You guys are the greatest and I genuinely appreciate your help.

This particular project has some challenges I haven't had in 25 years.

Question is about changing lenses in CCTV Outdoor Bullet Camera.

Budget is tight, so replacing cameras isn't an option. Hoping to upgrade.

Camera is a Gadspot.com GS262B
520TVL. Lens is adjustable 6-9mm

Mounted 20' off ground. Needing to get license plates, which a 9mm doesn't do well.

Wanting to upgrade with something like eBay # 230394332469 item that is a:
50mm fixed Board Lens*4*CCTV Camera 1/3" New (CW5012B).

Can't find any info on the lens.

Has anyone swapped lenses on a camera similar to the one mentioned
above? Is it even possible?

The camera has screws in the back and a rubber belt drive inside for
adjustments.

If I can find a lens (around 50mm) that will fit into the case, I'm willing to
forgo the drive and just unscrew the front to adjust the lens if necessary.

I will be a good contributor once I get all the unique problems of the
current project overcome and completed.

Time is critical as the project is due in the next few days.

Thanks!
TJ

How far will the camera be mounted from where you are trying to catch plates?

Ya, 50mm is REALLY tight for most CCTV purposes on a 1/4" or 1/3" chip.

It should attach to the camera fine, as board cameras typically all have the same mounting threads, but are you sure this lens will fit inside the particular bullet case you have?

Had a real problem getting detailed specs on the lens dimensions so I can compare it to the space in the camera.

Cam is 20' up and range out is about 50' (or more)


I truly appreciate all your help!