I've got two system design questions regarding a camera system for a 24 unit apartment complex.
1. As the number of cameras increases (above 30) is it better to split the recording between multiple NVR's ?
2. Several of the outdoor cameras could be of interest to all the tenants such as...
We've got LOTS of insects and lizards in this area.
Would one type of camera be easier to keep clean versus another or all about the same? I only need about 5 camera which would be mounted under the eves of a one-story house, easily reachable with a small step ladder.
Suggestions ?
Also, are...
Does anyone know if the Hikvision poe ports act like normal switch ports ? Curious if a BlueIris server could be connected to an un-used poe port and be able to talk to the cameras?
I've pretty well narrowed down the selection of my first Hikvision cameras to the 4MP Turrets, model DS-2CD2342WD-I.
Just searching for a source now.
The LTS branded version is $150
DS-2CD2342WD-I -- $160 on AliExpress from 'known' sellers including shipping to USA. Unknown import costs...
I need suggestions for my fist camera...I've been reading but am rather confused by all the Hikvision model numbers and firmware issues.
Project house:
1200 sq ft rectangular, one story house with a covered carport and covered porch.
I thought I'd start with two turret cameras:
1: one...
It looks like a discrepancy between HikVision's "us" and "English" versions of their website.
This link lists the line crossing feature in the specs whereas the link I posted above omits it.
DS-2CD2342WD-I
4MP EXIR CMOS Network Dome Camera
Did Line Crossing get dropped from new 0.01 Lux Turets ? Looks like No
Neither of these two new turrets list Line Crossing support.
Can anyone confirm that this feature is gone ?
2MP
4MP
DS-2CD2322WD-I
DS-2CD2342WD-I