buying his camera from china

[gogi]

Is it good idea to buy a hikvision camera from the chinese web ?
How do you know if it will work, how to spot copies ?

 

[Q™]

Buy from a reputable Aliexpress seller such as inRay.

 

[fenderman]

Is it good idea to buy a hikvision camera from the chinese web ?
How do you know if it will work, how to spot copies ?

Before you buy, understand that you will not be able to update firmware without bricking the camera. The issue is not getting fakes. The issue that you will receive a china region camera. If an upgrade attempt is made it will brick.

 

[gogi]

Thanks for the advise, I will try inray on aliexpress.
By monday I will receive 4mp camera, and I have been told, it easy plug and play.
If that the case I will need three more camera,s....wish me luck.

 

[Q™]

Here you go @gogi. If you're going to buy from Aliexpress then this is the camera to buy. Yes, this camera is a little more expensive, but it is Western Region which means the firmware is upgradable. It is also built a little stronger that the less expensive cameras. If you're just starting out with IP cameras I'd recommend you purchase a 4mm lens...

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/HIK-DS-2CD2342WD-I-4MP-CCTV-Camera-WDR-EXIR-Turret-MINI-Dome-IP-Camera/813038_32473249748.html

 

[james99]

"SECRUITY EXPERT"

haha. How can you be an expert in a field that you can't spell? oh well.....

 

[Q™]

I reckon whoever wrote that's English is a lot better than your Chinese.

 

[Interpon]

For 20 bucks more and 3 year warranty full support, why not buy usa from site supporters or others? I get from nellys

http://www.nellyssecurity.com/cameras/hi-def-cameras/ip-cameras/4-mp/nsc-2x4-dm-4mp-wdr-exir-turret-ip-security-camera-2-8mm.html

 

[james99]

Not a good first impression though. I'm an American. Don't know any Chinese. Sorry.