What's the best site to read reviews about latest IP cameras?
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I went through but they don't cover a lot of cams there. I wish there would be some youtube channel that covers nothing but latest IP cams. There is so much to try out there. Something like done for tablets/phones for instance https://www.youtube.com/user/hendrickson/videos
I think due to the price hike by Hikvision in their new lineup, many are preparing to deviate from this brand if possible, the basic idea is obtaining the largest possible sensor that can achieve good results (specifically low light with motion) without breaking the bank and remaining in that $100 range. Sonys new IMX178 is a sensor of interest at the moment. Certainly there are 1/2 sensors out there that offer great results but the price makes it a useless option for many and not a real solution. In short 1/2" Sensors 4 to 8mp resolution discounted cameras and hope we strike a hit for the new upgrade wave.
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I am just looking for cams that offer best bang for the buck especially when it comes to night quality. $150 seems like a sweet spot at the moment. In your reviews you are covering mainly more expensive cams. However I was looking for a free resource that can provide me the information, I wasn't looking to spend money on a subscription just yet.
NVR, we have tested 5 1/2" imager cameras, from Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, Samsung, and Uniview. Generally, performance is better than 1/3" 'super' low light cameras but I think it will be come time before any of them are near the $100 price range.
Klapisca, in the $150 range, for night quality, almost everything out there is going to be fixed focal length, regular integrated IR. Even with Hikvision and Dahua, you are not going to get super low light performance at $150.
Klapisca, in the $150 range, for night quality, almost everything out there is going to be fixed focal length, regular integrated IR. Even with Hikvision and Dahua, you are not going to get super low light performance at $150.
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Here is how it works, you buy a camera, do a youtube review, recover the expense from the ad revenue. It will not cover everything initially, but if you are successful and youtubes are good then you can make money on this.
I always seem to have the negative effect on things. I see others doing things I would do or have, and failed lol
Maybe somebody will fill in the gaps for us soon, everything is getting cheaper and more popular ever month.
Maybe somebody will fill in the gaps for us soon, everything is getting cheaper and more popular ever month.
I'll say. Just a year ago, I wanted a PTZ cam for my deck, and I was looking at 5-700 dollars to pull it off. Too much $ for too little gain=bad value. One year later, I took down the trusty Hik turret, and have what I wanted, for under $200 shipped.
But I agree...these cams are really just another tech widget, and it seems odd (lack of general popularity?) that they're passed over in the 'tech press', where even a software update on a wristwatch is huge news. 'Critic' was cutting edge, and missed.
This is where Sonys new IMX178 using Hisilicon's HI3516 module plays a roll in this thread, its a 1/2 Sensor selling for $85 + shipping, at this price, it is worth testing, especially when the same league none varifocal camera by Hilk is going for $600. So the $100 range 1/2" sensors are already here and just a matter of testing.
http://www.cantonk.com/Info/View_pro.asp?id=1041
The above company is in partner with Longse.
And also a camera of high interest using 1/2" 2.0 megapixels the Sony IMX185 CMOS and Hisilicon's IMX185
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-2-..._78_77_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_9
Its worth testing these cameras at these prices, in hopes to establish the best "bang for the buck" and not necessarily better then known manufacturers.
The Mobius action cam was one of those cameras that took the market by surprise, where a no name company was able to produce and compete with the Gopro at fractions of the cost.
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NVR, that's fine if you want to use Cantonk or Longse, but those companies are a different animal than even a Hikvision, who actually offers local support, warranty, product availability, etc.
Btw, the IMX178 is 1/2" but 5MP, right? The other cameras listed at ~1/2", 2MP.
As for making money on YouTube reviews of surveillance cameras, I am curious to see if anyone can do that profitably. One barrier is that there are just not that many viewers for these cameras. According to online sources, if a YouTube video gets 100,000 views (which is a lot for the cctv market), the creator might make ~$80 in ad revenue. How much time can you put into a review for $80?
Btw, the IMX178 is 1/2" but 5MP, right? The other cameras listed at ~1/2", 2MP.
As for making money on YouTube reviews of surveillance cameras, I am curious to see if anyone can do that profitably. One barrier is that there are just not that many viewers for these cameras. According to online sources, if a YouTube video gets 100,000 views (which is a lot for the cctv market), the creator might make ~$80 in ad revenue. How much time can you put into a review for $80?
The axis forum has 40 posts, its now what this forum is about, 90% of this forum uses the "even Hikvision" without warranty and support, so those are not deal breakers when the price is right. I see the Longse as a Sony that can possibly provide better night images than the Hiks new 4mp which have been poor performers at night. And maybe another Huisun is in the making. Huisun would not meet your qualifications, yet it has been a great success and under $130 providing a solid PTZ solution with Auto Tracking.
This is the Longse using Sony 5mp IMX178 and the video shows great potentials, already it looks like it has an upper hand over the new 4mp Hiks none WDR. Just need closer shots of moving objects, maybe Longse can provide that. But by all means though, this should not be discounted or eliminated without testing simply because its a Longse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZpnAoHY7Lw&feature=youtu.be
We've tested Longse in the past, so it's not an issue of dismissing them without testing. The problem that concerns us is the lack of local sales, support, replacements, etc. So even if that model tests well, you still have that issue.
I can certainly understand and respect that it is not a problem for you and others, but I do think it is a problem for many others. And Hikvision has a huge NA team, with 200+ employees, so it's clearly not the same as Longse.
I can certainly understand and respect that it is not a problem for you and others, but I do think it is a problem for many others. And Hikvision has a huge NA team, with 200+ employees, so it's clearly not the same as Longse.