Best IP camera for Blue Iris, running ethernet, POE, outside, no PTZ?

[adamfarber]

Hi Fenderman in particular because you have good knowledge and tell it like it is and I respect that ( read many of your posts, they are great) but anyway, if you can perhaps your advice on best IP camera, Ethernet, POE, outside bullet type, 3MP + no PTZ needed, I use it for straight 24 hour monitoring, looking to replace 3 cameras I have using BI4 (I have 8 cameras all together). I am using one Reolink RLC410 because they did get me with their good marketing and low price but I respect your judgement and have 3 of those coming that I can simply return so if you have time perhaps a recommendation or 2 ($100.00 range practical?). If you can't advise I understand, great forum and I am here for life. Respectfully and thanks for the help you have already given me, Adam

 

[fenderman]

Hi Fenderman in particular because you have good knowledge and tell it like it is and I respect that ( read many of your posts, they are great) but anyway, if you can perhaps your advice on best IP camera, Ethernet, POE, outside bullet type, 3MP + no PTZ needed, I use it for straight 24 hour monitoring, looking to replace 3 cameras I have using BI4 (I have 8 cameras all together). I am using one Reolink RLC410 because they did get me with their good marketing and low price but I respect your judgement and have 3 of those coming that I can simply return so if you have time perhaps a recommendation or 2 ($100.00 range practical?). If you can't advise I understand, great forum and I am here for life. Respectfully and thanks for the help you have already given me, Adam

Look at the dahua starlight varifocal turret - there is a thread on it....there is almost not difference in pixel density with a 3mp vs a 2mp..also using the varifocal you can actually get better pixel density...depending on what your trying to capture. you will pay 170...
there is a cheaper fixed starlight turret for 130 or so...

 

[adamfarber]

Thanks Fenderman, I appreciate your time, will check it out...Adam

 

[VorlonFrog]

I'll cast a vote for the less expensive (and lower featured) fixed-focus Dahua Starlight turret. For just a few tens of dollars more, the varifocal Dahua Starlight is the best thing available, period. They completely blow away higher-pixel 3MP and 4MP cameras by comparison.

 

[adamfarber]

Thanks for the posts guys, anyone have any model numbers as they make a lot of cameras. Thanks again for any help. Adam

 

[NoloC]

Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

See above thread for the camera.

 

[adamfarber]

Hi, thanks, look like a nice camera but a little pricey for me, I don't need the motorized zoom. Thanks, Adam

 

[VorlonFrog]

Dahua fixed-focus turret IPC-HDW4231EM-AS

 

[fenderman]

Hi, thanks, look like a nice camera but a little pricey for me, I don't need the motorized zoom. Thanks, Adam

for the extra 40 dollars you significantly increase image quality unless you happen to need exactly 2.8, 3.6, 6mm etc...which is never the case...

 

[adamfarber]

Thanks again Fenderman, point well taken, will check it out...Adam