NVR Question

[maxpol]

Hi guys,

I can't seem to get a straight answer out of the sellers, but I am looking at getting the DS-2CD2145F-IS 4MP cameras and I'm not sure what NVR will work with them. I was eyeing the DS-7604N-E1/P and one seller says they wont work and the other says they will. As they are a h265 camera and by the specs can also do h264, can I run them in h264 for the NVR?

Also stupid side question, but I don't have to use the PoE ports on the back for the cameras right? I've got PoE switches around the house already and could use those.

Thanks all!

 

[badmannen]

you can not use that nvr, buy the DS-7604NI-E1/P, and yes you dont have to connect them via POE.

 

[Del Boy]

What? DS-7604N-E1/P will work. But I guess the seller is selling a version that doesn't.

Get yourself DS-7604NI-E1 (no PoE), cheaper and will work. Also I'd recommend DS-2CD2345F-IS over those cameras.

 

[badmannen]

anyway if you dont live in china, do not buy the DS-7604N-E1/P even if it maybe will work. go for the Ni version with or without POE (I would go with because why not) , it will make your life easier =)

for the camera, depending on where you will mount it, Del boy is right go the DS-2CD2345F-IS , better choice in most cases

 

[Del Boy]

anyway if you dont live in china, do not buy the DS-7604N-E1/P even if it maybe will work. go for the Ni version with or without POE (I would go with because why not) , it will make your life easier =)

for the camera, depending on where you will mount it, Del boy is right go the DS-2CD2345F-IS , better choice in most cases

Ah ok, yes agree, do not buy the N, unless you know Chinese.

 

[maxpol]

Awesome, thanks for the input guys. My thought process for the 2145 was because it's all covered in a dome so the lens won't be as exposed. They will be mounted outside under some soffit and we have everything from blizzards to +30c here in Canada so thought it might weather a bit better. But I will take a look at the 2345 and see how that is.