Wide angle

[Fred999]

Hi,
I have 3 V3’s set up, and am looking to get a 4th cam.

I’m thinking of getting one with a wide angle. I’ve seen a post or two that seem to say that the Pan 3 is not really as good an image as the normal V3.

Any other opinions out there? Any other cams that have a wide angle beside the Pan 3?

Thanks.

[K6CCC]

The V3 and the Pan V3 are almost exactly the same field of view and image quality.

Pan 3 Cam - Whacky Lens

I have a Pan V3 and a V3 essentially sitting side by side in my bay window. I moved the Pan so that it was seeing the same image as the V3. For all practical purposes, the field of view for the Pan V3 is the same as the V3. The pan may be the smallest amount wider, but barely. The top image (23 - Bay window SE) is the V3 and bottom image (42P - TBD) is the Pan V3. Tiny bit of difference in FoV. The blue looks a little bluer on the Pan. Based on the color of the trash can, I think the Pan …

[StevenA]

This might be a fun project. This thread is on a v2 but also should work on a v3.

How to Replace the Normal with a Wide Angle Lens (or other)

I wanted a wider angle street view from my Wyze V2. Youtube has a video about swapping the Wyze lens.: “Wyze Camera Lens Swap” Wyze Camera Lens Swap - YouTube Total disclaimer: If you screw your camera up, don’t blame me. It’s not very difficult but beware: You could screw your camera up and void any warranty, but it’s not a big risk. There actually is an easier way than the Youtube Video: There is a small hole above the lens in the plastic ring that covers the 4 IR LEDs. There is nothi…

[StevenA]

Here is how to swap the lens on a v3.

Wyze Camera v3 Lens Replacement - Installing a Telephoto Zoom Lens into a Wyze Camera

[Fred999]

That seems to align with what I was reading.
In that case, I wonder what did they hope to achieve by bringing out the Pan V3?

[SlabSlayer]

@Fred999

I wonder what did they hope to achieve by bringing out the Pan V3?

A V3 with Pan and Tilt motion tracking motors for near 360° scan capability that can be used outdoors. This is their first outdoor rated PTZ.

Be sure to read the threads tagged cam-pan-v3 before you purchase.

[Fred999]

" Be sure to read the threads tagged #cam-pan-v3 before you purchase."

Thanks SS, took your advice and read some of the threads. Filled in some knowledge gaps.

Think I’ll just go with another V3.