What are the go-to cheap to midrange PTZ cameras today? My Huisuns still work, but... that can't last!

[horseflesh]

I have 2 Huisun 10x PTZs, one V1 and one V2. They have both lasted years in Seattle weather. The only problem is that I think the long distance IR illuminator on the V2 bit the dust. They have been a lot of fun and I would like to figure out a replacement/upgrade path as I know they won't last forever.

I have a 4k LTS NVR, which is a rebranded Hikvision, if that matters. I don't have any specific camera requirements as to MP, zoom, etc... just looking for an idea of what has been working for people. Budget... maybe up to $300-350?

 

[wittaj]

While a little more than your budget, many of us go with this one and most feel it is the best sub $700 PTZ out there with autotracking if you purchase it from @EMPIRETECANDY :

https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-SD49225XA-HNR-Starlight-Network-Tracking/dp/B081RJJQT4/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1626801499&redirect=true&s=merchant-items&sr=1-17

 

[horseflesh]

Thanks much for the reference. That's a substantial upgrade for sure! I do heavily use my back yard PTZ, 'cuz it's big and interesting animals show up a lot, so this looks super.

I'll look for threads on this baby.

 

[wittaj]

The master thread:

Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

Ok, so whats better than 1 review…….2 reviews……in tandem :) Read on to find out more. All, thanks to Andy (@empiretecandy ) we have a new 2MP AI camera for testing. This camera has been provided by Andy in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is a new PTZ with 4.8mm to 120mm focal...

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[Parley]

I have 2 Huisun 10x PTZs, one V1 and one V2. They have both lasted years in Seattle weather. The only problem is that I think the long distance IR illuminator on the V2 bit the dust. They have been a lot of fun and I would like to figure out a replacement/upgrade path as I know they won't last forever.

I have a 4k LTS NVR, which is a rebranded Hikvision, if that matters. I don't have any specific camera requirements as to MP, zoom, etc... just looking for an idea of what has been working for people. Budget... maybe up to $300-350?

If you lived near me I would give you 4 of the Huisun ptz's.

 

[horseflesh]

If you lived near me I would give you 4 of the Huisun ptz's.

Based on the reliability reported over the years I assume that adds up to one working camera.

I've been lucky with mine for sure.

 

[Parley]

Based on the reliability reported over the years I assume that adds up to one working camera.

I've been lucky with mine for sure.

Hahahaha, actually they all work but one of them needs to be taken apart for a PTZ adjustment.