I bring you another starlight review, potentially a Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) destroyer we have right here; this is the Higher Varifocal Zoom version of the Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW5231E-Z) and it should be basically identical in performance; except it goes all the way to 35mm instead of 12mm.. It also has more powerful IR and a P-Iris for the larger ranges it deals with.
This is a metal full sized bullet, the only noticeable variations over the Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) is this has external Audio and Alarm IO for hookup with external microphone/speakers and inputs/outputs such as motion sensors, contact switches, strobes and sirens.. This camera does NOT come with an internal microphone, requires an external one like this bullet mic.
Verdict: All the starlight performance with an even more powerful optics package; 7-35mm is about perfect range for many residential outdoor locations; such as Driveways, Mailboxes, Sidewalks, Sheds, Gates, etc.. It has no wide angle capabilities, but wide angle cameras outdoors pretty much suck for ID purposes, at 12mm the Varifocal Turret will struggle to ID anyone >35ft away at night and most people's targets of interest can be much further away than the ideal mounting point.. One great benefit is this lets you hide cameras at a further distance, like on the back corner of your house and still identify sidewalk traffic.. If you need to hide a camera for any reason then you'll want some flexibility with zoom and this thing will really help in that area.
Quality Night and Day for security use is just as groundbreaking as the other Dahua starlights, the same Sony Starvis sensor is used in it and with this affordable varifocal package this is going to really be a top notch camera without much direct competition.
FYI, There is a Z12 Model of this Starlight Bullet also promised, it will give a 5.3-64mm of optical range; that will be ideal for rural residential use where you may have gates/buildings that are quite a distance away from your install point; this model has yet to appear but it should soon.
more verdict coming soon as I have more time w/this camera.. check back!
Disclaimer: This camera was provided at a discounted price in exchange for a fair and unbiased review by @EMPIRETECANDY
Features
List Price: ~$190 USD Shipped DHL via @EMPIRETECANDY (PM for Discount)
Downloads:
Shipped Firmware:
Updated Firmware:
Label:
Micro SD Card Slot is located under a door on bottom side of the bullet
Zoom Demo:
Daytime LPR @ ~100ft
Nightime LPR @ ~100ft (Custom Settings)
This is a metal full sized bullet, the only noticeable variations over the Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) is this has external Audio and Alarm IO for hookup with external microphone/speakers and inputs/outputs such as motion sensors, contact switches, strobes and sirens.. This camera does NOT come with an internal microphone, requires an external one like this bullet mic.
Verdict: All the starlight performance with an even more powerful optics package; 7-35mm is about perfect range for many residential outdoor locations; such as Driveways, Mailboxes, Sidewalks, Sheds, Gates, etc.. It has no wide angle capabilities, but wide angle cameras outdoors pretty much suck for ID purposes, at 12mm the Varifocal Turret will struggle to ID anyone >35ft away at night and most people's targets of interest can be much further away than the ideal mounting point.. One great benefit is this lets you hide cameras at a further distance, like on the back corner of your house and still identify sidewalk traffic.. If you need to hide a camera for any reason then you'll want some flexibility with zoom and this thing will really help in that area.
Quality Night and Day for security use is just as groundbreaking as the other Dahua starlights, the same Sony Starvis sensor is used in it and with this affordable varifocal package this is going to really be a top notch camera without much direct competition.
FYI, There is a Z12 Model of this Starlight Bullet also promised, it will give a 5.3-64mm of optical range; that will be ideal for rural residential use where you may have gates/buildings that are quite a distance away from your install point; this model has yet to appear but it should soon.
more verdict coming soon as I have more time w/this camera.. check back!
Disclaimer: This camera was provided at a discounted price in exchange for a fair and unbiased review by @EMPIRETECANDY
Features
- 1/2.8” 2MP progressive scan Sony Starvis Exmor-R (IMX291) CMOS
- H.265 & H.264 triple-stream encoding
- 50/60fps @ 1080p(1920×1080)
- Minimum Illumination: 0.006 Lux/F1.4 (Color); 0 Lux/F1.4 (IR on)
- Smart Detection supported (Facial/Tripwire/Intrusion/Audio)
- WDR(120dB), Day/Night(ICR), 3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC
- Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS(DSS/PSS) & DMSS
- 7mm ~35mm motorized lens (5x Zoom), 35°~12° HFOV
- Adjustable P-Iris
- EXIR LEDs Distance: 100m
- IP67, PoE (802.3af)
- Micro SD card memory (128GB Max)
- External Audio and Alarm IO
List Price: ~$190 USD Shipped DHL via @EMPIRETECANDY (PM for Discount)
Downloads:
- User Manual
- QuickStart Guide
- Spec Sheet
- NTSC Firmware: DH_IPC-HX5X3X-Rhea_EngSpn_N_Stream3_V2.460.0000.7.R.20170306.zip
- PAL Firmware: DH_IPC-HX5X3X-Rhea_Eng_P_Stream3_V2.460.0000.7.R.20170306.zip
- Firmware Changelog: DH_IPC-HX5X3X-Rhea_EngSpn_N_Stream3_V2.460.0000.7.R.20170306.pdf
Shipped Firmware:
Updated Firmware:
Label:
Micro SD Card Slot is located under a door on bottom side of the bullet
Zoom Demo:
Daytime LPR @ ~100ft
Nightime LPR @ ~100ft (Custom Settings)
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