IP camera for Streaming :)

[Neil McRae]

OK folks,
probably not your normal ask but I'm a youtuber; a twitcher and a pinball player see here:

I recently bought a PTZ camera that uses IP and RTSP with POE and its made part of my life ALOT easier.

So I'm now looking for a box/bullet camera (and probably 10 of them!) that I can use to make my life even more easier

The requirement is the pinball playfield that you see. I want to be able to have a focal length close or similar to a Sony CX405 camera (which I use today) which is at 35mm equivalent is f=26.8-804.0mm for video. Right now I typically use the camera at maximum wide and never need to zoom.

Requirements wise though I need:

1080p with either 50 or 60 frames per second.
POE with IP
Regular camera sort of mount, tripod screw in so I can use it on tripods and use it on mounts I have in the roof of my pinball shed.
don't need any control software but web based controls on the camera helpful.

helpful but not essential HDMI out

I don't need vandal proof, or external, or night vision

I was looking at this AXIS Q1785 AND 1786.

Thanks for your help,
Neil.

 

[Phil]

Hi,
The two Axis models you mention are brand new models, with no stock available yet.

You might like to consider these PTZ models (made for streaming):
Axis V5914 PTZ Network Camera 0631-003
Axis V5915 PTZ Network Camera 0633-003

 

[Neil McRae]

Phil,
thanks, I don't need PTZ on this camera, just want a low cost IP camera. Is there any other cameras other than the ones I mentioned?

Neil

 

[Phil]

Almost all IP cameras can be used for streaming.
It depends on how many users you expect to connect and view.
For more than 5-10 viewers you'll probably need to use a tool/service to relay the video.
Axis have a partner that facilitates live streaming to YouTube from any of their cameras:
CamStreamer: Connect a Network Camera to YouTube or other RTMP streaming platforms