Recent content by Arise

Hey guys, hadn't been on here in quite some time. What is the general consensus for the BEST LOWLIGHT TURRET camera out there right now (best bang for buck)? Is it still the Dahua 2mp Starlight 5231R-Z? Also, what's the difference between the R-Z and R-ZE models?

I will have an HDMI cable running from the NVR to a tv. Also, I would be live viewing at times from my smartphone.

Can someone please tell me what would be the difference in bandwidth consumption for a single 2mp camera vs a 4mp camera? Currently I get internet speeds that hover around 80 mbps (supposed to be 100, but we all know how that goes). I'm trying to figure out how many cameras (and what...

Forgive me because I'm new to all of this, but why do you need the Blue Iris software? Why not just buy a security system and use your own NVR and whichever app it comes with to monitor it?

Which website are you referring to...AE?

Thanks for all that info. Makes me feel better! I wanted to order 2-4 Dahua Starlight cameras and the "authorized dealer" wanted more than DOUBLE the price that Andy sells them for! I was just really worried about any issues afterwards and being able to troubleshoot if problems occur. You guys rock!

What about warranties? If bought from AliExpress, do you get a warranty on the cameras? If so, how long?

My main reason for US based support is that I want to be able to PICK UP THE PHONE and talk to somebody on the other end if I have a problem that needs troubleshooting. I called Dahua and they said that they only offer support if purchased from an "authorized dealer".

Besides Dahua/Hikvision/Bosch, are there any other brands available in the US (with US based support) that use the Sony Starvis sensor and work best in low light situations...that don't cost an arm and a leg? My main concern is getting a home security system setup that performs best in low light...