Indoor PTZ IP or WiFi Camera

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 9, 2017

Can anyone recommend an indoor camera that is wifi or IP and has PTZ capability? I've been looking for one at a reasonable cost on Amazon and have yet to find one that can monitor my tank while I'm away. Any help is much appreciated!

BigHildy53 · Jan 9, 2017

How long is your tank? What specifically do you want to do? I use Nest cams when I'm away. With a 130 degree view and the ability to digital zoom I find it works fine for what I want to do.

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 9, 2017

125 gallon, 72" tank. Do you find the digital zoom is adequate?

Bronc · Jan 9, 2017

I am using this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CP28AE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use an iOS app to view it remotely and it works well. I have it mounted on a tripod so I can move it easily.

Here are some pics. The first pic is one with only my blues on - sorry. The 2nd shows off the night vision feature.

The only thing I don't like is that I can't share the feed to a webpage so that others can view it.

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 9, 2017

I've kind of been looking at this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Foscam-FI982...&sr=8-40&keywords=ip+camera+with+optical+zoom

BigHildy53 · Jan 9, 2017

AllSignsPointToFish said:
125 gallon, 72" tank. Do you find the digital zoom is adequate?

The digital zoom works fine. It's combined with video sharpening. Placement of the camera is important. When I'm away I move a camera centered in front of the tank.

BigHildy53 · Jan 9, 2017

Another consideration is whether you want cloud storage or live feed only. Just something to consider.

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 9, 2017

I think, at this point, live feed is okay for me. I just need something I can check in on periodically to quench my anxiety when I'm away :)

andrew james · Jan 9, 2017

Is there a camera for under 100 that I can view from a computer while outside of my home network? I've tried to do port forwarding and all that but my ISP changes my IP address every 15 hours.

I actually need two cameras, one on the sump and one on the tank

coral-boss · Jan 9, 2017

I have the Foscam. Does the job. I have no problems with it. Works great for me.

BigHildy53 · Jan 9, 2017

Many cameras offer remote access.

jlancas81 · Jan 9, 2017

I use Foscam for my house (and as baby monitor) and have been happy. More importantly, wife has been happy

tvu · Jan 9, 2017

Foscam R2 is nice and also affordable

Michael E. · Jan 9, 2017

Check out the Nest Drop Cam. Easy to setup and can sense noise (ie. if my overflow sensor goes off, the camera alerts me). Im setting up one for my DT tomorrow. The light strip is even controlled with my phone and a door switch.

Oh! and I can even share a link to it. (below)

https://video.nest.com/live/070Wdwji1M

711reefer · Jan 10, 2017

I would not recommend foscam. I have one in my garage and can rarely open it on my phone app. cs is terrible and I am usually placed on hold for over an hour when I call. I don't have one on my aquarium but I am less then pleased with there online performance and customer service. I cant tell you how many times foscam has had to gain access to my computer to solve the problem

LJC6780 · Jan 10, 2017

I have a couple different cams that I view on their own apps on my phone. They are wifi and I can view as long as they are connected to my home wifi. I like them both. I actually had them both looking at tanks at one point too!

This is one
Vimtag VT-361 Super HD WiFi Video Monitoring Surveillance Security Camera, Plug/Play, Pan/Tilt with Two-Way Audio & Night Vision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAJ9U8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xuhDyb86WC52E

Here's the other
TENVIS JPT3815W-HD Wireless Surveillance IP/Network Security Camera, Baby Monitor, Night Vision, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVELSQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lvhDyb99R13GG

Not that this will help with fish, but I'm pretty sure they are both audio back and forth too ... like a baby monitor. You can either listen in on mute or talk through the camera.