reeves1985 Any updates on this camera? Did you manage to sort out your issues and what is your view on this camera now you've used it for a while? I have somebody who is interested in a dome PTZ but they don't want to pay the 1k+ for the Hikvision ones. This may be the answer even though I've explained I can't really guarantee how long it will last and any problems that may happen going forward.
It's been up for roughly a 6 weeks
If we take the how long will it last question out of the equation then I would say definitely go fo it!
All the teething problems seem to have gone away.
It basically runs the same firmware as the bullet ptz so the motion detection isn't great but I record it 24/7 so it's a none issue to me.
The picture quality surpasses the 3mp himself at night and is on par with day time quality.
Where I have it mounted I have enough light to run it without the ir on but I still run it in colour during the day and b&w during the evening. It's possibly the best camera purchase I have made in terms of what you get for your money.
The auto tracking feature works well.
It's not going to properly track fast moving cars but it tracks a target (person) doing an ample speed pretty darn well.
Initially I had no need for a ptz and bought it because I needed another cam and the price was so good.
Now I wouldn't be without it. It gives you the versatility to cover any area you wish to choose and works spot on with my hikvision nvr.
It's not as sofisticated in the firmware feature stakes as the newer hikvision cams but it does the basics well and give a bloody good picture on top!!
Would I recommend it?
Yes! Definitely