I have never used that particular dahua..but I can tell you that when i replaced a 2032 4mm hikvision with a 2.8mm dahua IPC-HDW4300C the angle of view was just about the same..so if you need the viewing angle i think the hik would be a better choice..I dont know if this translates across all dahua models..What do you think of the Dahua IPC-HFW2300R-Z? It doesn't have audio or an SD card slot but the motorized zoom and focus sounds very appealing for the driveway camera (this is the camera that provides security for not just me but the neighborhood - the police have used the clips from this camera on several occasions).
The Hikvision DS-2CD2632F-I also looks good for that purpose - and it has an SD card slot and the 3D DNR & DWDR & BLC features - no mic though - poo! Not sure if the price difference is worth it though.
2048 × 1536:
Angle of view: 70°(4mm), 43.3°(6mm), 20.6°(12mm)
1920 × 1080:
Angle of view: 79°(4mm), 49°(6mm), 23.2°(12mm)
I have never used that particular dahua..but I can tell you that when i replaced a 2032 4mm hikvision with a 2.8mm dahua IPC-HDW4300C the angle of view was just about the same..so if you need the viewing angle i think the hik would be a better choice..I dont know if this translates across all dahua models..
Note the DS-2CD2632F is available in an IS version that has connections for audio in/out..
Price premium for sd card slot or the audio?
Very nice, I can't find it for sale anywhere though, even china.
I have been seriously considering getting one "super camera" and normal 2MP cameras for just the views around the house, here is one of the cameras I'm looking at for the "super" part Dahua SD6582A-HN I can pick one up for under $700 and after looking at this video:
I can't imagine what I couldn't see with it and it moves 370 deg/sec, so with a high speed controler pad it should qualify as "super".![]()
..its better to have 24/7 coverage over a greater area..
it is a nice camera but two caveats 1) the IR is weak compared to the other hiks (about 1/3 as strong-based on their ratings) 2) there was a bad batch from china where the mic did not work so if the ir is of no concern then get from a us seller where you can return it.What do you think of the Hikvision DS-2CD2532F-IS with 2.8mm lense as a standard around the house camera?
it is a nice camera but two caveats 1) the IR is weak compared to the other hiks (about 1/3 as strong-based on their ratings) 2) there was a bad batch from china where the mic did not work so if the ir is of no concern then get from a us seller where you can return it.