Mini PTZ comparison question

[CaptainCrunch]

I'm looking to add a small ptz camera in the back yard. The purpose of this camera will be just to view. It will not be hooked up to BI. I want something the wife can easily pull up to watch the kids in the pool if she wants. It will not be on the BI network. The plan is to hook it up to the main network. I may put in a card for motion recording. The DH-SD22204UE-GN-W is available and looks to fit what I'm looking for. The fact it is wireless seems to be a bonus for my specific purpose. It's not a critical camera so the occasional drop off is acceptable. The wireless means I only need to run power. It also happens to be at a good price in a few days. There is always a light turned on on the back porch and more lights when people are in the pool.

With respect to wireless and my specific application, I can make any camera wireless with a wifi extender that has an ethernet port and a power injector. In fact, I tested a camera for months like this with no issues and no noticeable drop offs.

Given the upcoming sale and the refurbished available now, I have a few other options but they involve making them wireless.
SD1A404XB-GNR - about the same price and includes IR but 4mp on the same size sensor
SD1A203T-GN - includes IR but less zoom and a little more than 1.5x the price
SD22404T-GN - a little bit cheaper but 4mp on the same size sensor

Is there any compelling reason, given my specific use of this camera, why I should consider one of the options?

 

[Mark_M]

SD1A404XB-GNR - about the same price and includes IR but 4mp on the same size sensor

I've got one of these Mini PTZ's. It is an awesome little unit.
At night time it does struggle with motion blur, but primarily at full zoom (smaller aperture size).

My biggest issue is it's accuracy to go back to a preset. often it will tilt down further than the preset position. That's understable given how limited the space is inside and gearing.... if you want an accurate PTZ you buy a bigger model.

 

[CanCuba]

I've got one of these Mini PTZ's. It is an awesome little unit.
At night time it does struggle with motion blur, but primarily at full zoom (smaller aperture size).

My biggest issue is it's accuracy to go back to a preset. often it will tilt down further than the preset position. That's understable given how limited the space is inside and gearing.... if you want an accurate PTZ you buy a bigger model.

I have the same camera and found the preset "drift" does happen from time to time.

Personally, I should have gotten the 2MP version, SD1A203T-GN, as the colour image at night is still a bit dark for my liking despite having lots of light.

Still happy with the camera. The face detection does quite well.

 

[samplenhold]

I have the SD1A203T-GN on the inside of my home. It is in a bookcase overlooking my kitchen table and covers the back door. Works OK for what I want.



I have two of the SD12203T-GN cams (no IR) that are charged with overview work from second story windows. Mounted inside the windows and overlook my driveway and the corner street intersection. These have worked out quite well and stay in color at night due to good street lighting there.

 

[105437]

Used on eBay.

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[JDreaming]

Used on eBay.

Dahua 4MP 4x Zoom PTZ Camera WiFi Starlight SMD IR15m IP66 IK08 SD1A404XB-GNR-W for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dahua 4MP 4x Zoom PTZ Camera WiFi Starlight SMD IR15m IP66 IK08 SD1A404XB-GNR-W at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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From Andy's July-13th refurbished list SD1A404XB-GNR only $85. The used ebay SD1A404XB-GNR starting bid is $115.

 

[105437]

From Andy's July-13th refurbished list SD1A404XB-GNR only $85. The used ebay SD1A404XB-GNR starting bid is $115.

Better deal because Andy has warranty on refurbs!

 

[CaptainCrunch]

Yeah, I’ll likely stay away from eBay for something like this. Too big of a chance of it being a dud.