Dahua 2.8mm recommendation low light

[RainerT]

Hi,
I am replacing some older 1080P Dahua starlights i got 6-7 years ago from the awesome Andy.
I have not been up to speed with the newer cameras.
From what I read the 4k Ultra Low Light Full-Color 4K, 8MP Smart AI Bullet IP Camera IPC-Color4K-X is a great choice.
But I still don’t think/know it can be better than IR. Any info on 4k 8mp IR vs full color will be apreciated.
I understand 1/1.2” CMOS is the way to go if you want 4k but I prefer a turret camera and only see the bulet one for sale.
I want the latest and the greatest Low Light,4k 8mp, and if full color is as good as IR I can try one first.
Thank You

 

[wittaj]

A couple of threads just this week asking similar.

Basically if you don't have ambient light or do not want to use the built-in white LED of the 4K/X or T then go with the 5442 series that can see infrared as the 4K doesn't see infrared. Latest and greatest does you no good if your situation doesn't allow it to perform at its potential. The 5442 series is still a highly recommended camera.

Low light - what to look for?

Just wondering if theres any concensus on what the best features/specs to look for in cameras for low light conditions? In terms of best to identify, affordability etc. I know that the larger the sensor the better it performs in low light, but then theres other technologies like starlight and...

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4K driveway cam?

This pic is from one of my better varifocal 4mp cams. It's set on the lowest setting. I believe 2.7mm. Camera is sitting on top of a ladder to test location. Talking to Andy about getting the camera below and it comes in 3 fixed models. I think 6mm is too much for this area. What do you think? I...

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[RainerT]

A couple of threads just this week asking similar.

Basically if you don't have ambient light or do not want to use the built-in white LED of the 4K/X or T then go with the 5442 series that can see infrared as the 4K doesn't see infrared. Latest and greatest does you no good if your situation doesn't allow it to perform at its potential. The 5442 series is still a highly recommended camera.

Low light - what to look for?

Just wondering if theres any concensus on what the best features/specs to look for in cameras for low light conditions? In terms of best to identify, affordability etc. I know that the larger the sensor the better it performs in low light, but then theres other technologies like starlight and...

ipcamtalk.com

4K driveway cam?

This pic is from one of my better varifocal 4mp cams. It's set on the lowest setting. I believe 2.7mm. Camera is sitting on top of a ladder to test location. Talking to Andy about getting the camera below and it comes in 3 fixed models. I think 6mm is too much for this area. What do you think? I...

ipcamtalk.com

Thanks,
SO there is no 4k IR model?
What 5442 mode do you recommend “turret” with fixed lens. Andy’s amazon store does not have a fixed 2.8 5442 model.

 

[wittaj]

Nope due to the sensor size, the good 4K on the 1/1.2" sensors do not have IR. You can get cheaper quality 4K on the same sensor as a 2MP with IR but nobody would recommend that MP/sensor ratio.

I am seeing the 5442 2.8mm turret on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-T5442TM-AS-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07S21FVC7/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1670097866&s=merchant-items&sr=1-7

 

[RainerT]

Is this Andy’s store? I preffer to give my money to him since he has personally helped me in the past.

Nope due to the sensor size, the good 4K on the 1/1.2" sensors do not have IR. You can get cheaper quality 4K on the same sensor as a 2MP with IR but nobody would recommend that MP/sensor ratio.

I am seeing the 5442 2.8mm turret on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-T5442TM-AS-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07S21FVC7/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1670097866&s=merchant-items&sr=1-7

 

[wittaj]

Yep that is Andy's store, but you can DM him directly to order straight from him and skip the Amazon middle man and probably save a few bucks in the process!

 

[RainerT]

Yep that is Andy's store, but you can DM him directly to order straight from him and skip the Amazon middle man and probably save a few bucks in the process!

Cool.
Still have him on skype.
Thanks