Need Replacement Camera Recommendation

[Cprince90]

I had a security company install the below equipment a few years back and I am constantly fighting the dreaded IR reflections at night due to these being dome cameras. I am having to disassemble and clean them every 2-3 weeks or the night picture gets so bad it's worthless.

DS-7608NI-Q2 NVR
(Qty 7) ECI-D14F4 POE Cameras

Based off what I read on the forums it looks like turret cameras are the better option for no light outside night time cameras? What do you guys recommend to upgrade to? At a minimum I would like for them to have the following:
PoE
Motion detection alerts
Good night time clarity
Audio if possible

All cameras are mounted outdoors under the roof easement. Most are roughly 10' high, one is 20' high.

Will replace the NVR if needed, budget is $250ish per camera.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Ri22o]

Depending on desired/needed FOV and focal length, these are what is most recommended on here.

EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 1/1.8" CMOS 4MP IR Starlight 2.7mm–12mm Var

The EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 offers advanced features such as a 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor, 40 m max. illumination distance with integrated IR LED, deep learning algorithms for face and object recognition, 512GB Micro SD card slot, built-in microphone, IP67 rating, and SMD 3.0 support.

empiretech01.com

 

[Cprince90]

Depending on desired/needed FOV and focal length, these are what is most recommended on here.

EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 1/1.8" CMOS 4MP IR Starlight 2.7mm–12mm Var

The EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 offers advanced features such as a 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor, 40 m max. illumination distance with integrated IR LED, deep learning algorithms for face and object recognition, 512GB Micro SD card slot, built-in microphone, IP67 rating, and SMD 3.0 support.

empiretech01.com

Will these work with the Hikvision NVR, or will i need to change it also?

 

[trempa92]

If you have hikvision nvr id rather go with hikvision camers due to having access to smart events. Using any other will only allow events that onvif from both parties have.

Fairly decent camera that have built in microphone and dual color availability.

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DS-2CD2347G2-LU

Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-LU 4 MP ColorVu Fixed Turret Network Camera

www.hikvision.com

 

[mat200]

I had a security company install the below equipment a few years back and I am constantly fighting the dreaded IR reflections at night due to these being dome cameras. I am having to disassemble and clean them every 2-3 weeks or the night picture gets so bad it's worthless.

DS-7608NI-Q2 NVR
(Qty 7) ECI-D14F4 POE Cameras

Based off what I read on the forums it looks like turret cameras are the better option for no light outside night time cameras? What do you guys recommend to upgrade to? At a minimum I would like for them to have the following:
PoE
Motion detection alerts
Good night time clarity
Audio if possible

All cameras are mounted outdoors under the roof easement. Most are roughly 10' high, one is 20' high.

Will replace the NVR if needed, budget is $250ish per camera.

Thanks for the help!

Hi @Cprince90

Issue : I had a security company install the below equipment a few years back and I am constantly fighting the dreaded IR reflections at night due to these being dome cameras.
Reply : yes, probably due to dome cameras as the UV and heat will damage the dome and seal around the lens .. thus creating IR bounce back issues ..

Issue : All cameras are mounted outdoors under the roof easement. Most are roughly 10' high, one is 20' high.
Reply : Cameras are mounted rather high for good ID purposes .. you'll have to decide if that still works for you, and for the 20' high one you may want a different model as that is only good for an overview or looking further away from the house if it has a stronger lens.

Issue: Current cameras have small sensors .. 4MP resolution and 1/3" sensor
Reply : look for larger sensor models

Summary: Look for a Turret or Bullet Hikvision OEM cameras which have larger sensors .. 4MP 1/1.8" seems to be a good option for many here.

update: also please double check if the NVR specs I posted below are correct for your NVR .. if so, then you will have to keep an eye on your bandwidth limits

ECI-D14F2
ECI-D14F2(2.8mm)(B)
ECI-D14F4(4mm)(B)
1/3" progressive scan CMOS






NVR .. quick search turned up this NVR .. which seems it can easily hit it's bandwidth limits ..

DS-7608NI-Q2/8P
8-ch 1U 8 PoE 4K NVR
Up to 1-ch @ 8MP or 5-ch @ 1080P decoding capacity
Up to 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth
Incoming Bandwidth 80 Mbps
Outgoing Bandwidth 80 Mbps

 

[lane777smith]

i would highly suggest looking at the Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H-LISU/SL.. it has two-way audio, superb nightime vision, hybrid LED and IR bulbs.
DS-2CD2387G2H-LISU/SL - Pro Series (All) - Hikvision

 

[trempa92]

I wouldnt go 8MP on 1/1.8 but 4, other than that yes hybrid is good but its more expensive.

 

[lane777smith]

I wouldnt go 8MP on 1/1.8 but 4, other than that yes hybrid is good but its more expensive.

It's an 8MP on 1/1.2 sensor. the 4MP is on 1/1.8.

 

[trempa92]

Idk maybe I'm blind but on your link i see 1/1.8 for 8MP version as well on 4MP same sensor. Is the datasheet wrong? If you got any other info please let me know

 

[trempa92]

I believe hikvision have only special series with 8MP on 1/1.2 and hybrid serie isnt one of them

 

[lane777smith]

Idk maybe I'm blind but on your link i see 1/1.8 for 8MP version as well on 4MP same sensor. Is the datasheet wrong? If you got any other info please let me know

Looks like you are correct.. I didn't catch that! the other 2387 series have 1/1.2 sensors. I would defenitely go with the 4MP 1/1.8" variant. DS-2CD2347G2H-LISU/SL - Pro Series (All) - Hikvision