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More Reolink recommendations from a professional youtuber.
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Brandon1994
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I definitely think he is getting paid to promote Reolink. I can't confirm this but it seems like it to me.
We can discuss for a long time whether this review / comparison is fair or not... and what camera settings it was made on...
I would pay attention to something else...
The default values of image and compression settings in Dahua cameras are FAR from OPTIMAL!
Especially on models older that one year (old UI interface, before AI SSA which gives some help but don't resolve problems like too big shutter time)...
Most consumer cameras have 'maxed' settings to get color images at night (big gain, long exposure time, big 2D/3D NR etc).
Dahua usually have very safe values somewhere in middle, which are far from what consumer brands had.
And you must change a lot to have nice not blurred night image...
I would pay attention to something else...
The default values of image and compression settings in Dahua cameras are FAR from OPTIMAL!
Especially on models older that one year (old UI interface, before AI SSA which gives some help but don't resolve problems like too big shutter time)...
Most consumer cameras have 'maxed' settings to get color images at night (big gain, long exposure time, big 2D/3D NR etc).
Dahua usually have very safe values somewhere in middle, which are far from what consumer brands had.
And you must change a lot to have nice not blurred night image...
The same I can tell about Axis cams..
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So, the thing about pretty much all reviews whether it's a random youtuber, a random website reviewing the product, or even a site like The Wirecutter or Cnet is their goal is to make money from at a minimum affiliate links. In some cases there are certainly some instances where money changed hands behind the scenes or someone was 'gifted' some expensive stuff. A significant number of these 'reviews' just someone taking a smattering of the 'best selling' products on amazon and 'reviewing' them to maximize their profit. It's only going to get worse with the help of generative ai.
Even publications like Consumer Reports have faced allegations of untoward things and gifts to employees from mfgs. I've found with respect to Consumer Reports (and sometimes other websites), I'm often happier with their #2 or #3 product than their #1. They are also terrible at reviewing electronics.
Even publications like Consumer Reports have faced allegations of untoward things and gifts to employees from mfgs. I've found with respect to Consumer Reports (and sometimes other websites), I'm often happier with their #2 or #3 product than their #1. They are also terrible at reviewing electronics.
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rolly
n3wb
One of the youtube comments:
@stevenj5387 3 days ago
Why You compare old 2020 Dahua 5442, when Dahua upgraded this line to much better 5442-S3 version in 2023?
@stevenj5387 3 days ago
Why You compare old 2020 Dahua 5442, when Dahua upgraded this line to much better 5442-S3 version in 2023?
That's my comment
The Automation Guy
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To be fair, the point of the video was comparing full time color cameras. He put the 5442 in there as a comparison, but it was not part of the "challenge" and can't be considered the best full time color camera because it is not color with IR.
100%. He absolutely has been paid by Reolink in the past and I am sure he expects to be paid again in the future. So while this particular video may not have technically been sponsored by anyone, he definitely has a relationship with Reolink that is in his best interest monetarily not to upset.He gets money to pick ReoUNlink over any other makes....I guarantee it.
bigredfish
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I just watched the video.
Completely useless.
Completely useless.
Another Reolink video from our beloved YouTube CCTV reviewer:
PS. those independent Reolink camera tests must be very profitable... New electric Rivian SUV on the driveway
PS. those independent Reolink camera tests must be very profitable... New electric Rivian SUV on the driveway
-Be prepared, be ReoUNlinked
Yeah be prepared to use an app full of bloat popups when you need to check cameras at night when you hear strange noises. Also be prepared to get banned for complaining about anything on their Reddit group. I may be responsible for why that now happens.
Also what is with the push notifications that sometimes take 5 minutes to go through or never come in at all? I wouldn't rely on Reolink for anything including their cheap integrated AI. What good is it if the notifications don't fire when they are supposed to? Hik Connect is within 3 seconds and I never had any hiccups