If this is the wrong sub, please let me know where you think I should point towards.

Looking for feedback on a camera selection. We have a wonderful view and would like to setup a stream of it. I’m currently doing it with a cheap camera and PC via OBS, but would like to upgrade to something that supports direct RTMP so I don’t have to have a PC in the middle. I know I lose some of the overlay functionality, but would rather have it this way. The current knockoff Dahua I have would support this ability, but it doesn’t have the built-in mic, so I have to go through OBS….

Requirements:

• POE
• Outdoor rated
• RTMP direct to YouTube supported
• Ability to zoom. I don’t need full PTZ, but would like the ability to zoom in/out due to weather conditions.
• Prefer to stay in the <=$200 range if possible but can go up a bit if the camera justifies it.

I’ve looked at Dahua, Hixvision and even Amcrest, but honestly I’m running my head into circles so looking for feedback from others. I love the thought of the Axis systems, but they are just more money than I’m willing to spend unless I’m missing some lower priced options that I haven’t seen.

PS

Here’s the view I’ve currently got if the stream is working
https://www.youtube.com/@TNBackyard-amh/streams

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