Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

flint350

Getting the hang of it
Joined
May 5, 2020
Messages
26
Reaction score
37
Location
Pensacola
Are time plans fixed? Eptz working?

Does EPTZ function correctly to zoom in a recoding on a NVR or is it only supported in the Webview of the camera?
E-PTZ works on Dahua NVR's with the latest FW (was a small release FW with E-PTZ support added). It will be part of mainstream FW rollout for NVR FW going forward. I tested this on a 5216 I/L and works fine
HTH
Well, I can't get E-PTZ to work in a recording either through the NVR or in SmartPSS. It does work in the Webview of the camera as asked by jayson436 and it also works as a zoom in Live View. But for me, not in the recording of the NVR.
 

mephisto_uk

Getting the hang of it
Joined
Dec 13, 2020
Messages
146
Reaction score
85
Location
London
@EMPIRETECANDY it makes sense to use the stretched horizontally aspect ratio if you are watching recording on a NVR live, but being given an option how to display it would be better. So who wants real aspect ratio can record and play in that format, who want to strech things up to fit in their monitors, could also have the option.
 

EMPIRETECANDY

IPCT Vendor
Joined
Nov 8, 2016
Messages
8,301
Reaction score
23,880
Location
HONGKONG
Hey guys

After we talk with dahua engineers and @Wildcat_1 and some CCTV installers we will keep the ePTZ function, so the original ratio we will keep it. But we add 2 more resolution to select, looks bit good, but this Will loose some angles, this is because of the ratio difference. Beta firmware is ready for testing. Anyone want to try, just DM me or send me email kingsecurity2014@163.com will collect the feedback and do some further work on the beta fw and official release it.
1677509411844.png
 

jayson436

Getting the hang of it
Joined
Mar 4, 2017
Messages
76
Reaction score
36
Hey guys

After we talk with dahua engineers and @Wildcat_1 and some CCTV installers we will keep the ePTZ function, so the original ratio we will keep it. But we add 2 more resolution to select, looks bit good, but this Will loose some angles, this is because of the ratio difference. Beta firmware is ready for testing. Anyone want to try, just DM me or send me email kingsecurity2014@163.com will collect the feedback and do some further work on the beta fw and official release it.
View attachment 155407
Andy,

Instead of adding modes that just crop off usable pixels, can we get modes that add horizontal black bars at the top and bottom of a frame to force letterboxing at the appropriate ratios?
 

Wildcat_1

Known around here
Joined
Dec 9, 2018
Messages
2,052
Reaction score
5,876
Location
US
Andy,

Instead of adding modes that just crop off usable pixels, can we get modes that add horizontal black bars at the top and bottom of a frame to force letterboxing at the appropriate ratios?
@jayson436
Hey guys

After we talk with dahua engineers and @Wildcat_1 and some CCTV installers we will keep the ePTZ function, so the original ratio we will keep it. But we add 2 more resolution to select, looks bit good, but this Will loose some angles, this is because of the ratio difference. Beta firmware is ready for testing. Anyone want to try, just DM me or send me email kingsecurity2014@163.com will collect the feedback and do some further work on the beta fw and official release it.
View attachment 155407
I'll look at testing this one @EMPIRETECANDY and let you know
 

Mark_M

Getting comfortable
Joined
Jul 2, 2019
Messages
975
Reaction score
1,385
Location
Land down down under

wittaj

IPCT Contributor
Joined
Apr 28, 2019
Messages
24,997
Reaction score
48,741
Location
USA
We will invite @Wildcat_1 to make some compare with the hikvision's great 180 degree camera.


Black IPC-T5442T-ZE, IPC-Color4K-T180, Hikvision 180 camera size difference.

View attachment 155650

hikvision's 180 camera Same size as SD4A425DB-HNY 25X PTZ.




View attachment 155652
4K-T180 use the full metal, hikvision one use a plastic mount(pic shows)

View attachment 155651
That is crazy the size difference. I would probably opt for the PTZ at that point.

What makes the Dahua 180 nice is it uses the same size as the 5442 which is what many will probably be replacing with and moving the 5442 elsewhere.
 

Wildcat_1

Known around here
Joined
Dec 9, 2018
Messages
2,052
Reaction score
5,876
Location
US
We will invite @Wildcat_1 to make some compare with the hikvision's great 180 degree camera.


Black IPC-T5442T-ZE, IPC-Color4K-T180, Hikvision 180 camera size difference.

View attachment 155650

hikvision's 180 camera Same size as SD4A425DB-HNY 25X PTZ.




View attachment 155652
4K-T180 use the full metal, hikvision one use a plastic mount(pic shows)

View attachment 155651
Will be interesting in putting this side by side but for my money, the Dahua is the more attractive and sleeker model ;)
 

Wildcat_1

Known around here
Joined
Dec 9, 2018
Messages
2,052
Reaction score
5,876
Location
US
I have the Hik in hand (ok big hands :) ). I'm going to grab some simple resolution based video comparisons first and then will do a full blown comparison later. This one will be interesting in terms of showing each resolution the Dahua now offers in 1 timeline with the Hik as well so will be a challenge BUT Hey, I'll make it work :)
 

wittaj

IPCT Contributor
Joined
Apr 28, 2019
Messages
24,997
Reaction score
48,741
Location
USA
I have the Hik in hand (ok big hands :) ). I'm going to grab some simple resolution based video comparisons first and then will do a full blown comparison later. This one will be interesting in terms of showing each resolution the Dahua now offers in 1 timeline with the Hik as well so will be a challenge BUT Hey, I'll make it work :)
We will finally find out if bigger is better :lmao:
 

Wildcat_1

Known around here
Joined
Dec 9, 2018
Messages
2,052
Reaction score
5,876
Location
US
All, here is a quick stills comparison of both the Hik (single) and Dahua (multiple) resolutions on offer now as of the latest FW. Don't read anything about quality or cam balance into this as I pulled these quick and had to reduce quality to fit as an attachment here. Just wanted people to have a quick res vs res comparison to give an idea to aspect ratio and impact to image.

Quick Aspect Ratio Comparison First
As you can see below, the closest (if you're looking for a 'similar' experience on the Dahua to the Hik) would be the 4096x1216 and it's associated ratio.

Cam + Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Hikvision - 5120 x 14403.56:1
Dahua - 4096 x 18002.28:1
Dahua - 4096 x 15362.67:1
Dahua - 4096 x 12163.37:1
Dahua - 3840 x 16802.29:1
Dahua - 2880 x 12642.28:1

Now a quick stacked image showing these
Edit: Added in table format + added the 2880 x 1264 resolution from the Dahua too

Dah vs Hik Resolution Still Comparison -2.jpg
 
Last edited:

Parley

Known around here
Joined
Dec 19, 2015
Messages
5,625
Reaction score
16,021
Location
Cypress, California
All, here is a quick stills comparison of both the Hik (single) and Dahua (multiple) resolutions on offer now as of the latest FW. Don't read anything about quality or cam balance into this as I pulled these quick and had to reduce quality to fit as an attachment here. Just wanted people to have a quick res vs res comparison to give an idea to aspect ratio and impact to image.

Quick Aspect Ratio Comparison First
As you can see below, the closest (if you're looking for a 'similar' experience on the Dahua to the Hik) would be the 4096x1216 and it's associated ratio.

  • Hik 5120 x 1440 = Aspect Ratio of about 3.56:1
  • Dah 4096 x 1800 =2.28:1
  • Dah 4096 x 1536 =2.67:1
  • Dah 4096 x 1216 = 3.37:1
  • Dah 3840 x 1680 = 2.29:1

Now a quick stacked image showing these

View attachment 157068
My first observation is that you do not look as skinny in the Hikvision camera. Hahaha. Also, the Hikvision camera has a wider view. As to the Dahua camera, I would say the 2nd or 3rd one down. Maybe a street view in the front of your house for possibly a better comparison.
 
Top