Any issue with a "new" ebay Hikvision DS-2CD2032F-I bios 5.2.5? ONVIF Support

[richtj99]

Hi,

I am looking to replace a Geovision camera (dead) with a 4mm 2 or 3 mp bullet camera. I see a bunch of the DS-2CD2032F-I on Ebay & other places.

I am going to add it as an ONVIF camera to my geovision NVR system. Should the 5.2.5 bios be cause to buy a retail US version for $120 which has access to the newer firmware files?

Basically - is there a downside to ordering a cheaper gray camera (which is what i assume it is)?

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Del Boy]

5.2.5 won't be US retail version. Will be Chinese grey import. If you're going to do that then save yourself some bucks and buy from Aliexpress.

Downside - can't update firmware (not a big deal on these cameras), no official support (worthless anyway IMO).

 

[richtj99]

Thanks - i was figuring it would be OK for an Onvif camera - as long as it works day 1 it should be OK. I would expect no warranty from Hik or it would be so expensive to send it back to china it wouldnt be worth it.

I see $75 on Ebay shipped for it. Is AliExpress better? I have never purchased from them though I am comfortable with Ebay.

 

[Del Boy]

How much is Dahua HFW-4300S on eBay in the US? I'd personally get that for ONVIF.

 

[richtj99]

Hi,

The Dahua is the same price ($75 shipped):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahua-3MP-POE-IPC-HFW1320S-HD-IP67-IR-Mini-Bullet-IP-Camera-Replace-IPC-HFW4300S-/191717044820?hash=item2ca339f254:g:VpwAAOSwxcRW8sRG

Is there a large difference from the Dahua & the Hik? This is covering a playrground area - not a lot of action. What is nice is you can get a 3 year squaretrade warranty for $15 on it which might be nice also.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Del Boy]

Don't pay $15 for the warranty. It's pretty much bulletproof. If it doesn't break in the first few months it's highly likely to break within 3 years IMO.

Dahua and Hikvision very similar. Dahua much better with ONVIF. I personally am switching to Dahua slowly.

That model is not 4300S. Ignore sellers that say "new model replaces xxxxx", 99% of the time that is rubbish!

 

[richtj99]

Hi,

This seller seems to have it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahua-Waterproof-3MP-POE-IPC-HFW4300S-IP66-IR-CCTV-Network-Mini-Bullet-IP-Camera-/121680296358?hash=item1c54b5f9a6:g:VyIAAOxyrrpTfapC

Does that look like the correct model?

Thanks for your help - I plan to order it today if its the right model.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Del Boy]

That's the one. It's bullet-proof and underrated. I still have a 1.3MP one covering my shed which is going v strong, that one is really good in the dark.

 

[richtj99]

Does the DS-2CD3132 or the Dahua have a built in microphone? Any of those products have a mic? It might be nice also.