The mount is not a secondary accessory: it determines the actual viewing angle, image stability in wind, and resistance to tearing off.
Main types
Wall mounts — the standard. Prioritize those with integrated cable routing: a visible cable is an obvious point of sabotage.
Corner mounts — for attaching a camera to the edge of a building and covering two facades from a single point.
Ceiling and pendant mounts — for indoor domes, and for lowering a camera under an awning or framework.
Pole mounts — for light poles and parking lot masts, with clamps adapted to the diameter.
Junction boxes — they house network connections and excess cable, protecting them from moisture. Essential outdoors, and too often overlooked.
Two common mistakes
Mounting a camera too low: below 2.5 m, it's within reach. Aim for 3 to 4 m outdoors, tilted downwards.
Neglecting the waterproofing of the connection: the most common failure in outdoor video surveillance is not the camera, it's the corroded RJ45 connector in a poorly sealed box.
