LittleScoobyMaster
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Dahua 4k Starlight with 1/2 sensor (CVI only for now)
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Parley
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I thought I would post this picture with a person in it from my Hikvision camera with a 1/1.8" sensor. This one has a picture of a car door checker. Notice that he is wearing gloves and the backpack is slung over his left shoulder with the goodies in it. It will be interesting to see how the Dahua camera turns out. The potential sure is there and I can see myself buying a couple for the backyard in 6mm. The picture was taken at 3 am.
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When someone tests and compares the two
LittleScoobyMaster
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Parley
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Burton_Flooring
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Just ordered one from @EMPIRETECANDY . Will post comparison w/ 4631EM-ASE (approx. the same low light performance) and the HDW4830EM-ASE/ HDW5831R-ZE) when I get it mounted.
My currently non-existent discretionary spending fund thanks you for this!
LittleScoobyMaster
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Burton_Flooring
Pulling my weight
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That's the Vari-focal version, but others on the forums have advised against purchasing from Alibaba because it excludes the shipping price and is generally geared toward bulk purchases.
Just e-mail @EMPIRETECANDY to see if he's got some in stock. He'll give you a good price and he ships promptly. (3-7 days)
You can also purchase through Amazon, however, they have their finger in the pie as well, so the price is slightly different than what Andy will give you directly.
Amazon.com: Buying Choices: EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Dome Network Camera IP67, IK10(optional), PoE English Version
And this is the fixed focus version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FP5HHS...8&qid=1531971904&sr=1-1&keywords=IPC-HFW1831E
Just e-mail @EMPIRETECANDY to see if he's got some in stock. He'll give you a good price and he ships promptly. (3-7 days)
You can also purchase through Amazon, however, they have their finger in the pie as well, so the price is slightly different than what Andy will give you directly.
Amazon.com: Buying Choices: EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Dome Network Camera IP67, IK10(optional), PoE English Version
And this is the fixed focus version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FP5HHS...8&qid=1531971904&sr=1-1&keywords=IPC-HFW1831E
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@Burton_Flooring 's camera is on the way now, should be there on Thurday, lol.
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guykuo
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Why does every picture of the IPC-HFW2831T-ZS look like a bullet, not a dome? Even on Dahua's website!
Burton_Flooring
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Because it IS a bullet. "HFW" means bullet, "HDBW" means dome, and "HDW" means turret.
guykuo
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Thanks. I was confused by Andy's description on Amazon as
EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Dome Network Camera IP67, IK10(optional), PoE English Version
Yup. LOL.
We all know they copy and paste spec sheets and miss certain things all the time, but it is still pretty funny when it is in the title.
We all know they copy and paste spec sheets and miss certain things all the time, but it is still pretty funny when it is in the title.
dahua web too many mistakes. Normally I watch their catalog for checking specification.those more accuracy.Yup. LOL.
We all know they copy and paste spec sheets and miss certain things all the time, but it is still pretty funny when it is in the title.
Eagerly awaiting reviews and firsthand accounts of the IPC-HFW2831T-ZS and IPC-HFW1831E 
LittleScoobyMaster
Getting the hang of it
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Burton_Flooring
Pulling my weight
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So far it performs (image quality) on par w/ the Pro series 8MP cameras. However I'm having an issue w/ the LED's not turning on so I'm withholding my review until I can verify w/ Andy whether or not the unit is defective.
Un-like the 5MP H.265 Lite cameras, it has a Max bandwidth of 8192Kbps...REALLY?? Which isn't that terrible if you run it in H.265, but still, not sure if you are truly getting the same quality @ H.265 that you're getting w/ H.264H.
Here's some hands on pictures though. It's rather compact, w/ no visible way to disassemble the housing (not so great).
Also, here's a picture of a 5231 "Starlight" vs. HFW1831E (H.265 Lite). (All exposure settings are Identical)
This is in a room w/ no lights on, with the door ajar about 8 inches.
5231 "Starlight"
1831E
Here's a side by side with the door basically shut (half inch of a gap)
And here's a HDW4830EM-AS (8MP "Pro" Series) after adjusting the contrast and Gamma to match the 1831E:
Un-like the 5MP H.265 Lite cameras, it has a Max bandwidth of 8192Kbps...REALLY?? Which isn't that terrible if you run it in H.265, but still, not sure if you are truly getting the same quality @ H.265 that you're getting w/ H.264H.
Here's some hands on pictures though. It's rather compact, w/ no visible way to disassemble the housing (not so great).
Also, here's a picture of a 5231 "Starlight" vs. HFW1831E (H.265 Lite). (All exposure settings are Identical)
This is in a room w/ no lights on, with the door ajar about 8 inches.
5231 "Starlight"
1831E
Here's a side by side with the door basically shut (half inch of a gap)
And here's a HDW4830EM-AS (8MP "Pro" Series) after adjusting the contrast and Gamma to match the 1831E:
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