Recommendation For IP Camera In Walk-In Freezer

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We have a number of discussions on this general application:

• IP Camera For Freezer (0 Degrees Temp)
• Does Anyone Have A Recommendation For A Freezer PTZ That Is Near Loading Dock Door?

For your #2 question: 

Best penetration location, roof or wall for least amount condensation issues?

Because hot air is higher than cool/freezing air, the amount of insulation and thermal relief you get with a side/wall penetration seems best.  

Does that help?

Just about any "outdoor"-rated camera from a reputable manufacturer would almost certainly fit the bill. As an example, the Axis P3225-LVE has a minimum operating temperature of -40 F, which I have to imagine is substantially colder than the freezer will get. It's also rated for humidity levels 10-100% (condensing), so you should be covered there as well.

Without knowing the size of it and how it's laid out, the biggest consideration I can think of is where to locate it to ensure that stuff doesn't get stacked in front of it. If it's a smaller freezer, it may be a good opportunity for a fisheye (i.e. Axis M3037-PVE) to give a full view of the whole area, and put it somewhere that can't be easily stacked in front of (the very middle).

The previous discussions outlined this pretty well, but there are documents on the proper way to penetrate a freezer and I would recommend a little distance between the actual door and the camera.  A little distance from the door reduces the potential for the camera to fog when the door is opened.

I have actually installed dozens of cameras in freezers. The Axis M3057-PLVE is a fisheye camera with IR that will allow you to see the entire freezer interior.