IP Cameras - Under R1500 - R5000

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Due to the replacement of the Council street lights (to LED), my current IP Camera don't provide good picture quality at night.
Currently have the Ubiquity (no IR)

I was looking at the Foscam cameras, but looking around, I see Hikvision is something "better"

What are the most important to look at when comparing IP Cameras?

I had a look at the following:

1. Hikvision DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 - network surveillance camera

1/3” Progressive Scan CMOS
 Up to 4 megapixel resolution
 120dB Wide Dynamic Range
 3D DNR
 EXIR high performance LEDs
 Up to 30/50/80 meters IR range
 12V DC±10% & PoE(802.3af)
 Support H.264+
 IP66

2. Hikvision DS-2CD2042WD-I - network surveillance - DS-2CD2042WD-I

 Up to 4 megapixel high resolution
 Full HD1080p video
 Dual video streams
 4mm/6mm fixed lens
 120dB Wide Dynamic Range
 3D Digital Noise Reduction
 Backlight Compensation
 Support on-board storage, up to 64GB
 DC12V & PoE
 Support H.264+
 Up to 30m IR range
 3-axis adjustment
 IP66 weather-proof protection
 Metallic housing & bracket

Any tips?
 
I have the Hikvision DS-2CD2042WD-I.
I am redoing the roof and ceiling so I will install it again once that is complete.

No problems at all. Packs quite a punch for its size.

Oh and yes, I've done a m@erse lot of research when comparing Hikvision to Dahau and Hikvision always comes out on top.

/waits for people that bought kgaurd to defend the brand just because they bought it.
 
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CamiKaze said:
I have the Hikvision DS-2CD2042WD-I.
I am redoing the roof and ceiling so I will install it again once that is complete.

No problems at all. Packs quite a punch for its size.

Oh and yes, I've done a m@erse lot of research when comparing Hikvision to Dahau and Hikvision always comes out on top.

/waits for people that bought kgaurd to defend the brand just because they bought it.
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relative pricing?
 
I compared Hikvision to Tiandy,value for money wise I ended up with the Tiandy IP system.I got it from Vision consulting btw.

N.B.. quality is similar but Tiandy priced better.
 
CamiKaze said:
I bought the Hikvision for R1800 from Nashua.
Didn't bother with the price of Dahau after reading reviews and forums of the 2 when compared.
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Ok thanks. I got the Dahua from ADT (although the boxes say @lhua). I did a bit of research myself, but just could not find anything really factual. Can you link your sites? I am on the verge of upgrading my 4 chan NVR to 8 chan (through ADT). So would really appreciate some more information.
 
Splinter said:
Ok thanks. I got the Dahua from ADT (although the boxes say @lhua). I did a bit of research myself, but just could not find anything really factual. Can you link your sites? I am on the verge of upgrading my 4 chan NVR to 8 chan (through ADT). So would really appreciate some more information.
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I just googled this "dahau vs hikvision" and read from quite a number of links.
Look through some of the forums provided.
 
So I had a Hikvision DVR with some no name brand cameras. Quality was good until you had to review - was gonna go either Dahua or Hikvision 720p cams with EXIR. After all my research , last weekend bought the kguard 16/8 DVR kit with 8x 2mp cameras with 20m IR from esquire at their birthday day for R4.5k - which is a great price to me. Replaced system and cams as a Sunday project.

For me the pic quality is amazing including night mode . Don't need anything else now. I would have loved the 4mp Hikvision cams we have at work but don't have 35k to spend - haha
 
If these cameras are for the street, the dynamics should be slightly different from those inside your property. During the day you should get decent pics, but the nights is when you need it most. Factors such as lighting (different lighting range through the street), moving cars, trees etc. You may want to consider some of the following for those cameras

High IR rating, ideally 60m. Also heard that its better to place the camera not too high up, many people place cameras on the top of a double story house. It affects the viewing angle and have less IR distance available for viewing.

high/wide dynamic range - to assist with different lighting on the street

Ideally wide angle or even better motorised zooms (2.7mm to 12mm) to zone in on any suspicion

Ideally 4mp upwards,


Some smart features are not a necessity for general street view as they push up the costs. e.g trip wire etc. However face recognition and number plate recognition would be nice but wont fit in your budget. Also do not face the camera through gates, burglars, fence, electric fence etc for an outside view.

Try and keep the same brand NVR and IP cams to maximise full potential of the setup, and ensure your NVR can handle the camera features correctly

For hikvision, check out Regal. For Dahua, wcctv is a great place!
 
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Wide said:
If these cameras are for the street, the dynamics should be slightly different from those inside your property. During the day you should get decent pics, but the nights is when you need it most. Factors such as lighting (different lighting range through the street), moving cars, trees etc. You may want to consider some of the following for those cameras

High IR rating, ideally 60m. Also heard that its better to place the camera not too high up, many people place cameras on the top of a double story house. It affects the viewing angle and have less IR distance available for viewing.

high/wide dynamic range - to assist with different lighting on the street

Ideally wide angle or even better motorised zooms (2.7mm to 12mm) to zone in on any suspicion

Ideally 4mp upwards,


Some smart features are not a necessity for general street view as they push up the costs. e.g trip wire etc. However face recognition and number plate recognition would be nice but wont fit in your budget. Also do not face the camera through gates, burglars, fence, electric fence etc for an outside view.

Try and keep the same brand NVR and IP cams to maximise full potential of the setup, and ensure your NVR can handle the camera features correctly

For hikvision, check out Regal. For Dahua, wcctv is a great place!
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Good tips. Reason I also jumped on kguard was each camera has a 30m IR distance and not 20m as I had written previously. This easily covers the length of my property.

Only issue I have had is that my DVR does not seem to be able to format my HDD. I tried two used HDDs including moving the one from my Hikvision, but DVR continues to say 'unable to format' - have bought a new 2TB surveillance HDD and hope then it will be able to format .
 
Wide said:
If these cameras are for the street, the dynamics should be slightly different from those inside your property. During the day you should get decent pics, but the nights is when you need it most. Factors such as lighting (different lighting range through the street), moving cars, trees etc. You may want to consider some of the following for those cameras

High IR rating, ideally 60m. Also heard that its better to place the camera not too high up, many people place cameras on the top of a double story house. It affects the viewing angle and have less IR distance available for viewing.

high/wide dynamic range - to assist with different lighting on the street

Ideally wide angle or even better motorised zooms (2.7mm to 12mm) to zone in on any suspicion

Ideally 4mp upwards,


Some smart features are not a necessity for general street view as they push up the costs. e.g trip wire etc. However face recognition and number plate recognition would be nice but wont fit in your budget. Also do not face the camera through gates, burglars, fence, electric fence etc for an outside view.

Try and keep the same brand NVR and IP cams to maximise full potential of the setup, and ensure your NVR can handle the camera features correctly

For hikvision, check out Regal. For Dahua, wcctv is a great place!
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Input appreciated. Some of the don'ts was on my list, but I will reconsider.
 
InternetLuddite said:
Good tips. Reason I also jumped on kguard was each camera has a 30m IR distance and not 20m as I had written previously. This easily covers the length of my property.

Only issue I have had is that my DVR does not seem to be able to format my HDD. I tried two used HDDs including moving the one from my Hikvision, but DVR continues to say 'unable to format' - have bought a new 2TB surveillance HDD and hope then it will be able to format .
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You should have an NVR, not DVR?
 
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