New Lorex system at Costco - What do you guys think?

[digdoug]

I was just in my local Costco and saw they have a new Lorex system they are selling. I picked up a kit to possible replace the Lorex system I got from Costco a year or 2 ago.

The system isn't listed on the US Costco website but is on the Canadian one. It was $799.99 plus tax in store.

https://www.costco.ca/Lorex-8-channel-4K-UHD-NVR-Surveillance-System-with-2TB-HDD-and-8-4K-Active-Deterrence-Cameras.product.100490428.html

https://www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/ip-cameras/E891AB/E891AB_Series_Spec_Sheet_R1.pdf

 

[reeves1985]

The specs dont match on the sensor size on the 2 links

 

[Parley]

This ^^^^^^^^^^^, first thing I looked for.

 

[digdoug]

The specs dont match on the sensor size on the 2 links

Good catch. The PDF linked to on the Costco website matches the one I linked to. The text on the Costco webpage is different though as you pointed out. I haven't opened up the box yet. I came here to see if anyone had tried this system out yet.

• Image Sensor Type: 4K (8MP), 1/2” CMOS
• Image Sensor 8MP/4K 1/1.8” CMOS

 

[mat200]

Good catch. The PDF linked to on the Costco website matches the one I linked to. The text on the Costco webpage is different though as you pointed out. I haven't opened up the box yet. I came here to see if anyone had tried this system out yet.

• Image Sensor Type: 4K (8MP), 1/2” CMOS
• Image Sensor 8MP/4K 1/1.8” CMOS

Hi @digdoug

On another forum other folks in the USA have also reported seeing this kit at the B&M ( in store ) Costcos. I've yet to see it posted to Costco online in the USA. ( going for $799.99 )

Reportedly the interface looks the same as the older versions of that kit - so should be a Dahua OEM imho.

I have yet to ID the cameras on Dahua's OEM international website.

The data I saw from the Lorex website was that it was a 1/1.8" sensor.

Looks like Lorex moved the page ( or removed it ), here is the spec sheet on the camera ( I saved the URL ) - update: ah, I see doug alrealy posted it...
https://www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/ip-cameras/E891AB/E891AB_Series_Spec_Sheet_R1.pdf

pdf dump: ( in case they delete the pdf )

Image Sensor: 8MP/4K 1/1.8” CMOS
Video Format: NTSC
Video Compression: H.265/H.264H (Main Stream & Sub Stream)

Optical
Viewing Angle (Horizontal): 111°
Lens/Lens type: 2.8mm F1.6/ Fixed

Video Output
Resolution/Frame rate: 4K(8MP) @ 15fps, 4MP@ 20fps, 3MP, 2MP @30fps
Effective Pixels: H:3840 x V:2160
HDR: Yes
Termination RJ45

Audio
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
Siren: Yes
2-Way Talk: Yes

Night Vision
IR Night Vision Range 150ft (45m)/ 98ft (30m)
Color Night Vision™ Yes

Special Features
Deterrence Yes - Warning Light + Siren + 2-Way Talk
Smart Features Person and Vehicle Smart Motion Detection

Additional Specifications
Camera Housing Material Aluminum Alloy
Power Requirements PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Class 0 / 12V DC
Power Consumption
(max)
900mA / 10.8W
Camera Dimensions
(W x D x H)
2.9” × 7.2” × 2.9”
(74mm × 184mm × 74mm)
Camera Weight 1.15lbs / 0.52kg
Operating Temperature -40°F ~ 122°F /-20°C ~ 50°C
Humidity < 95% RH
Environmental Rating IP67 (Indoor/Outdoor)
E891AB-E 6-95529-02146-1
Configuration 4K Ultra HD Smart Deterrence
IP Camera
Package Type Retail Box
Package Dimensions
(W × D × H)
15.0 × 5.3 × 4.9” /
380 × 134 × 125mm
Package Weight 3.7lb / 1.7kg
Package Cube 0.014 cbf / 0.00039 cbm
Junction Box Compatible with: ACJNCD3B
(not included)

update:
Here's the Lorex page on the kit
4K IP Smart NVR System with 8 Active Deterrence Security Cameras

 

[mat200]

 

[mat200]

Note, I scanned the recent catalog and did not see the camera's forum factor in there.

20190627 New catalog

 

[VorlonFrog]

That looks like one of the newer turrets stuffed into a bullet.

 

[petro]

Bump anyone know if this E891AB will work with a Dahua NVR?

 

[cameraguy33]

I wanted this system but was on the fence about the night vision. It says "up to 100ft in total darkness" but I figured that was just with the white LEDs on. I researched everything I could find but there was no mention of IR. I figured I could always get a cheap IR floodlight so I picked up this up yesterday since it's on sale. Curiosity got the better of me so I used a guitar pick to pop the front cover off to see how difficult it would be to replace the white LEDs with IR ones. To my amazement, I discovered it does have an IR led hidden in there! You'd think Lorex would mention that in the camera spec sheet.

 

[mat200]

I wanted this system but was on the fence about the night vision. It says "up to 100ft in total darkness" ..

Hi @cameraguy33

""up to 100ft in total darkness" - I never trust the vendors stats on their claims of how far a camera can "see" in darkness.. as it is always significantly further you can ID anything smaller than King Kong ..
( ID distance / to the 100 ppf density mark for a "4K"/8MP cameras with a H FOV of 90 degrees is about 25 feet ... )

 

[cameraguy33]

Oh, I'm aware the distance measurements are BS. The "total darkness" claim was the confusing part. In my backyard, I have no ambient lighting so I need something to be able to see. I knew these cameras had night mode but I couldn't find if the total darkness claim was provided by the white LEDs which I do not want on all the time. I wanted IR LEDs but there's no mention anywhere that these cameras had that. I almost didn't buy this system just because of that. I'm very happy that they do and I don't need an IR floodlight now.

 

[mat200]

Oh, I'm aware the distance measurements are BS. The "total darkness" claim was the confusing part. In my backyard, I have no ambient lighting so I need something to be able to see. I knew these cameras had night mode but I couldn't find if the total darkness claim was provided by the white LEDs which I do not want on all the time. I wanted IR LEDs but there's no mention anywhere that these cameras had that. I almost didn't buy this system just because of that. I'm very happy that they do and I don't need an IR floodlight now.

Hmmm.. wonder how easy it is to change the lens?

Was taking the face cover difficult?

 

[cameraguy33]

Very simple. There's a little hole at the bottom of the face plate. I just stuck a guitar pick in there, went around the edge, and popped up each of the 4 little plastic tabs. It snapped right back on when done

 

[cameraguy33]

Here are the internals

 

[Wylis_Hodor]

I was just in my local Costco and saw they have a new Lorex system they are selling. I picked up a kit to possible replace the Lorex system I got from Costco a year or 2 ago.

The system isn't listed on the US Costco website but is on the Canadian one. It was $799.99 plus tax in store.

https://www.costco.ca/Lorex-8-channel-4K-UHD-NVR-Surveillance-System-with-2TB-HDD-and-8-4K-Active-Deterrence-Cameras.product.100490428.html

https://www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/ip-cameras/E891AB/E891AB_Series_Spec_Sheet_R1.pdf

How do you like it? Would you recommend it? Thanks

 

[Wylis_Hodor]

How do you like system? Would you recommend it? Thanks. It's on sale for $699 @ Costco.

 

[Firefighter]

My local costco has this kit on sale for 699. Curious about it as well, just to be curious.
I need a 16ch so I won't buy it but still interesting to see what the big box stores are selling.

Heres the box numbers and stuff if anyone needed it. This is southeast USA.

 

[CCTVCam]

It's a pity they don't include the sensitivity figures in their pdf's. It would make it much easier to identify the cameras and make a buying decision much easier for anyone interested as you'd havce some idea as to whether these are good or junk at night.

 

[sphinx_888]

Very simple. There's a little hole at the bottom of the face plate. I just stuck a guitar pick in there, went around the edge, and popped up each of the 4 little plastic tabs. It snapped right back on when done

Can the camera be mounted on a side wall, rotated so that it is facing along the wall and the lens is still level with the ground? I was told by tech support that this is not possible. Are you able to rotate the lens?