experience with IP8M-T2499EW

[sillycam]

Does anyone have experience with the IP8M-T2499EW camera? I was looking at these as a cheaper cam for a few locations. I have some Hikvision bullet cameras now. I am on BI.

 

[curmudgeon]

They're pretty good in the daytime. At night, pretty grainy. If you need to identify something at night, forget it, use a 4MP with a bigger sensor instead. The best part of the 2499 is that the turret is just a little smaller than the Hik's, and so they are easier to get into tight places. Built-in audio as well. Amcrest sells these and you can "sideload" Dahua firmware on it. Or forget all that, order these from Andy, and enjoy.

 

[TonyR]

+1^^
Specifically, look at this Dahua with a 1/1.8 sensor ==>> Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

 

[sebastiantombs]

Don't fall into the pixel trap. Sensor size is what really counts for low light situations. That camera is advertised as a 1/2.5" sensor which, especially in 8MP won't perform worth a hoot in low light conditions unless you add a few external IR illuminators. Look at the 5442 series as @TonyR mentioned. 4MP with a larger sensor means much better low light performance. If you want something less expensive, look at the 3241T-ZAS, 2MP with a 1/2.8" sensor.