New home nearly finished, time to pick the cameras - need help.
- Thread starter remsta
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Comes down to personal choice and what features, looks, price that matter to you. I prefer Hikvision cameras because they offer field proven continuous edge recording to be rock solid vs Dahua’s lack lustre performance.
Dahua’s firmware releases for various hardware in the last few years has been less than stellar.
Regardless, Dahua offers some of the best in class video hardware in the open market at reasonable prices.
Select the ones that will meet your needs and how they integrate with your home.
That really comes down to the location and use case for each camera. With a vari-focal lens camera you have the ability to zoom into the final spot which obviously gives you more flexibility in case you made a mistake on lens selection.
As noted early on in the ideal world each camera would be selected based on the viewing needs for the task at hand.
- Over View 2.8 (Wide Lens)
- 4-12 for (Narrow Defined Focus)
- PTZ: To offer you the ability to track, pan, tilt, zoom, on area / targets.
I suggest you purchase a single vari-focal / PTZ camera and mount it to a test rig. Move it around the property and understand what you can see.
Based on that real world test you’ll quickly learn what camera (focal length) works for you.
Than you can begin the slow process of investing in those cameras that meet each zones requirements.
alastairstevenson
Staff member
Here are a couple of reviews :
Initial review of the DS-2CD2347G2-L(U) ColorVu 2.0 IP camera.
This is an initial review of the interesting Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-L(U) 4MP IP turret camera, linked to the marketing terms ColorVu 2.0 and Accusense 2.0 The intention is to not overlap or duplicate the various other useful posts on the same device, but rather to try to pick out some different...
Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.
This is a user review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera. The IPC-T2347G-LU is one of a new-generation of large sensor, high-definition, ultra-low light IP cameras from Hikvision. One of it's main claims is the ability to operate in colour in near dark conditions...
SouthernYankee
IPCT Contributor
@remsta
the reason there are more Dahua cameras then Hikvision camera reviews, is that a Dahua vendor provides cameras for unbiased reviews. There are no Hikvision vendors that provide cameras for review. The Dahua vendor also provides excellent worldwide service. There is no hikvision service unless you purchase the camera from a certified vendor in your own country at a higher price.
the reason there are more Dahua cameras then Hikvision camera reviews, is that a Dahua vendor provides cameras for unbiased reviews. There are no Hikvision vendors that provide cameras for review. The Dahua vendor also provides excellent worldwide service. There is no hikvision service unless you purchase the camera from a certified vendor in your own country at a higher price.
@EMPIRETECANDY What are your thoughts on the best cameras for these placements? I have been looking at the Hikvision - specifically this G2 version. But there are 7 points around the house and I am not sure if just getting 7 of these is the best, I would probably just get 2.8mm everywhere for maximum view. It would be great to have some PTZ cameras at the front but its does not seem like anyone buys these.
Do you have any suggestions? What is the difference between the above and the Dahua T5442 as they seem very similar.
However, none of these cameras have Vari-focal lenses, will that be a problem?
Finally, this will all be running off a Dell Optiplex 7040 with BlueIris, which I have gone out and bought based on feedback from this forum.
DS-2CD2347G2-L(U)
Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-L(U) 4 MP ColorVu Fixed Turret Network Camera
No one can tell you exactly which cam to buy for your installation. None of us here have actually seen your place. All we can do is give feedback based on what you state. It has been stated several times in different threads to you that you need to read the Cliff Notes. If you did that, you would understand that mounting 2.8mm cams at those heights will not get you any usable facial shots.
The best way to decide which cams to buy, is to buy just one good varifocal cam and test out your positions with it. Both day and night. Do not run the wires or do installs without testing the location. Once you understand how cams perform in day and night, then you should be able to make informed decisions.
You can't expect anyone here to tell you exactly which cams to put where. If that is what you want, then you need to hire a security cam company to come and do your install for you.
The best way to decide which cams to buy, is to buy just one good varifocal cam and test out your positions with it. Both day and night. Do not run the wires or do installs without testing the location. Once you understand how cams perform in day and night, then you should be able to make informed decisions.
You can't expect anyone here to tell you exactly which cams to put where. If that is what you want, then you need to hire a security cam company to come and do your install for you.