Review-OEM Loryta IPC-T5442T-ZE Varifocal 4mp camera (Dahua)

[samplenhold]

Test locations BEFORE running cable and mounting the cam. That is the only way you can answer these questions you have about lighting and positioning. Use a test rig as described in the Cliff Notes.

As far as mounting cams near lights, in general, the cam should not shoot across the light. So it is better to mount the cam below the light than above the light if the cam is pointing down. Likewise, mount the cam to the left of the light if it is pointing left, and mount it to the right of the light if it is pointing right. But still test it first before mounting and running cable.

 

[wittaj]

I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully I’ll be able to find the sweet spot with driveway lamps on since they are set to be on from dusk to dawn.

It was hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like your driveway lamps are solid fixtured on the top, so minimal light escape upward is probably happening which will allow it to go above. Mine are similar and worked better above because they were not glass topped! But certainly test at night before mounting!

 

[looney2ns]

You need to mount the camera halfway between the door and the light on the right and it will work fine there. you really want to consider a second camera on the left side of the door and mount that camera between the light and the garage door as well no higher than the top of the garage door for either one.

 

[gnuB]

I’ve looked at installing second camera (x on left of garage door) but honestly I’m not 100% sure. The aesthetic disparities would drive my OCD up the wall every time I pull into the driveway.

 

[looney2ns]

I’ve looked at installing second camera (x on left of garage door) but honestly I’m not 100% sure. The aesthetic disparities would drive my OCD up the wall every time I pull into the driveway.

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they can always be painted to blend in.
They should be placed like so.

 

[rjwerth]

So this seems to be the camera to get for features/$$. Big sensor, motorized zoom, built-in mic, Under $200. $100 would be nicer, but it's nice to want things. Questions:

What is the warranty on this (or anything from this dealer)?
How are warranty issues resolved?
How many cameras does one need to buy to get a discount?
Are the accessory mounts required?
Are there installation instructions somewhere on-line so I can see the various ways to install these?

Thank you!

 

[mike2874]

Do you think it's worth spending a little more for this cam over the fixed IPC-T5442TM-AS?

 

[bigredfish]

If you’re not sure of the fov then the variable focus is handy to be able to dial in the zoom. But if you have a good idea of the zoom needed, fixed lens models are generally a bit more light sensitive.

 

[wittaj]

I prefer varifocals because most of us eventually decide we want more zoom and digital zoom only works in TV shows and the movies!

The wide angle of the fixed cams give a great view, but if the subject is not within the distance to IDENTIFY someone, then it doesn't meet the needs.

Here are my general distance recommendations, but switch out the 5442 camera to the equivalent 2MP on the 1/2.8" sensor works as well.

• 5442 fixed lens 2.8mm - anything within 10 feet of camera OR as an overview camera
• 5442 ZE - varifocal - distances up to 40-50 feet (personally I wouldn't go past the 30 foot range but I like things closer)
• 5442 Z4E - anything up to 80-100 feet (personally I wouldn't go past 60 feet but I like things closer)
• 5241-Z12E - anything from 80 feet to almost 200 feet (personally I wouldn't go past 150 feet because I like things closer)
• 5241-Z12E - for a license plate cam that you would angle up the street to get plates up to about 175 feet away, or up to 220 with additional IR.
• 49225 PTZ - great PTZ and in conjunction with an NVR or Blue Iris and the cameras above that you can use as spotter cams to point the PTZ to the correct location to compliment the fixed cams.

You need to get the correct camera for the area trying to be covered. A 2.8mm to IDENTIFY someone 40 feet away is the wrong camera regardless of how good the camera is. A 2.8mm camera to IDENTIFY someone within 10 feet is a good choice OR it is an overview camera to see something happened but not be able to identify who.

 

[bigredfish]

Not all fixed are 2.8 wide view. I use fixed 3.6mm fir my driveway and a 6mm fixed for a street view. Both happen to be perfect and no benefit from varifocal. Other places I use VF. Again depends on what you’re trying to cover.

 

[bigredfish]

This post shows the difference between and 5442 VF and a 5442 3.6mm ASE fixed lens bullets for example.
Review: Dahua HFW5442T-ASE 4MP Starlight+

 

[mike2874]

Thanks for the replies I’m used to VF’s since I have (2) HDW5231R-ZE’s and a 3241T-ZAS surrounding my house but I do find I rarely use the zoom. I’m just looking to fill in some coverage in the front down the street.

Leaning toward trying a 5442 3.6 AS but what’s the difference between the AS & ASE models? The 5442-ASE 4MP review you linked to has great night lighting does this mean the AS model wouldn’t have the same?

 

[bigredfish]

Should be the same. I don’t recall but I think the E is just for extended PoE

 

[J5TECH]

Should be the same. I don’t recall but I think the E is just for extended PoE

The E is the enhanced POE for longer POE distances and the ASE replaced the AS model

I believe Andy is still selling the AS model. I ordered one from him earlier this year and it was was AS model

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[bigredfish]

And the “NI” models are a bit better than the fixed ASE

Review: OEM IPC-B5442T-ASE-NI 4MP Pro AI Starlight Full-color Fixed Bullet

Many thanks once again to Andy @EMPIRETECANDY we have for testing the OEM IPC-B5442T-ASE-NI 4MP Starlight+ Full Color bullet. This camera has been provided by Andy in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is a fixed 3.6mm bullet (Pro AI) series with the 1/1.8” sensor. It has no built in...

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So from a low light performance perspective
5442 VF- great
5442 fixed ASE - even better
5442 NI- best

 

[Wombat]

Do you think it's worth spending a little more for this cam over the fixed IPC-T5442TM-AS?

I was in the same boat as you. In the end I went with the 5442t-ze VF as in my testing locations 2.8 was just too wide and 3.6 was too narrow. For a few extra bucks I got the VF and are more than happy with the cam and the specific view that met my needs. Set and forget. If I change my mind I can later put a fixed lens their and add my VF elsewhere. Gives you that flexibility.

 

[mike2874]

So we can all agree the 5442 fixed ASE has the best low light performance vs the 5442 VF... but would you consider both cams equals for daytime viewing? How about on cloudy days?

 

[wittaj]

I think we all agree that for the same mm of the lens, the fixed (and a bullet versus turret) will provide the best performance. So a fixed 6mm will perform better than a varifocal set to 6mm of the same series camera (all other things being equal).

But we do need to make sure that we have the right camera for the right location. Expecting to use a 6mm to IDENTIFY someone 50 feet out will not work regardless of it's better night time performance and the varifocal optically zoomed in would be the best bet.

 

[bigredfish]

So we can all agree the 5442 fixed ASE has the best low light performance vs the 5442 VF... but would you consider both cams equals for daytime viewing? How about on cloudy days?

Yes

 

[mike2874]

Ok thanks I'll probably go the 5442 VF as soon as I get my stimulus check I appreciate all the advice.