Currently have all Hikvision 4MP IP cameras and NVR and happy with Day/Night image quality. Needed to install a camera outdoor near the Gate/boundary wall and was about to buy Hikvision Turret 4mp. But came across Ezviz (consumer friendly brand of Hikvision) and their C8W Pro 2K camera with Pan-Tilt and Two-way talk feature for around $150.
Pros:
Cons:
Has anyone tried the Ezviz C8W cameras? Any other Pros/Cons that I'm missing? Should I go ahead with it?
Pros:
- Uses Hikvision protocol so can be added to NVR. There are youtube videos of people doing it
- Pan/Tilt feature can be controlled by hikvision nvr/app as well
- Two-way talk feature will allow me to talk to someone at the door when I'm not at home
Cons:
- Doesn't support POE, but its ok, I can use a power supply
- Not sure if Low-light Color night vision is same quality as 4mp turret?
- Max Bitrate is fixed at 2Mbps, again could result in low quality if objects (person/car) is moving fast
- Doesn't seem to be vandal resistant - tbh its not really an issue, but still a con
Has anyone tried the Ezviz C8W cameras? Any other Pros/Cons that I'm missing? Should I go ahead with it?