Hikvision 6" Turret died, replacing with EmpireTech GemaVision 5" - Mounting size difference need advice on cover? (See PICS)

[nutshellml]

I'm replacing an old Hikvision camera with a EmpireTech GemaVision IP Camera (IPC-T54IR-AS-S3) but it's significantly smaller and where the old one was mounted I already cut the soffit and have a junction box. I did plan on buying a new Junction box PFA130-E but it's still smaller than the camera and my cut out in the soffitt. SEE ATTACHED PICS.

Is there anything I can do or a cover for the 5" camerea that will cover the 6" hole?

 

[TonyR]

Consider securing this $10 white 8" x 8" x 1/4" HDPE sheet to the existing box, mount the PFA-130 to the sheet. You could even have a circle cut to the right diameter (7" ?). To keep the bugs, bees and wasps out, plug the open places where the flat sheet meets the indentations of the vinyl soffit with duct seal after the new camera is mounted, tested and aimed.

High Density Polyethylene Sheets HDPE Plastic Sheet Board for DIY, Heavy Duty Industry, 1/4" Thick,Size 8"x 8",1PC White Color​

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[Jimmyjames]

I'm replacing an old Hikvision camera with a EmpireTech GemaVision IP Camera (IPC-T54IR-AS-S3) but it's significantly smaller and where the old one was mounted I already cut the soffit and have a junction box. I did plan on buying a new Junction box PFA130-E but it's still smaller than the camera and my cut out in the soffitt. SEE ATTACHED PICS.

Is there anything I can do or a cover for the 5" camerea that will cover the 6" hole?


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With the mount being above the soffit like that......was the existing camera system part of the original home build?....just curious.