nood need some help

[Hans007]

Hey folks, i have been reading the forum for some time now trying to learn some more before buy. but for we it still is like a jungle with so mange different branding name for what the model can and cant do..
and i therefor have some questions that i hope one of you could answer..
after a lot of reading and searching here and on net i found that i should go with a Dahua, as ill get more for the money.. but the big question is what should i look for. i know that most of the experts here in the forum would say buy a bullet or turrent.. but what if im on the dome road. which model could you suggest..?

i have been look at IPC-HDBW5431R-z Dahua Technology - Leading Video Surveillance Solution Provider with CCTV Products, IP Camera, PTZ, HDCVI products, NVR, Intelligent Building, Intelligent Transportation and Software - Dahua Technology 4mp and 2,8mm or should i go with a 3,6mm as i found them on the internet for the same price..

And if i instead select how is the bullet IPC-HFW4431E Dahua Technology - Leading Video Surveillance Solution Provider with CCTV Products, IP Camera, PTZ, HDCVI products, NVR, Intelligent Building, Intelligent Transportation and Software - Dahua Technology
Or should i go the the IPC-HFW5431E Dahua Technology - Leading Video Surveillance Solution Provider with CCTV Products, IP Camera, PTZ, HDCVI products, NVR, Intelligent Building, Intelligent Transportation and Software - Dahua Technology

 

[awsum140]

From my experience here I'd suggest checking out Empire Security, Andy, for Dahua products. Great pricing, very fast shipping and overall good service. Plus, you get a camera that has the right firmware on it right out of the box.

 

[giomania]

Hit the link in my signature for my “cliff notes“, which has a lot of good information on Dahua


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[mat200]

Hey folks, i have been reading the forum for some time now trying to learn some more before buy. but for we it still is like a jungle with so mange different branding name for what the model can and cant do....
i have been look at IPC-HDBW5431R-z ..

Hi Hans,

Definitely check out giomania's notes, very useful.

I would recommend skipping the 4MP model and going with one of the following instead

For daytime lighting conditions I like the 4k / 8MP Dahua OEM cameras.
For low light conditions I like the 2MP Dahua Starlight cameras.

The Turret style I think works very well for most cases better than the bullet.

Please see #15 in my notes for Andy's info, let him know you are a member, as he gives a slight discount to those here as we're helping each other out here.
I have also made notes which are a summary of a lot of the reading I've been doing here,:
Looking for some advice and direction!

 

[looney2ns]

Domes have reflections issue's outdoors, gets worse as they age.
Bullets have issues with Spider webs, much more so than a Turret.
Stick with the Turret.
If you care about night vision, stick with a 2mp.
All around best choice is the: Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE or it's brother the: Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

 

[Hans007]

Thank you all for your inputs and help.. one last question, are you using dahua nvr or PC. because im thinking of using a spare pc that i have. but dont know which software to use and cant see to find a comparison/ side-by-side test..

 

[mat200]

Thank you all for your inputs and help.. one last question, are you using dahua nvr or PC. because im thinking of using a spare pc that i have. but dont know which software to use and cant see to find a comparison/ side-by-side test..

Hi Hans007,

If your PC is old it maybe not the best option. A lot of the folks here really like Blue Iris - there's a section here on it. In general for that you want a newer gen i5/i7 cpu.

I am using a NVR from Dahua - NVR5216-16P-4KS2 - there's a thread on it. It works well enough for me, and allowed me to more quickly make my purchase and get setup in a smaller space.

If you have a newer PC with a good CPU - then take a look at Blue Iris and getting a nice PoE switch.