Mini dome PTZ - What model to choose?

[Peachs]

Any better alternative?
IPC-HDBW2831R-ZAS-S2

4MP is enough...

Thanks!!!

 

[tibimakai]

That is not PTZ, it is just varifocal, set it once and forget about it.

 

[looney2ns]

Review-Dahua SD1A203T-GN Starlight Mini PTZ

Courtesy of Andy @ Empire Technology @EMPIRETECANDY we have a new Mini PTZ to check out. This is similar to the one that @tangent reviewed, except this one includes zoom and IR illumination, his model does not. You can see his review here of the SD12200T-GN: Review: Dahua Starlight Mini PT Dome...

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Review-Dahua SD42212T-HN 2mp Starlight 12x PTZ | IP Cam Talk

Review-Dahua DH-SD22204T-GN 2mp 4X Mini PTZ | IP Cam Talk

 

[Sphinxicus]

I have two SD1A404XB-GNR PTZ's which are 4MP. The picture quality and features are excellent for what i use it for. Note, i do not use this in a low light area. I tested alongside an old HDW2231R-ZS (2MP) just out of curiosity and the difference is massive in low light performance.

Maybe if you give more details as to where you need it/how you intend to use it people can provide better help.

 

[mat200]

Any better alternative?
IPC-HDBW2831R-ZAS-S2

4MP is enough...

Thanks!!!

FYI - the camera in question

IPC-HDBW2831R-ZAS-S2
8MP Lite IR Vari-focal Dome Network Camera

8MP, 1/2.7" CMOS image sensor, low illuminance, high image definition
Outputs max. 8MP (3840 × 2160) @15 fps, and supports 2688×1520 @25/30 fps
H.265 codec, high compression rate, ultra-low bit rate
Built-in IR LED, max IR distance: 60 m
ROI, SMART H.264+/H.265+, flexible coding, applicable to various bandwidth and storage environments
Rotation mode, WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking, applicable to various monitoring scenes
Intelligent detection: Intrusion, tripwire
Abnormality detection: Motion detection, video tampering, no SD card, SD card full, SD card error, network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal ac- cess, local alarm, voltage detection,audio abnormal
Alarm: 1 in, 1 out; audio: 1 in, 1 out; supports max. 256 GB Micro SD card
12V DC/POE power supply
IP67, IK10 protection

 

[sebastiantombs]

If you select this camera keep in mind the sensor size is far from optimal for an 8MP camera which will severely limit useful night vision even with IR. Also be aware that H264+ and H265+ are not "standards" and encoding can be a problem depending on the VMS being used.

 

[cctv-dave]

Review-Dahua SD42212T-HN 2mp Starlight 12x PTZ | IP Cam Talk

Review-Dahua DH-SD22204T-GN 2mp 4X Mini PTZ | IP Cam Talk

I have the 12x and it is a great mini PTZ. It's got limitations over the bigger stuff (no IR is one but the starlight is very good with street lighting), PT is quick enough, zoom and focus is slower than the usual PTZ.
Fitting it was a PITA as the screw holes are quite hard to get to being blocked by the mechanism which isn't practically removable - you can fiddle with ribbon cable connectors up a ladder if you choose to.
If you are doing constant tours etc it will die sooner than you might expect - message will appear on screen complaining about the hard work.
But it looks like a dome not a PTZ so excellently covert.