New Amcrest Dual Lens Camera

[jd415]

Does anyone know why this camera has 2 lenses? Per specs its not wider than the average camera. It doesn't appear to be hybrid camera with IR \ white light either.

Amcrest Dual-Lens 2K (2 x 2K) AI Outdoor Security Turret IP POE Camera, 4MP (2 x 4MP) @25fps, 0.0002lux@F1.0, 164ft Color Night Vision, Vehicle/Human Detection, Mic, Siren, IP4M-T1044EW-AI

CAMERA FEATURES: Stunning UltraHD 4-Megapixel resolution, 4MP @25fps Features Face Detection, People Counting & Intelligent Search IVS is used for Perimeter Protection, use Tripwire and Intrusion rules to set a detect area to better monitor an area. Smart Motion Detection works with the...

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[wittaj]

It is basically this camera in turret version (talked about later in the thread). Basically one of the lens obtains the color so it slows the shutter down in low light and the other camera can speed up the shutter and then it blends the two together.

Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HFW5449T1-ASE+D2 - Dual Lens Full Color 2.0

Intro I’m pleased to announce we have another worlds first review to kick off, this time on the new HFW5449T1. So whats better than 1 camera (lens), well 2 of course. This camera makes some bold claims of Full Color regardless of low light environments utilizing 2 lenses. Lets jump into it but...

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[jd415]

@wittaj thank you!

 

[jd415]

One more question, I assume the camera below will work better in an area that has less white light?

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-Full-Color-Syarlight-Turret-IPC-Color4K-T/dp/B0BC1BD9SQ/

 

[wittaj]

That depends on whether you are ok running the built-in white LEDs of the 4K/T camera.

I think the dual lens camera works well in the following conditions:

• An overview camera where IDENTIFY is not the primary purpose, but want the ability to obtain color video without a lot of ambient light. I can run this at a much faster shutter than other overview cams and get color with minimal/no blur.
• A camera with light sources that are way in front of the camera and behind the person. Any situation where a backlight situation happens that would provide a dark/black silhouette. Perhaps an offset of a house where the floodlights would be well ahead of the camera. My last example and Wildcats are great examples of a situation that this camera would do very well in.
• An area that you want color, have a little bit of ambient light, but do not want the LED camera lights on like what is needed for the 4K/X.
• Those wanting a turret version for the smaller form factor.

At the end of the day, I think it is a toss up between this camera and the 4K/T. They both serve a purpose and have locations where one would be the better choice than the other. From a pure picture quality standpoint with each camera set up in their ideal location, I would lean a little towards the 4K/T at the moment in a little better clarity due to the larger sensor and more MP, especially if one is willing to use the built-in white LEDs. But in any situation that I mentioned above that would favor this camera, I would have no hesitation with this dual lens camera.

At the end of the day, I am glad I have each camera and have placed each one at the location that allows it to perform its best.

 

[jd415]

@wittaj thanks so much for taking the time and explaining in detail, you are a real gem here and I learned a lot from you!

 

[jd415]

I just got mine, wow this thing is a giant monster compared to most turret cameras!