Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera

[looney2ns]

Hot off the DHL truck, Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we once again have a new camera to drool over.
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I have received this camera in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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This has the new larger 8mp 1/1.8" sensor, which should provide a better nighttime picture vs the 1/2.8" 8mp sensors.
As usual, the cam in enclosed in a nice metal case, only plastic is over the IR emitters.

Manufacture date of 03/19.
IPC-HFW2831T-ZS
8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera
> 1/1.8” 8 Megapixel progressive CMOS
> H.265 & H.264 dual-stream encoding
> 25/30fps@8MP(3840×2160)
> WDR(120dB), Day/Night(ICR), 3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC
> Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS(DSS/PSS) & DMSS
> Micro SD card slot, up to 128GB
> 3.7~11mm motorized lens
> Max IR LEDs Length 60m
> IP67, IK10(optional), PoE

1/1.8” 8Megapixel progressive CMOS
Effective Pixels 3840(H) x2160(V)
RAM/ROM 512MB/128MB
Scanning System Progressive
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto/Manual, 1/3~1/100000s
Minimum Illumination 0.004Lux/F1.9( Color,1/3s,30IRE)
0.09Lux/F1.9Color,1/30s,30IRE) 0Lux/F1.9(IR on)
S/N Ratio More than 50dB
IR Distance Distance up to 60m(197ft)
IR On/Off Control Auto/ Manual
IR LEDs 4
Lens Type Motorized
Mount Type Board-in
Focal Length 3.7mm~11mm
Max. Aperture F1.9
Angle of View H:112°~46°, V:60°~26°
Focus Control Motorized
Close Focus Distance 0.2m(0.66ft)

Product Page: IPC-HFW2831T-ZS
Full Spec Sheet: https://dahuasecurity.s3-ap-southea...225/DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZS_Datasheet_20181224.pdf
Manual: https://www.dahuasecurity.com/asset...PC-HFW2831T-ZS_Operation_Manual-_20170626.pdf
Link for more info & tools: 跳轉中

 

[looney2ns]

Be sure to choose 4k in the YT player.
Factory default settings, except time and channel name.
Recorded and exported from Blue Iris.

 

[awsum140]

Hmmmm. I really want to see the night time video from this puppy. 1/1.8 sounds promising. I am a little surprised it need 2 amps (24 watts) though, at least according to the label.

 

[Parley]

I will be interested in this myself. Particularly the night recordings. I am sure the daytime video will be quite good.

 

[looney2ns]

Hmmmm. I really want to see the night time video from this puppy. 1/1.8 sounds promising. I am a little surprised it need 2 amps (24 watts) though, at least according to the label.

Specs say <14.3 watts.
Label I believe says .2 amps. So who knows.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Thanks to @looney2ns always fast review, he got the cam yesterday! I thought this model was reviewed, this one is the 4K Starlight

 

[awsum140]

.2 amps is a little more reasonable. My tired old eyes couldn't resolve the decimal place, Time for 4K glasses I guess.

 

[RickyGee144]

Looking over all the specs, I couldn't see if this is Auto Focus (or Zoom). I did see one entry where "Focus Control - Fixed" was listed. Is this auto focus or must it be manually focused after adjustment? Thanks.

 

[handinpalm]

Looking forward to this one Looney. Are the IR LEDs outside the rectangular lens opening? 2 on top and 2 on bottom?

 

[looney2ns]

.2 amps is a little more reasonable. My tired old eyes couldn't resolve the decimal place, Time for 4K glasses I guess.

Using a magnifying glass, I "think" it shows .2.

 

[looney2ns]

Looking over all the specs, I couldn't see if this is Auto Focus (or Zoom). I did see one entry where "Focus Control - Fixed" was listed. Is this auto focus or must it be manually focused after adjustment? Thanks.

Auto focus.

 

[looney2ns]

Looking forward to this one Looney. Are the IR LEDs outside the rectangular lens opening? 2 on top and 2 on bottom?

Yes.

 

[mat200]

For those following this thread, also remember to check out @Wildcat_1 thread. ( Hint, check out his install pictures and see what a nice clean conduit + junction box job can look like )

Sharing My Thoughts on My IPC-HFW2831T-ZS Cams After 6 Weeks With Them

 

[Wildcat_1]

@awsum140 as a quick POE draw comparison, both of mine pull between 4.7w and 5.8w on average in use. HTH

Hmmmm. I really want to see the night time video from this puppy. 1/1.8 sounds promising. I am a little surprised it need 2 amps (24 watts) though, at least according to the label.

 

[Sonomascanner]

Is anyone else having issues getting this camera to work with blueiris?......it's works fine with other products....

 

[fenderman]

Is anyone else having issues getting this camera to work with blueiris?......it's works fine with other products....

it works great with blue iris. You have something set wrong.

 

[Sonomascanner]

Yeah why Im asking.....so now I know it's just a setting issue

 

[looney2ns]

Is anyone else having issues getting this camera to work with blueiris?......it's works fine with other products....

Nope, fired right up in BI.
In BI, set the ip address, enter the user name and password you set in the camera, then click find/inspect. That's it.
Make sure you gave the cam a unique IP address in the cam.

 

[Sonomascanner]

Nope, fired right up in BI.
In BI, set the ip address, enter the user name and password you set in the camera, then click find/inspect. That's it.
Make sure you gave the cam a unique IP address in the cam.

Thanks.....the camera works fine so it must be something down stream. I was wondering if there was any special blue Iris settings but apparently there is not...thanks

 

[Sonomascanner]

Thanks.....the camera works fine so it must be something down stream. I was wondering if there was any special blue Iris settings but apparently there is not...thanks

I got it working with the proper fps by limiting decoding