Hello from Melbourne (Australia)

[championms]

Hi guys,

I am new here and want some advice regarding IP camera setup.

My kids bikes were stolen last week and that got me looking into setting up a security camera, to prevent any future incidents.

I need something that is useful in capturing images in the night. The camera will be going in the front of the house and I do have some sensor lights over there. The camera will never be recording in pitch dark.

I have also read about Dahua cameras and they look good. I do not intend to invest in an NVR, and will buy a POE switch. I have also been reading about software that can be used to capture video (zoneminder, blue Iris etc).

Can anyone advise what camera will be suitable for this purpose. I was leaning towards Dahua hfc-4431r-z, however looks like setting it up is a nightmare.

Cheers

 

[mat200]

Hi guys,

I am new here and want some advice regarding IP camera setup.

My kids bikes were stolen last week and that got me looking into setting up a security camera, to prevent any future incidents.

I need something that is useful in capturing images in the night. The camera will be going in the front of the house and I do have some sensor lights over there. The camera will never be recording in pitch dark.

I have also read about Dahua cameras and they look good. I do not intend to invest in an NVR, and will buy a POE switch. I have also been reading about software that can be used to capture video (zoneminder, blue Iris etc).

Can anyone advise what camera will be suitable for this purpose. I was leaning towards Dahua hfc-4431r-z, however looks like setting it up is a nightmare.

Cheers

Welcome Championms

Highly recommend starting with a Dahua Varifocal Starlight - IPC-HDW5231R-Z - it is a solid performer in low light conditions.

It's easy to get swamped with information here, so I wanted to share some notes with you

Please check out @giomania 's notes:
Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

I have also made notes which are a summary of a lot of the reading I've been doing here,:
Looking for some advice and direction!

Have fun joining us here.

 

[championms]

Thanks mat200.

I wanted a bullet type camera and this ipc-hfw5231e-z5 looks the bullet version of the one that you have recommended.
Aliexpress.com : Buy IPC HFW5431E Z 4MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera IPC HFW5431E Z, free DHL shipping from Reliable network camera suppliers on Empire Technology Co., Ltd

The following POE switch is from the list by @giomania
https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-POE-SW501-100Mbps-Uplink-Switch/dp/B00WKRBI0W

I guess I can order these two.

Would these play well with ZoneMinder/Blue Iris?

Thanks.

 

[mat200]

Thanks mat200.

I wanted a bullet type camera and this ipc-hfw5231e-z5 looks the bullet version of the one that you have recommended.
Aliexpress.com : Buy IPC HFW5431E Z 4MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera IPC HFW5431E Z, free DHL shipping from Reliable network camera suppliers on Empire Technology Co., Ltd

The following POE switch is from the list by @giomania
https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-POE-SW501-100Mbps-Uplink-Switch/dp/B00WKRBI0W

I guess I can order these two.

Would these play well with ZoneMinder/Blue Iris?

Thanks.

Hi Championms,

HFW5431E - the 4 = 4 megapixels - so the internal parts will be different than the hfw5231e, where the 2 = 2 megapixels.

Recommend either the 8MP for day time conditions or 2MP starlight version for low light conditions.

I personally have not used ZM or BI - know any of the international model Dahua cameras should work with BI.

 

[championms]

My bad... meant to link Aliexpress.com : Buy 2017 Latest New Arrival 2MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera IPC HFW5231E Z5 , free DHL shipping from Reliable network camera suppliers on Empire Technology Co., Ltd

 

[mat200]

My bad... meant to link Aliexpress.com : Buy 2017 Latest New Arrival 2MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera IPC HFW5231E Z5 , free DHL shipping from Reliable network camera suppliers on Empire Technology Co., Ltd

Hi Championms,

Should work for you nicely. Do remember to get a PoE switch, and email Andy ( EmpireTecAndy here ) and ask for the ipcamtalk membership discount.

Also do consider a junction box for it, I really like them... model PFA121