Wondering if anyone can tell me the region my cams are?

BFist

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Hey guys, I purchased a number of Hikvision cameras this spring and installed a system in my home.

I purchased most of the cameras via ebay and even though the sellers stated they were US cameras that all have fully upgradeable US firmware, I just would like it if someone verified before I do any firmware upgrades.

The cameras I have are as follows:

6 - DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS
All have serial numbers of: DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS20170628BBWRxxxxxxxxx (with the xxxxxxxxx being a different numerical serial per camera)

All have firmware: V5.4.5 build 170124

1 - DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS
Serial number of: DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS20180410BBWRCxxxxxxxx (with the xxxxxxxx being a numerical, and as I noted compared to the first 6 of these I purchased it has a 'C' as the first numeral of the serial. I purchased this one from a different vendor a month or so after I bought the first batch of 6.)

Firmware: V5.5.5 build 180111

1 - DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS
Serial number: DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS20170326BBWRxxxxxxxxx

Firmware: V5.4.5 build 170124

2 - DS-2DE3304W-DE
Serial numbers of: DS-2DE3304W-DE20171030CCWRxxxxxxxxxW and DS-2DE3304W-DE20180131CCWRxxxxxxxxxW

Firmwares: V5.5.0 build 170724 and V5.5.3 build 171214


As it stands I have 3 different models of cameras and 4 different versions of firmware.

I would like all the cameras that are the same to be running the same firmware, but before I go messing around I figured I would see if anyone can verify they are all US-region models beforehand.

Also, if anyone could point out if the firmware I am on is the best or not, or if I am better off switching to newer firmwares would be appreciated.

The only "issue" I am having at the moment is that the single DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS that is different from the other 6 goes into night mode at a completely different time than any of the rest. All the other 6 switch to night mode within a minute or so, while that one stays in color day mode for at least a good half hour longer if not more. I have also noticed on one of the 6 DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS from the first batch if I try to switch off/on the IR light it won't change state until I reboot the camera. All the rest will make the change when I change the setting and save it.

I am using all of these along with another brand IP camera with Blue Iris.

Thanks for any and all input on this.
 

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WR in serial number is Western Region = good

CH in serial number is China = bad

The “C” after the 4 alpha characters was a recent change by Hikvision replacing a number in the serial number. It has no particular meaning. If you notice it is has a 2018 manufacture date vs the others have a 2017 date.

If I remember there is a delay or sensitivity setting for switching from day to night. Compare your settings. It could also be the photocell is more sensitive as the others or it is somehow seeing some light from a source the others dont see. Cover the camera with a can or something similar, if it is the photocell itself it should switch as quickly as the others.

V5.4.5 firmware and above fixes any backdoor vulnerabilities.
 

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Thanks guys. That info really clears it up.

So, basically, I am good with the firmware revisions I am running and if I want to upgrade it is just to have consistent numbers.

I can't seem to find the 5.5.3 firmware that is on one of the DS-2DE3304W-DE I already have, is there another source for firmwares outside of us.hikvision.com? It is not listed on there as 5.5.0 is the latest.
 

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Thanks guys. That info really clears it up.

So, basically, I am good with the firmware revisions I am running and if I want to upgrade it is just to have consistent numbers.

I can't seem to find the 5.5.3 firmware that is on one of the DS-2DE3304W-DE I already have, is there another source for firmwares outside of us.hikvision.com? It is not listed on there as 5.5.0 is the latest.
5.5.71 is the latest for that ptz dome
 
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