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Originally Posted by Kings Bluff
Does anyone have a suggestion for a tilt/pan/zoom IP outdoor camera that will withstand the cold NH temps? I cannot seem to find an inexpensive cam that will go below freezing.
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The problem with cheap PTZs is that they're, well, cheap.
Also, many times the low-temp spec is based on being able to move the unit, many of them will do just fine if you leave them in the home position when it's *really* cold out (provided that they are "IP66" (outdoor) rated otherwise).
You might be better off just buying an enclosure for outdoor use so that the camera stays out of the elements (though that would certainly increase the size of it).
You could also get any basic outdoor analog PTZ and an encoder (but this would end up costing more), which would give you a more robust system.
The Foscam cameras mentioned are OK. They're a D1/standard definition camera, and the lens and sensor are nothing fantastic. But they're perfectly adequate for making sure your dock isn't underwater or damaged by ice, etc.
There are TONS of free viewing applications out there, depending on your device and platform. If you want something fancier, there are also some free mini VMS systems that will let you record the camera and playback video and stuff like that as well.
A couple examples:
http://networkoptix.com/products/hdwitness/
http://www.milestonesys.com/products...ts/xprotectgo/
http://www.axxonsoft.com/products/ax...mart_start.php