Recent content by hiklicker

No, I almost NEVER homerun IP direct to the NVR. That defeats the entire purpose of IP in that they give you network flexibility. My IP cams get run to a PoE switch which is then run to the NVR so you can access each individual camera to make changes, adjustments, etc. as necessary. Now please...

Wow aren't you a real peach. I'll try my best to NOT sound like as much of a prick in my response. While I agree with your cabling philosophy where did I ever say I was running coax? Ever heard of a balun? Sure TVI cameras don't have the same capability as IP but that's part of the point. Not...

Forgot to mention two things. First is, being that this was my first "real" PTZ install I wasn't familiar with just how much power these things need. I had tried to get away with one CAT5 about 150-200' long and twisting three pairs together for the power but the camera would only burp...

Okay so I finally got the beast mounted and have been playing with it for the past few days. In my mind there is no question this is an OEM Hikvision DS-2AE7123TI. I wrote a review on Monoprice's site lauding this thing because its performance for the price is outstanding. I do have some minor...

As someone who has a fair amount of experience with dealing with incidents of vandalism, littering, theft, and the subsequent authorities' responses thereafter, I'd like to make an alternate recommendation. The problem with catching @ssholes vandalizing and stealing your stuff is unless you're...

So I got both units in today and have had the chance to compare them side by side. While I obviously can't say with 100% certainty, I am supremely confident that the Monoprice unit is indeed just an unbranded Hikvision DS-2AE7123TI. In addition to being identical in construction the manuals...

I'll try to put them side by side on the DVR and compare the two when they arrive. I don't think I'll have the resources to mount them in the same location to compare image quality side by side but should be able to get a representative look at performance.

Yep, that was my concern. The Chinese are really good at replicating. The rep wouldn't acknowledge whether or not it's OEM Hikvision. I asked him "Is that all you're allowed to say?" and he confirmed it was. That's not unusual; I don't tell my customers where I get my stuff from. Anyhow I just...

Hello all, first post here. Been in telecom for a decade and have started doing camera installs lately with an emphasis on Hikvision products. I really like their Turbo HD line for the balance between cost, ease of use, and picture quality. I had always regarded HD analog as two steps forward...