Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

105437 said:
Building a new house and need IP cams. Which Starlight model should I go with now that gives good day/night coverage? I've wired for a separate IR illuminator for each location as well. Thanks
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These are probably the two most popular:

IPC-HDW5231R-ZE
IPC-HDW5231R-ZE

IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE
IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE

And there's this recent one with no IR support at all, but a little better low-light color vision, which should be good if you have any always-on visible light in the area.
HFW4239T-ASE
Dahua HFW4239T-ASE review
 
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105437 said:
Building a new house and need IP cams. Which Starlight model should I go with now that gives good day/night coverage? I've wired for a separate IR illuminator for each location as well. Thanks
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Welcome @105437

Always like the build process! Great chance to properly wire the home. Remember to over cable, and do share some of the cabling work to give others an idea of what to do here.
 
mat200 said:
Welcome @105437

Always like the build process! Great chance to properly wire the home. Remember to over cable, and do share some of the cabling work to give others an idea of what to do here.
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Yep, I have a separate thread where I'll be posting some pictures. I've run 44 drops so far for AV, Network, Cameras etc.
 
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tangent said:
the easiest option if you want it to work during a power outage is to plug the NVR into a UPS.
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You may find it hard to believe but I have done it already.:) Thinking about a larger battery connected to solar panels for the cameras and NVR. Thanks.
 
Francisco73 said:
You may find it hard to believe but I have done it already.:) Thinking about a larger battery connected to solar panels for the cameras and NVR. Thanks.
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you might Frankenstein a UPS with multiple batteries if you want a larger battery capacity.(there are plenty of how-tos / this-will-void-your-warranty kind of things about getting a couple of deep cycle marine batteries hanging off a UPS.

Unless you expect your outages to be longer than you can run with your battery capacity, why are your trying to add solar to this solution ?
 
mark_whocares said:
you might Frankenstein a UPS with multiple batteries if you want a larger battery capacity.(there are plenty of how-tos / this-will-void-your-warranty kind of things about getting a couple of deep cycle marine batteries hanging off a UPS.

Unless you expect your outages to be longer than you can run with your battery capacity, why are your trying to add solar to this solution ?
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The power cuts are frequent and long like 8-9 hours. My UPS is enough for 70 minutes for NVR and 4 cameras but I intend to add 4 cameras. Solar power reduces electricity bill and if enough capacity the excess can even be sold daytime. I have found large capacity UPSs on line but if there is a problem returning one to China will cost a lot. A Frankenstein UPS might be better. Thanks.
 
I want to buy IP camera. After reading posts here, looks like IPC-HDW5231R-ZE is recommended for low light. Wondering how will be picture quality during day time and night. Face recognition will be easy as its just 2 MP cam?
 
looney2ns said:
Empire technology on Aliexpress.com he's a member here. @EMPIRETECANDY
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On Aliexpress I would only look at XinRay or Empire. My dealing with both have only been good.

FYI direct link to Empire Technology Co Aliexpress web store: Empire Technology Co., Ltd - Small Orders Online Store on Aliexpress.com

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What are the chances the first post could be updated with the new links to reviews that @looney2ns and others have done? This page is such a great resource.
 
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If I use 5231 without NVR, will I be missing any important feature other than recording. Am planning to setup NAS or FTP for recording. Thanks for any feedback


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AIS said:
If I use 5231 without NVR, will I be missing any important feature other than recording. Am planning to setup NAS or FTP for recording. Thanks for any feedback


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You can install an SD card into the cam, and record to it and use all features. You can access the recordings on the SD card via the WebGui or SmartPSS.
 
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