So I talked to a tech yesterday and sent some photos about the over exposure and poor focus exp with ir on and he assured me they were reducing exposure 10-20% next firmware upgrade and said if not happy he will send new starlight version early next year. I think they know they are losing lots of sales to dahua because of this issue
There is a way right now to reduce the IR-over exposure, but it's very much so, less than ideal...
- Turn on Wide Dynamic in the range of 15 to 25. My ideal was around 22-20.
- Set the AE Reference to the lower 30's. Mine is set to 34 of the default from 50.
- Day and Night NT levels have to be set to 5.
The result will be somewhat better night clarity (get a bucket of salt for that line) clarity on IR imagery.
Full zoom on my weather station...
Granted, this CCTV (601-D20X) camera is extremely budget by all means and ways.
As for Sunba vs Dahua sales... you're comparing a tiny grocery chain to the likes of a Walmart/Sams Club. I'm fairly certain dahua wouldn't be phased remotely by such.
With that being said, am considering on a new investment in my near future... the Dahua SD6AL245U-HNI. And giving this Sunba to family to use to watch wildlife in the boonies. It's a nice little camera, but too many little quirks to jump around and over.