How does stock of HIK cameras work? I am interested in the DS-2DE4A204IW-DE after reading this thread, unfortunately there seems to be no gery market source available that I can find. Is the camera on its way out as an old model or something?
We have the 20x 2MP version here: NSC-4A220-PTZir 2MP IP Weatherproof IR Mini PTZ Dome Security Camera 4.7-94mm - Nelly's SecurityHow does stock of HIK cameras work? I am interested in the DS-2DE4A204IW-DE after reading this thread, unfortunately there seems to be no gery market source available that I can find. Is the camera on its way out as an old model or something?
I actually just ordered the DS-2DE4A225IW-DE from an online vendor, who claimed they had it. A few hours later, they replied back that it is no longer available... seems like a great camera but is going the way of the dinosaur.It seems like they're being replaced by the DS-2DE4A225IW-DE
So have you had a chance to mount it yet? I am interested in this camera. Night pictures would be greatly appreciated.I recently bought a DS-2DE4425IW-DE. DS-2DE4425IW-DE - Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd.
don't have time to mount it. anyone has this?
I got the Dahua SD49225. Nice competent camera but a bit too big for the location I wanted to mount, so took it down just a day after. If size isn’t the issue for you, I’d recommend the sd49225 because it is much cheaper. Now I am looking at this hikvision camera because of compact size and stealth looking aspect of it.It turns out that the Dahua DH-SD49225T-HN is the third option. But on paper it is very similar to the DS-2EN4225IW-EN. Both 0.005Lux, 2MP, 25x Zoom, F1.6-F3.5, 4.8mm to 120mm
For the Dahua I find a lot of information here in the forum, pictures and videos. But nothing for the Hikvision. I Also like more the support and doku from dahua
The last point is the software / firmware / WebUI. I do not know which one is better or more user friendly.
Can someone recommend something or even knows both cameras?
I went ahead and ordered one today. $411 total ($347 + $53 shipping + $11 credit card transaction fee). Supposedly it comes in the red and white retail box and not the brown paper box.Looking at getting the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE.
The least expensive I can find it branded from a USA authorized seller is $600.
Then there's the aliexpress route for just over half that cost:
Hikvision Darkfighter 4mp 25x Optical Zoom 16x Digital Zoom Network Speed Dome Ir Poe Ptz Ds-2de4a425iw-de - Buy Hikvision Ptz,Hikvision Ip Camera,Hikvision Product on Alibaba.com
Despite the claims of a warranty, I'm pretty sure I'd have to treat this as if there was no warranty and that my only protection is once my credit card dispute limit runs out in case it dies or has serious issues early on.
Sorka: I might give this DS-2DE4A425IW-DE 4mp one a try! How is it working out for you so far? Can you (or anyone else) attest to how loud or how quiet the servos are on this camera, especially compared to comparable Dahua models? I don't want this thing keeping me up at night with it bolted outside my bedroom window in Smart Track mode. For some reason they do not mention the Smart Track feature in their listing which worries me as this is one of the best features, for me anyway. Have any of you other guys bought one of these cams from these people?Looking at getting the DS-2DE4A425IW-DE.
The least expensive I can find it branded from a USA authorized seller is $600.
Then there's the aliexpress route for just over half that cost:
Hikvision Darkfighter 4mp 25x Optical Zoom 16x Digital Zoom Network Speed Dome Ir Poe Ptz Ds-2de4a425iw-de - Buy Hikvision Ptz,Hikvision Ip Camera,Hikvision Product on Alibaba.com
Despite the claims of a warranty, I'm pretty sure I'd have to treat this as if there was no warranty and that my only protection is once my credit card dispute limit runs out in case it dies or has serious issues early on.
If it gets here on time I won't have it for another two weeksSorka: I might give this DS-2DE4A425IW-DE 4mp one a try! How is it working out for you so far? Can you (or anyone else) attest to how loud or how quiet the servos are on this camera, especially compared to comparable Dahua models? I don't want this thing keeping me up at night with it bolted outside my bedroom window in Smart Track mode. For some reason they do not mention the Smart Track feature in their listing which worries me as this is one of the best features, for me anyway. Have any of you other guys bought one of these cams from these people?
I just ordered the same one last night so the race is on! Your guy was out of stock but I found another seller on Alibaba. I'll let you know how it goes.If it gets here on time I won't have it for another two weeks![]()
Who did you order from and how much? Mine still says it hasn't shipped.I just ordered the same one last night so the race is on! Your guy was out of stock but I found another seller on Alibaba. I'll let you know how it goes.
So did you end up buying this 2.8mm PTZ. FOV actually says 90° on data sheet.Hello. I have a question to the owners of this camera (DS-2DE4A404IW-DE). The specs claim: "The 2.8-12mm varifocal lens delivers a 69.5 to 26.48° horizontal field of view. The camera features endless panning, a -5 to 90° tilt range, and 4x optical zoom. " So the 4MP version only supports 70 degree angle, whereas the almost identical 2MP version called DS-2DE4A204IW-DE (both have a 1/1.9" sensor) has a 90 degree horizontal viewing angle. I always thought that 2.8mm deliver around 90-100° viewing angle. This 69.5° seem a bit strange and narrow to me. Can someone confirm this?
I ordered one on Aliexpress for around 340 $ but now I am confused and contemplate cancelling my order. But the price (considering it features Darkfighter) was very tempting and I couldn't resist, so I tought I give it a try. But 70° are less than my current bullet camera with fixed lens (2.8mm).