New install suggestions for low light area

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paarlberg

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I am looking for cameras for my elderly mom's house. I have mostly older Hikvisions, but want to get her newer starlight dahua cameras. I would prefer turrets over dome or bullet for all of the cameras. One of the cameras will be mounted on a wall with weather exposure, so need to make sure I have a good sealed option on that one. I can use a 2.8 lens on them as I need to have about 90 degrees coverage on them.

I need to stay under $150 each.

I am looking at the following

IPC-T2231T-ZS
IPC-T5241H-AS-PV
IPC-T2431TM-AS-S2
IPC-T5241TM-AS

or should I consider one of the 5442 models?

Thanks
 
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Use Dahua starlight cameras or Hikvision darkfighter cameras if you need good low light cameras.

Cameras to look at
IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED . Review IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED (Full Color, Starlight+) - 4MP starlight
.................... Dahua IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED review
IPC-T5442TM-AS ..... Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+ - 4MP starlight+
IPC-B5442E-ZE ...... Review - OEM IPC-B5442E-ZE 4MP AI Varifocal Bullet Camera With Starlight+
IPC-T2347G-LU ...... Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera. (DS-2CD2347G1-LU)
IPC-HDW2231R-ZS .... Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal
IPC-HDW2231T-ZS-S2 . Review-OEM IPC-T2231T-ZS 2mp Varifocal Starlight Camera
IPC-HDW5231R-ZE .... Review-Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE
IPC-HFW4239T-ASE ... IPC-HFW4239T-ASE
IPCT-HDW5431RE-I ... Review - IP Cam Talk 4 MP IR Fixed Turret Network Camera
IPC-T5241H-AS-PV ... Review-OEM IPC-T5241H-AS-PV 2mp AI active deterrence cam
IPC-T3241-ZAS ...... Review-OEM IPC-T3241-ZAS 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal -- 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal
IPC-HFW2831T-ZS ... Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera -- 8MP Bullet 1/1.8” sensor variable focus.
DS-2CD2325FWD-I
N22AL12 ............ New Dahua N22AL12 Budget Cam w/Starlight -- low cost entry

Other dahua 4MP starlight Dahua 4MP Starlight Lineup

My preferred indoor cameras
DS-2CD2442FWD-IW
IPC-K35A Home
 
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Thanks for the info. I am leaning towards the IPC-T2231T-ZS. The bang for the buck looks good. I may use some outdoor lighting to help with low light issues. The varifocal will help target areas better as well. Although the IPC-T5442TM-AS and IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED are tempting.
 
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Hi Guys.. Same situation..

Need low light outdoors and indoor cameras..

I've been looking at the following

IPC-T2347G-LU
IPC-HDBW4432F-IS
IPC-T5442TM-AS
IPC-K35A

But also saw the review on model IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED for full colour?

Any recommendations?

What's the difference between IPC-T2347G-LU and IPC-T5442TM-AS/-LED
 
paarlberg said:
I am looking for cameras for my elderly mom's house. I have mostly older Hikvisions, but want to get her newer starlight dahua cameras. I would prefer turrets over dome or bullet for all of the cameras. One of the cameras will be mounted on a wall with weather exposure, so need to make sure I have a good sealed option on that one. I can use a 2.8 lens on them as I need to have about 90 degrees coverage on them.

I need to stay under $150 each.

I am looking at the following

IPC-T2231T-ZS
IPC-T5241H-AS-PV
IPC-T2431TM-AS-S2
IPC-T5241TM-AS

or should I consider one of the 5442 models?

Thanks
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Hi there, i orderd a few days back the IPC T5442-AS for my low light point near my boat. Can't tell you how it works, but the reviews are very good.
 
After some thinking. My mom is 83 and is not technical so I will need to monitor and manage this from remote. I am thinking the AI built into the cameras may make more sense. I can have the cameras notify me (and her after tweaking) on movement. I will have BlueIris record all clips at her house. Does that make sense? So I would need to step up to one of the AI cameras.
 
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Any thoughts about using the AI for in camera alerts via email/text and BI to record? I get too many false positives with BI.
 
Which Dahua cameras have car/human detection capabilities? Don't need super high-end LPR cameras though.
 
If you are interested in a fixed lens since it has better sensitivity and are cheaper, look at my signature and tell me what you think.
 
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I ordered 2 of the iPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm to start. I have a DS-2CD3332-I and 3 older HIK 720p bullets I can use to provide some IR and additional coverage while I figure out what to use and where. I pulled 6 CAT6 cables yesterday to the front and side of her house.
 
I am considering this to cover the back of the house near a basement door. What do you guys think about the IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M? I have used minidomes on my house by my front and rear doors. They are less obvious and do a good job, even though mine are older HIK.
 
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I picked up a couple of iPC-T5442TM-AS to start. The first one was installed last night. I might have to replace my Hikvisions at my house now. Below are some pics I grabbed last night with default settings.

IR turned off, it is so dark you can't see where to walk at night in that area.

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IR turned on

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Also, the human detection works like a charm. Wish there was a way to trigger BI to record on humans in the area and not just any movement. I did create zones in BI for this area and it works well with a few tweaks.

I also picked up a 2MP varifocal, might have been a better idea to get a 6mm version of this camera for that area. It is really that good.
 
You can set BI to trigger on ONVIF trigger from the 5442. I have that set for IVS and it works fine.
 
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