Ok - first time poster here - with no security cam experience. Apologies in advance for any dumb newbie questions or statements.
Like another Aussie forum member here - I have recently had an installer recommend that I install a multi camera setup for my home (typically covering a maximum range of around 10m / 30 feet) with 4 x 3666 and 2 x 3849H TIOC (and possibly 2 internal cams). After reading the super helpful feedback in the forum ( Is this the best set out for my current needs? ) I challenged back about the low light performance due to the high megapixel counts and small 1/2.7" sensor. I asked whether the new 2449 Pro (with 1/1.8" sensor) might be better for low light - and his supplier told him definitely not due to the lower MP = pixelated, grainy, "shitter" image. He also said that the 2 series were worse than the 3 series (not sure in what way) - and that I should go with 3849H (which seems bizarre - as that has too many MP and a small sensor!). So then I asked about 3449 PRO - and he said "that's end of life" ... hmmm, odd that something that hasn't been released yet is end of life (he must be thinking of the non PRO model)
From reading many helpful posts here - I can see that the supplier above is on a complete different page to the many members here. I realise that in Australia we don't get much choice if buying locally - but it is a shame that when something that might be better is coming soon (the new 2449 Pro or maybe 3449 Pro) - that it just gets slammed due to not enough megapixels.
Anyway - thanks to everyone for helping me to realise just how badly the suppliers recommendation would have performed!
Here are my questions though. Can anyone tell me much about real world performance (or help me translate the specifications) of the new 2449 Pro (to be sold locally in Australia as a 5MP version I think - HDW2549EMP-S-PRO-ANZ - Dahua 5MP Wizcolor Turret Fixed Camera White - DH-IPC-HDW2549EMP-S-PRO-ANZ ). As usual for Australia specific models, there is precious little info around - but I found what I think is the spec sheet here - - but I need a bit of help to understand how this might be compared to something like the new 3449 Pro (hopefully soon to come to Australia). Is the 2 series definitely "crippled" compared to the 3 series (as my supplier would have me believe) or is it just lacking TIOC features?
I guess the bottom line is this - would this 2549 Pro be worth waiting for (rather than going with the 3666 that has been strongly recommended to me)? It feels like it should be better in low light (less Megapixels, bigger sensor) - and the many youTube clips of the 2449 Pro make it look pretty impressive at night (seems like a massive leap ahead of the very average looking 3666).
Thanks for any help.
Like another Aussie forum member here - I have recently had an installer recommend that I install a multi camera setup for my home (typically covering a maximum range of around 10m / 30 feet) with 4 x 3666 and 2 x 3849H TIOC (and possibly 2 internal cams). After reading the super helpful feedback in the forum ( Is this the best set out for my current needs? ) I challenged back about the low light performance due to the high megapixel counts and small 1/2.7" sensor. I asked whether the new 2449 Pro (with 1/1.8" sensor) might be better for low light - and his supplier told him definitely not due to the lower MP = pixelated, grainy, "shitter" image. He also said that the 2 series were worse than the 3 series (not sure in what way) - and that I should go with 3849H (which seems bizarre - as that has too many MP and a small sensor!). So then I asked about 3449 PRO - and he said "that's end of life" ... hmmm, odd that something that hasn't been released yet is end of life (he must be thinking of the non PRO model)
From reading many helpful posts here - I can see that the supplier above is on a complete different page to the many members here. I realise that in Australia we don't get much choice if buying locally - but it is a shame that when something that might be better is coming soon (the new 2449 Pro or maybe 3449 Pro) - that it just gets slammed due to not enough megapixels.
Anyway - thanks to everyone for helping me to realise just how badly the suppliers recommendation would have performed!
Here are my questions though. Can anyone tell me much about real world performance (or help me translate the specifications) of the new 2449 Pro (to be sold locally in Australia as a 5MP version I think - HDW2549EMP-S-PRO-ANZ - Dahua 5MP Wizcolor Turret Fixed Camera White - DH-IPC-HDW2549EMP-S-PRO-ANZ ). As usual for Australia specific models, there is precious little info around - but I found what I think is the spec sheet here - - but I need a bit of help to understand how this might be compared to something like the new 3449 Pro (hopefully soon to come to Australia). Is the 2 series definitely "crippled" compared to the 3 series (as my supplier would have me believe) or is it just lacking TIOC features?
I guess the bottom line is this - would this 2549 Pro be worth waiting for (rather than going with the 3666 that has been strongly recommended to me)? It feels like it should be better in low light (less Megapixels, bigger sensor) - and the many youTube clips of the 2449 Pro make it look pretty impressive at night (seems like a massive leap ahead of the very average looking 3666).
Thanks for any help.
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