What is the decent price that you saw? Looking at this camera myself. One of my DS-2DF8236I-AEL died after 7 years. These retailed for $3500 but I got two open box units from an authorized USA Hikvision dealer for $1100 each. Verified US product with Hikvision US support.
This camera looks like one of two current models that would be a suitable replacement.
Unfortunately, the global version doesn't come with a USA warranty and isn't available from USA distributors.
Also, the panoramic camera sensor is significantly smaller on the G1. Supposedly they compensate for this with improved AI processing. I'd rather have the larger sensor. Still, I'd really like the object pocessing of the G1. Doesn't seem it's actually available anywhere yet.
Would really be awesome to hear some feedback from anyone who has either of these cameras. I can't find a single report from any user anywhere in any community setting that has claimed to have ever bought this camera.