Wall mount and cable

[Farrall]

Has any set their cameras up with the fixed wall mount(non magnetic one) and using a cable. As it looks like the mount will get in the way?
Asking as I want the camera connected to power all the time but want the fixed wall mount to secure it.

[jguerdat]

It depends on the specific mount and how old it is. Newer versions have a smaller lock nut to help provide access for power. you could also check out 1/4"-20 nuts at your local hardware store to see if you can find a smaller one.

[VancouverBC]

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@Farrall wrote:
Has any set their cameras up with the fixed wall mount(non magnetic one) and using a cable. As it looks like the mount will get in the way?
Asking as I want the camera connected to power all the time but want the fixed wall mount to secure it.

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What you can  do is unscrew and discard the flat plastic lock "nut", the part that you turn to tighten against the camera and replace it with a 1/4" 20 coarse threaded nut. You can get these metal nuts at any hardware store. It's the same thread as on a regular camera mount. The 1/4" nut has a smaller diameter so won't interfere with the power connection. Also if you use pliers or a wrench to snug the nut up against the camera it will slow down a thief (won't stop them entirely). The other tip is to put some Lock Tite or similar thread locking compound on the thread. It will slow down a thief as they won't be able to unthread the camera right off. None of these are completely secure, the thief just needs to exert a bit more muscle, but with the metal nut snug against the camera they won't be able to easily back off the nut with just their fingers.