Hikvision DS-2CD2032F-I 3MP 4MM

[RBW]

I am thinking of purchasing the following camera:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hikvision-DS-2CD2032F-I-3MP-4MM-HD-IR-PoE-Indoor-Outdoor-CCTV-Network-IP-CAMERA-/161702435602?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

However i need the model with the SD card. I believe that the "F" in the model number means that the camera has a SD card slot but there is no mention in the sellers description. Also the price looks too low.

Any thoughts please?

 

[jordanb]

The f does indeed mean that the camera can take a card. Are you looking for a world region/uk model? If so then that one is a Chinese region.

 

[Michelin Man]

You have to ask the seller to confirm whether you are getting the F or the I model.

As the picture is of a 2032-I, and the description says 2032-I. Also keep in mind the F has a big white cylindrical thing on the cable midway between the camera and the connectors. The I model does not have this.

90 pounds seems a bit expensive unless it is an actual UK model.

 

[Del Boy]

Get the DS-2CD2132F-IS if you are getting an SD-Card version (2032F-I Chinese models still have issues due to the hacked firmware). I'd also stick to a UK model if you use an SD card as new firmware updates allow a higher card compatibility and larger cards to be used.

This isn't a UK model, the seller is really misleading. Get it from Aliexpress if you are going to get one.

 

[Michelin Man]

In that case 90 pounds works out to be about double in aussie dollars, so say 180 plus the 22 for postage so that's over AU$200. Whereas I can get one straight from Ali for about AU$120 I believe. That sounds like better bang for the buck.

It says 2 years warranty. However, that is if they honour their warranty and no try and blame you for a problem. Not sure how much a proper UK model is, may be worth looking at.

 

[Del Boy]

In that case 90 pounds works out to be about double in aussie dollars, so say 180 plus the 22 for postage so that's over AU$200. Whereas I can get one straight from Ali for about AU$120 I believe. That sounds like better bang for the buck.

It says 2 years warranty. However, that is if they honour their warranty and no try and blame you for a problem. Not sure how much a proper UK model is, may be worth looking at.

Thanks MM, UK model is £105 I think. That warranty isn't worth anything once the eBay period expires. Get it from Aliexpress or get a UK-sourced UK model are my views.

Still going to recommend people avoid DS-2CD2032F-I for now. I know some people have got it working fine though.

 

[Michelin Man]

Still going to recommend people avoid DS-2CD2032F-I for now. I know some people have got it working fine though.

What kind of issues? I currently run one of them, However I don't run an SD card in mine.

 

[Del Boy]

What kind of issues? I currently run one of them, However I don't run an SD card in mine.

A few people were having problems with 5.2.5 recording to the SD card on them, a few people weren't. The DS-2CD2132F-IS didn't seem to have these issues at all.

 

[Michelin Man]

Ahh interesting. I might have to give mine I go. I also have a 2132F although its the IWS and again don't use the onboard storage haha.

I've never even tried the WiFi that probably doesn't even work haha.

 

[RBW]

You have to ask the seller to confirm whether you are getting the F or the I model.

As the picture is of a 2032-I, and the description says 2032-I. Also keep in mind the F has a big white cylindrical thing on the cable midway between the camera and the connectors. The I model does not have this.

90 pounds seems a bit expensive unless it is an actual UK model.

So it appears that the seller has added an extra F just to confuse?


Mind you he is probably confused himself with all these different Hikvision models. Is there a guide as to what letter means what with Hikvision?

 

[Del Boy]

Fifth sticky: http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/2873-Hikvision-Product-Comparison

It's Chinese, it's probably the F but the advert is just their old non-F advert with old photos changed. Also, they haven't mentioned you can't update the firmware, I don't like sellers pretending you are getting the UK/International versions and you are not. But that's my preference and I vote with my feet.

So it appears that the seller has added an extra F just to confuse?


Mind you he is probably confused himself with all these different Hikvision models. Is there a guide as to what letter means what with Hikvision?