Ssayer
BIT Beta Team
FWIW (not much), I've emailed them on this as I have on other points... sorry, sorry, sorry...
Big thanks @SsayerFWIW (not much), I've emailed them on this as I have on other points... sorry, sorry, sorry...
I have not received feedback from them, but maybe my e-mail are too direct. I have had more than one plastic camera fail, which I have attributed to overheating as the case does not work as a heatsink. The camera housing has a seam on top that is not visible in the online pictures, but to be fair can be hardly noticed on mine, which made me question the water ingress potential.detailed info
Thanks @ericINTCoincidence, the Annke turret is on sale now for $160 for a 2-pack. So the same pricing as this unit.
I do not want to oversell it, but I do prefer the turret style. The bullet style is available for the same price.
***Edit: Note that this may be a newer version than my turret, at least using the picture on the site compared to the previous pictures I included in this thread. Maybe both models were aluminum housings and have been changed to plastic for cost cutting? To be fair their page says ABS plastic, "Made from the heavy-duty ABS, the camera housing can withstand large impacts and is highly resistant to corrosion. "
Coupon code: MJM8M459PY2SFCD600 - Panoramic Outdoor PoE Dual Lens Security Camera, 6MP Resolution, 180° Ultra Wide Angle, f/1.2 Super Aperture, BSI Sensor, Color Night Vision & Infrared Night Vision, Built-in Mic, Active Siren & Alarm, Human & Vehicle Detection (2-Pack)
Multifunctional 6MP outdoor PoE dual lens security camera,with 180° ultra wide angle, color night vision, smart detection 2.0 with human & vehicle, active siren and alarm, perfect for commercial areas to secure more.www.annke.com
That is a maybe too. The single pack version of the camera $100, says "Note: Turret camera I51EC only has infrared night vision, no color night vision.Also, for the turret on the Annke (if it matters to you): Note: Turret camera only has infrared night vision, no color night vision.
I ordered on the 15th and never got any shipping or tracking info but my mail lady called me this morning to let me know that it is out for delivery today.Getting iffy on the Paxvigo cams. Not that I don't like what I got, but rather that I only know one other that has gotten their cam. Also, my last order still shows USPS waiting for it...
I spoke too soon. Was not the camera.I ordered on the 15th and never got any shipping or tracking info but my mail lady called me this morning to let me know that it is out for delivery today.
I bought the Annke deal I posted and got tracking information from UPS, will be here this week. I am expecting the same turret style camera I have, so may have some disappointment being shipped my way.Getting iffy on the Paxvigo cams. Not that I don't like what I got, but rather that I only know one other that has gotten their cam. Also, my last order still shows USPS waiting for it...
Currently listed for $199.99 .. Annke sometimes has additional discount codes ..For a camera with such a wide view, I do not think it matters as much, and the 1/2.5" version actually has a larger FOV. I am using these cameras for overall view (observation), not identification. Getting 3x the cameras for the same price seems worth more than the increase in visual fidelity for this application.
The upgraded dual lens "boobie" camera from Dahua had a similar resolution and sensor size that was well reviewed from the community for a point of reference.
The Annke/Hikvision version of the 1/1.8" is pretty cheap right now though, good savings over the Dahua equivalent: NightChromaTM NCD800 – 4K Outdoor Panoramic PoE Dual Lens Security Camera, f/1.0 Super Aperture (0.0005 Lux), Acme Color Night Vision, Active Siren and Strobe, Human & Vehicle Detection, Intelligent Behavior Analysis, Two-Way Audio ($200)
Looks like it, dealbreaker for me too.Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that camera is color only. I'm thinking about putting my 3rd one out by the street. No one ever notices IR lighting, so they don't even realize that I've got a cam out there. The white light would draw attention to the cam and I don't want that on a cam that's right by the street.