Hi @sonypany
It looks like the Turret version of the Amcrest 8MP bullet IP8M-2496EB-28MM
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Amcrest 4K Outdoor Bullet PoE IP Camera, Black IP8M-2496EB-V2
EXPERIENCE ULTRA HD 4K – Stunning ultra-high quality 4K (8-Megapixel / 3840x2160) resolution featuring enhanced low light capability utilizing the latest CMOS image sensor and chipset. Super-wide 125° viewing angle allows you to cover more ground and keep more of what matters to you safe. Power...amcrest.com
If so it should perform similar to that bullet. We have some examples of image captures here on SDs iirc from the bullet version.
The executive summary for the bullet is:
Good in well lighted conditions.
Not so good in low light.
It is a Dahua OEM, however a more affordable model - and thus no IVS features iirc.
Unless you're getting a good deal on it, I would skip it. ( I picked up a bullet version for $65+/- at an Amazon special sale .. )
If you're looking for a better low light performer look at the Dahua OEM starlights / starlight+ or Hikvision darkfighter models.
If you want a 8MP that performs better in low light look for the Dahua models with 1/1.8" sensors.. so far iirc no turrets yet...
Mat200 Thank you very much I am planning on buying 10 high-quality IP cameras that would work with Blue Iris. I will appreciate it if you can provide me some model numbers of some high-quality cameras. This Amcrest 8MP bullet IP8M-2496EB-28MM model can be bought for $ 97.00 each. I just found out that they only have VGA video quality for substream and third stream.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks @sonypany
Re: substream resolution - not unusual to see lower resolutions for substreams as they are typically designed to be consumed by mobile devices and the NVR when on multicamera views.
For better quality cameras see the list @SouthernYankee includes in his welcome message to new members. You can read the reviews and see that the members here have vetted those models.
notes:
The LaView Saturn turret is also a Dahua OEM, and appears slightly better than the Amcrest one ( retains the IVS features ). You can compare their prices if you like. Unfortunately LaView's website was recently inflected with malware and people had the CC info stolen and fraudulent charges hit those who purchased from LaView.
Nellys should have some nice deals around BF - they're here in the vendor section.
Andy EmpireTech also is here and may do a bit of a discount also for the BF season. Andy should be able to get you just about any Dahua OEM international model camera you want.
Since BF-cyberweek is coming up I would watch for some deals.
Perhaps Montavue, LTS, Security may also have some deals. Lorex will also - however the Dahua OEM cameras they have also have the IVS functionality stripped from them.
Do you have a link to anything about this? I'm wondering when it was b/c I had a CC get stolen and charged last week. Had to cancel it.
Do you have a link to anything about this? I'm wondering when it was b/c I had a CC get stolen and charged last week. Had to cancel it.
Anyone have an opinion for
Amcrest UltraHD 4K (8MP) Outdoor Security IP Turret PoE Camera, 3840x2160, 164ft NightVision, 2.8mm Lens, IP67 Weatherproof, MicroSD Recording (128GB), Black (IP8M-T2499EB-28MM)
Good grief stay away from anything LAView! I have 4 cameras (all given to me) and their tech support is laughable. I contacted them to get them all to the same firmware release and was told "don't touch them if they're working because if you try to flash at all, you may brick them. We dont touch firmwares unless there's a problem where the camera wont work at all".Hey!
Are the enhanced version worth it? LaView Saturn 4K 8MP PoE IP Turret Cameras
Enhanced
LaView 4K IP Dome Cameras
Get the [Enhanced Model] 4K UltraHD 8.3MP Dome Matrix IR Outdoor PoE IP Camera,2.8mm, h.265+, True WDR, IP67 for only $179.00.www.laviewsecurity.com
if I used the enhanced would have to use laview app? The Saturn series says Mobile App: iDMSS Lite or gDMSS Lite which seems like a better app
thank you!
Back in October Amazon was selling them for $98 so I have 6 of these outside (4 white 2 black) and think they are great daytime cameras. They're not bad at night either but I don't yet have any "real" low light cameras to compare them with. I do have the areas flooded with external IR lights though.