How to tell if my HikVision IP camera is Chinese model or not?

[cosmo]

Hi,

I bought a HikVision DS-2CD2732F-I 3MP 2.8-12mm camera on eBay new for $100, which is obviously considerably less than new US retail.

How can I determine whether my camera is a Chinese grey market import?

There is no CH in the serial number. Just 9 numeric digits.

My firmware is V5.2.0 build 140721. I want to upgrade to v5.3.0_150513.

I have read the thread on modifying the firmware and run through all the steps, but I don't want to stuff it up.

Oh, and BTW, I tried to telnet to it but that times out, even though the camera is otherwise working perfectly. All the diagnostics say my IP address is correct. I wanted to have telnet working just in case I do stuff it up. Any ideas?

 

[klasipca]

I have Chinese writing on labels for all my 3MP cams and box is gray color

 

[pozzello]

curious why do you feel the need to upgrade? is something not working for ou on 5.2.0 that is fixed in 5.3.0?

 

[cosmo]

The manuals that came with my camera and NVR have minute writing. I can only read the online versions, but they match the latest firmware. I've noticed subtle differences. I also want to know what I have for important firmware upgrades.

 

[pozzello]

when i asked previously, i was told there's is really no reason to upgrade...
see https://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php/8829-Any-reasons-to-upgrade-firmware-from-hacked-working-5-2-0?p=78724#post78724
given the substantial risk and limited (if any) upside, i decided not to bother. ymmv...

 

[cosmo]

Okay, I will heed your advice. Thanks for the link to the other post. I am looking at the differences in the user manual to what was shipped to me vs. what's on the website and I do see additional enhancements but I haven't pinned them for sure to 5.3 over 5.2.