Quick Questions on Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I

[eyeball]

Hi folks - getting ready to purchase a hikvision (first one, have foscams now) and need to know a couple of things:

1. Is this camera the best bang for the buck for a fixed cam?

2. This site has it for $85.88: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2013-Hikvision-Original-infrared-gun-waterproof-network-camera-DS-2CD2032-I-3MP-IR-ip-camera-support/638300_1397052584.html - anyone know of a better price?

3. I have an outlet to plug an adapter into and I'm not ready to use PoE yet - do I need to order a power supply extra with it or does it come with one?

Thanks!

 

[fenderman]

It is a superb camera...that seller is reputable and that is a good price..For another 10 bux this 2332 turret is a bit more sleek and has slightly better night vision
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-hikvision-3megapixel-3mp-array-30m-IR-Network-Dome-DS-2CD2332-I-support-POE-free-shipping/638300_1396985171.html
It will not come with a power supply. If you dont want to buy a 4 port switch (45 dollars) you can get a poe injector
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PoE150S-Gigabit-Injector-compliant/dp/B001PS9E5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417567667&sr=8-1&keywords=poe+injector
Otherwise just get a 12v power supply

 

[Chust]

Bought 5 from Rocky in last couple months at $84.20. Look for R*** M. in the feedback. Just got 2 yesterday from Rocky. Tell Rocky I sent yah. Great service - Ask him anything about the cams and he knows it. Awesome cheap cams!
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c6pLhX9W

 

[eyeball]

@fenderman - thanks for the response & info - I guess I'll go with a PoE switch as I will have to eventually anyway --- is this PoE switch decent?

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008P-100Mbps-8-Port-802-3af/dp/B003CFATT2

(I have TP-LINK for my other non-PoE switches also)
@Chust - thanks, will do.

 

[fenderman]

Yes, that switch is fine.