Review-SD4A425DB-HNY 1/2.8" CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight Auto-tracking MiniPTZ

Clark Griswald said:
At least she approves of the cameras, and I don't feel dirty looking at the camera forum thinking "one day i can get a camera, too!"
I want to put the PTZ on the front corner eave of our house, and I'm trying to keep the camera installations looking cohesive and fluid.
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Good point, some wives don't even entertaining the idea of putting up multiple cameras around the house.

I also like my cameras to be discreet and fit in well with the house not sticking out like a sore thumb compared to the surrounding area as much as possible too.
 
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Reading the original PFB211W instructions, what is
"Also this one need waterproof-cable-joint-kit , like PFB203W/PFB204W for 5442-series."
and
Is the gap observed in #23 pic normal?
 
Mike A. said:
I'm getting tons of the Events: subscription 8000ffff error in BI and no ONVIF events recognized even with ONVIF user is set up right, password double checked, and boxes checked to listen for ONVIF events in video setup and under triggers.

Where do you turn off ONVIF authentication? I can't find that. Tried Basic Services > RTSP Login Mode but that seems to have no effect.
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I'm having the same issue, but i cannot factory reset the camera due to having problem with the default ip address.
Can Andy please give us a firmware with a default DHCP address and a toggle to disable the ONVIF Auth?
 
Clark Griswald said:
Reading the original PFB211W instructions, what is
"Also this one need waterproof-cable-joint-kit , like PFB203W/PFB204W for 5442-series."
and
Is the gap observed in #23 pic normal?
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what gap ? #23 ?

all pfb203/204/211 etc are not waterproof like pfa130e, pfa122 etc.
there is no gasket.

so you always need waterproof connection when using these mounts.

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duplo said:
what gap ? #23 ?

all pfb203/204/211 etc are not waterproof like pfa130e, pfa122 etc.
there is no gasket.

so you always need waterproof connection when using these mounts.

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Clark Griswald probably meant picture name 23 you posted on page 34 where you were showing the PFB211W and the ptz next to each other but not fully assemble together yet.

Also adding Dielectric grease on the RJ45 connectors and then good quality electrical tape outside like TonyR always tell us here for better waterproofing and moisture prevention will also help.

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"the PFB211W and the ptz next to each other but not fully assemble together yet."

That is the explanation exactly, thank you!
If the only issue is cutting/removing the piece for cable pass-through, then I will verify exactly what to order, then visit Andy's shop.
Edit: Ugh, attempting to locate the PFB211w or PFB302s is proving to be a challenge (USA based).
 
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Clark Griswald said:
Edit: Ugh, attempting to locate the PFB211w or PFB302s is proving to be a challenge (USA based).
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funny, they sell them here for 25euro

and yes on the picture i was just holding it, was not screwed together


"on the front corner eave of our house"

not sure why you want to mount it on wall ?? eave sounds like ceiling mount is possible ?
 
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Clark Griswald said:
"the PFB211W and the ptz next to each other but not fully assemble together yet."

That is the explanation exactly, thank you!
If the only issue is cutting/removing the piece for cable pass-through, then I will verify exactly what to order, then visit Andy's shop.
Edit: Ugh, attempting to locate the PFB211w or PFB302s is proving to be a challenge (USA based).
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You can buy PFB211W from B&H or ebay, but kind of expensive like $40-$50 for a mount Bracket.
 
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I took a photo and mark with red the approximate wall location I was hoping to place the MiniPTZ.

B&H $92 Oh My! I think they saw duplo's post and jacked-up the price.

Edit: I want to put our Color4K-T above the large window (pfb203 approx 7ft) but my wife "needs to think about that location".
 
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Clark Griswald said:
I took a photo and mark with red the approximate wall location I was hoping to place the MiniPTZ.
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B&H $92 Oh My! I think they saw duplo's post and jacked-up the price.
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B&H just want to scare you shitless with their price!:lol:

Actually if you have an account and log in the price will be much lower with all their products.:)

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Don't forget this ptz camera's field of view is only H: 51.9°– and V: 39.7° fully zoom out, your field of view will be very small if you install it too low or too close the the target area.

Another forum member yyzian who installed his SD4A425DB-HNY ptz on first floor of his house or garage and he is not very satisfy with the installed location because he wanted to cover more area. This is what it looks like for him and he is thinking about changing the location. But if you like more close up view then no problem.

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f13dfx said:
Still debating about getting this SD4A425DB-HNY mini-PTZ. I currently have an IPC-Color4K-T180 Black cam as mentioned in another thread & planning to use it as an overview cam. Was wondering if I can use a a PoE splitter like this one so I don’t have to do another 100’ run of CAT6 cable. I am currently using this PoE+ injector to power the T180.
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You can run both cameras with that PoE splitter if it worked like it claim on their product page that it will support up to 60 watts of PoE power input and deliver up to 30 watts PoE power per port.
 
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JDreaming said:
Don't forget this ptz camera's field of view is only H: 51.9°– and V: 39.7° fully zoom out, your field of view will be very small if you install it too low or too close the the target area.

Another forum member yyzian who installed his SD4A425DB-HNY ptz on first floor of his house or garage and he is not very satisfy with the installed location because he wanted to cover more area. This is what it looks like for him and he is thinking about changing the location. But if you like more close up view then no problem.
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That’s what concerns me about this SD4A425DB-HNY ptz. I used to have a SD52C225U-HNI which already had a wider FOV (62.8°) and this was the view from our home’s 2nd floor soffit!
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The wife only wants 1 camera up there & if she makes me remove the IPC-Color4K-T180, I’m toying with the possibility of getting the Dahua IPC-HUM4431S-L4 Pinhole cam just to keep her happy. I still plan on convincing her that the T180 Black is hardly noticeable right now. :)
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f13dfx said:
That’s what concerns me about this SD4A425DB-HNY ptz. I used to have a SD52C225U-HNI which already had a wider FOV (62.8°) and this was the view from our home’s 2nd floor soffit!
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The wife only wants 1 camera up there & if she makes me remove the IPC-Color4K-T180, I’m toying with the possibility of getting the Dahua IPC-HUM4431S-L4 Pinhole cam just to keep her happy. I still plan on convincing her that the T180 Black is hardly noticeable right now. :)
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I don't see a camera ;)
 
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JDreaming said:
Don't forget this ptz camera's field of view is only H: 51.9°– and V: 39.7° fully zoom out, your field of view will be very small if you install it too low or too close the the target area.

Another forum member yyzian who installed his SD4A425DB-HNY ptz on first floor of his house or garage and he is not very satisfy with the installed location because he wanted to cover more area. This is what it looks like for him and he is thinking about changing the location. But if you like more close up view then no problem.

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The remote control for a garage door is in plain view.
 
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