house wall.
Where should the cameras be installed? The proper height is important (2 to max 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet)). Otherwise, you will mostly see the top of heads. Mounting them too high only provides a general overview but isn’t very useful otherwise.
Hikvision is not bad. Also take a look at Dahua. Dome cameras are best, ideally with a small cover above. Most of our cameras are white, so they hardly stand out. They are allowed to be visible. We use different cameras for different functions and locations. The access points for the Wi-Fi are also mounted on the wall.
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Hikvision is not bad. Also take a look at Dahua. Dome cameras are best, ideally with a small cover above. Most of our cameras are white, so they hardly stand out. They are allowed to be visible. We use different cameras for different functions and locations. The access points for the Wi-Fi are also mounted on the wall.
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Cameras on single-family homes are supposed to be visible, right? They mainly serve as a deterrent rather than technically preventing a break-in. At most, they make investigations easier later on if someone does get in. Unless the goal is to spy on nosy neighbors and/or find out who keeps stealing your Sunday newspaper...
Thank you very much for the pictures!
They are meant to be seen, of course. I forgot to mention that I regularly work professionally with cameras, so the technical background is well known to me and the product selection has already been made. I’m just missing images from my private home right now 🙂
Mounting a dome camera vertically, meaning rotated 90° from the manufacturer’s intended orientation, is generally not a good idea. When mounted this way, dust tends to accumulate on the dome over time, which can cause glare at night from reflected IR light. Then a bit of neighbor’s dust might end up greeting you from the kitchen window on the dome, and you have to climb up to clean it. This is less common with turret or bullet cameras, which might only get a spider web in front occasionally.
Depending on the location, it will be either Axis or Hikvision.
Absolutely correct. But I want to see what’s happening and at least provide good images if needed.
I would try to avoid that at first. For turrets (e.g., Hikvision models), weather exposure is manageable.
They are meant to be seen, of course. I forgot to mention that I regularly work professionally with cameras, so the technical background is well known to me and the product selection has already been made. I’m just missing images from my private home right now 🙂
i_b_n_a_n schrieb:
I would tend to go for a dome camera (but mounted vertically) if it can be adjusted properly.
Mounting a dome camera vertically, meaning rotated 90° from the manufacturer’s intended orientation, is generally not a good idea. When mounted this way, dust tends to accumulate on the dome over time, which can cause glare at night from reflected IR light. Then a bit of neighbor’s dust might end up greeting you from the kitchen window on the dome, and you have to climb up to clean it. This is less common with turret or bullet cameras, which might only get a spider web in front occasionally.
rick2018 schrieb:
Hikvision is not bad. Also take a look at Dahua.
Depending on the location, it will be either Axis or Hikvision.
Tolentino schrieb:
They mostly serve as a deterrent rather than technically preventing a break-in in a significant way. At best, they help with investigations if someone does get in.
Absolutely correct. But I want to see what’s happening and at least provide good images if needed.
rick2018 schrieb:
Dome cameras, ideally with a little roof above.
I would try to avoid that at first. For turrets (e.g., Hikvision models), weather exposure is manageable.
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