hikvision 4mp cameras

[radiocycle]

I've been looking into Hikvision, and the reviews on Amazon look good. But after contacting HV, they tell me that Amazon is not an 'authorized reseller' and therefor will not receive any factory warranty or support. Where would 'you' buy a Hikvision ip cam? Also, I sure see a lot of chatter on here, and elsewhere, about Chinese versions vs US sold units and the problems with updating firmware with language problems. Has this been resolved or should I look at other brands?

Thanks for any replies,

radio

 

[Del Boy]

There are 3 posts just on page 1 of the Hikvision section of this forum covering most of this. And in the top right there is a search box too.

http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/4795-Aliexpress-sellers-not-allowed-to-sell-hikvision-any-more
http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/4789-AliExpress-Who-are-people-using
http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/3718-Hikvision-s-new-4MP-2-series

Also might help to know where you're located. I know a great seller in Australia that I can recommend you.

Lastly, I'd check out this: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/257-Good-source-to-buy-IP-items-at which is for US consumers.

 

[bp2008]

Right now 'I' would not buy a Hikvision camera. My last 3 were Dahua because their 4MP models are much better priced than Hikvision.

If I was to buy more Hikvision, I would buy from milkisbad here in this forum: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/257-Good-source-to-buy-IP-items-at or from Nellys, here: http://www.nellyssecurity.com/

 

[radiocycle]

Thanks DB, sorry I didn't check the forum first! I'm in Vallejo, California. Now I'll do my homework...

radio

 

[radiocycle]

Right now 'I' would not buy a Hikvision camera. My last 3 were Dahua because their 4MP models are much better priced than Hikvision.

If I was to buy more Hikvision, I would buy from milkisbad here in this forum: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/257-Good-source-to-buy-IP-items-at or from Nellys, here: http://www.nellyssecurity.com/

Thanks bp2008! I guess I don't really need 4MP, just looking for an 'outdoor' type cam to mount on the front porch to watch the front door and yard. I'll check ur links!

radio

 

[Del Boy]

No worries, but check-out @milkisbad who has a great reputation on these forums: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/257-Good-source-to-buy-IP-items-at