My personal advice: The bullet camera is great and *essential* if you place the camera in the open (not under a roof or something). A bullet camera is *much less sensitive* for rain drops and bright sunshine thanks to its large "edge" that covers the camera lens. A dome camera can be totally useless due to bright sunlight or cause false alarm triggers by raindrops that keeps attached on the camera. Be sure to hang a bullet camera high enough against thieves. If possible buy a camera with 940nm IR LED's (100% invisible to humans, great for covert hiding cameras) rather than 850nm IR LED's (red glow is easily visible in darkness from a certain distance). Downside of 940nm IR LED is that it has less power than 850nm. You can solve this by using a floodlight LED lamp with PIR sensor (up to 12-15 meters motion detection). If you are looking for a camera that you want to place under a roof then a dome camera should be the best in my opinion. It's more vandal-proof and has no issues anymore with rain or sunlight as i described before.
May have already been posted but you can in fact lock down the turret camera so that it doesn't move once the POV is set. There is a tiny screw that pushed down a metal tab which secures the turret in place. The screw is covered/protected by the plastic trim ring.
Adrian the hikvision like the one he is demonstrating doesn't have that screw to lock it down but others like annke do. I was disappointed when i upgraded to higher resolution Hikvision cameras to discover cheap plastic housing and no locking screw. Good clarity though lol.
there are other factors needing consideration too,,, I'm personally moving away from domes and am now using turrets and other style cams using EXIR IR LEDs, such as the Hikvision line. I have found quality and distance of night time video significantly better. Also the domes (at least the ones I had) can get IR light refections off the plastic dome affecting video quality.
This video was so helpful as I am trying to figure out which cameras are best for my home. I like the dome cameras but.. 2 things, what is and why do you need a junction box hook up and my home has no soffits to put this type of camera up. Does the doem have to be installed underneath a soffit or could it be installed directly on the face of the house?
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Very interesting Video, friend! Do you recomend to use a dome camera on a wall if I have to point to the left or right?? Have the dome camera the same angle of movement to get the right image as the bullet wall mounted camera?
We've moved away from domes, cleaning them is terrible. Especially in a coastal area. The humidity +salt makes them messy. Saying turrets are not able to be tightened is miss leading. There is a set clamp under the beauty ring. Turrets also have a better ir range over domes. Domes are good for low areas outside and interior applications. Turrets are made to be up and out of the way. Bullets generally have the farthest and narrowest fov. You should make an addendum to this video.
Same here. I used to whine when spiders were hanging around dome cameras, and in squashing them I made a mess. But I now learned the tricks of trade. I use reading glasses cleaning solution and a soft glasses cleaning cloth. Spray on the cloth and gently wipe around the dome. Repeat by rinsing the cloth in purified water and then wipe away with a soft, lint free tissue. Best advice is to wear rubber kitchen gloves when cleaning domes, as oil or natural grease from your hands break away and smears the cloth. So, wear the gloves and wash them while they're on. Then proceed with washing the cloth under warm water and dish liquid, then rinse well until no foamy water is noticed. I use gloves when handling this delicate piece of technology. Read on... Dome camera are subjected to rain drops, fog, grit, etc., and dust sets on it on windy days. At least it is much better that these natural elements settle on the dome than on the camera lenses which is harder to clean. Domes are usually made from toughened glass, even so they should still be cleaned with utmost care. The inner of the dome should be similar to a Halogen bulb, no smear, dirt, lint, fingerprints, streaks, etc., should be left inside the dome. Cleaning of the dome inner inner part is the same as the outer but the glass should never be touched. Once you know that you have cleaned to its best, raise the dome towards a bright light and inspect it for lint and smear, etc. If it is perfectly clean, place it on a paper sheet gently to stop any mini air disturbances that lifts any dust not seen with the naked eye. Then the camera lens itself also need to be inspected for any dust particles or tiny lint that may have adhered on the lenses. If it is clean process with reinstalling the dome. If not, but the lens is clean, just blow away any dust around the camera until clean. Next, reinstall the dome the smart way. Turn the camera so it faces downward and slowly lift the dome from the paper, slowly so that no suction draft will be created by lifting it really slowly for the first 2 inches but don't turn it over like a cup yet. Turn it when the dome is next to the camera, then turn it over and join it with the camera, then holding the dome against the housing put the screws in and tighten, yes, tighten but not in a round fashion, more like a criss-crossing star fashion, a bit at a time till they are all reasonable tight. This fashion is effective in tightening the dome to the housing without having to overtightening the screws and stress the dome round frame. Then clean the dome of fingerprints, etc., with the solution I mentioned above. I've done this for a number of years without any problems. Also camera IR illumination attract insects at night, especially in summer where big fat moths are recognized by the camera as giant monsters in flight as they approach the IR lights, then... alert, alert, the alarm gives false signals. Instead, switch the IR lights on the camera off and use a separate IR spotlight with a wide spread beam (sold separately). Insects then will fly to that light and stop annoying the camera. No more false alarm. Cheers.
An added tidbit: The junction boxes that you can buy for the cameras aren't big enough in diameter to allow you to put the water-tight network connection in them w/o seriously bending the network cable. I bought junction boxes for all my cameras but didn't use them because I didn't want to risk breaking the cables by forcing them into the boxes.
Hikvision domes have a terrible problem with night vision. You must mount a dome on a roof or soffit so that it hangs vertically or you will have infrared reflection all the time. Cleaning the domes doesn't seem to help much. I have used domes from other manufacturers and this problem is a little lessened but it is still there. Turrets and Bullets seem to give the best night vision. Bullets are bulky and easily grabbed onto, the bullets he is using in the video are of the value style series. Most bullets are a lot tougher to adjust but still not overly vandal resistant. It is true that turrets can be adjusted easier, there is a set screw under the cuff you can tighten up to reduce its ability to move, it doesn't always want to tighten down very well though. Typically in my experience it doesn't much matter because cameras are often mounted out of reach making it difficult to reach up and simply turn them. My preferences for the different types are as follows; Bullet cameras in commercial and industrial settings, they are easily visible to would be trespassers and a large deterrent. They must be mounted securely due to vibrations from wind. Turret cameras in most outdoor settings provided the camera is out of reach or in low foot traffic areas (like a yard gate). Dome Cameras are best for indoor use or outdoors when sheltered or in scenarios where you need maximum vandal resistant properties. Only hang them vertically, use a goose neck mount if necessary. Note that most gambling associations want to see domes used to watch VLT machines.
The turret camera housing on mine is metal. Just an FYI. Also, you can "fix" the position by tightening a screw. It not fixed but makes it pretty hard to adjust anyway.
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Thank you so much for all your hard work on your videos! Seriously, I watched every one of your videos at least four times before I purchased a Hikvision security system. I purchased an eight-camera NVR with two bullet, two turret, two dome and one mini-PTZ cameras. I think that the turret camera have a better image and it seems like the turrets have a good FPS rate. The bullet cameras seem to be a bit less clear (although still a good picture). The mini-PTZ is way-cool and has a good wide viewing angle. You're right about bugs and the bullet camera! I had spiders start building webs the first night. I am paranoid so I turned of uPnP on the NVR and my router. I set up VPN access on my internet-facing router and installed OpenVPN on my smartphone. Now I don't have to worry about my system getting hacked and I don't have anything exposed to the Internet other than the VPN.
2019 Canada. Need one (1) camera only to look after my car in an (Apartment parking lot), car is 30' feet away, need to install from a window indoors. Vandals busted my car windows 2 times in a year, damage $300 two times. Staples has "Swann 1080p Thermal Sensor Outdoor Bullet Security, 64.99. Is that good enough?
Turret is the way to go outside.. domes reflect badly with Hikvision and show IR glare / outside yard light glare etc.. I've used all 3 and by far like the turret design especially at night.
Hi i was thinking of putting a dome inside my car because someone had been vandalizing cars in our condo lot. Everyone knows it is the neighbor.. WHICH one of these cameras would you use to put inside a car... Thanks
I think I'm going to switch from a fully bullet system to partially dome system now. I hadn't thought about vandalism. For cameras mounted low, such as near doors I'll use dome but continue to use bullet cameras in places up and away such as near the top of my chimney. Thanks !
As someone who is in the know about vandal culture there is no such thing as vandal proof cameras. They can easily cover it with duck tape,spray paint or whatever they have. Ya have cameras on the roof and ya think those R safe??? Think again the vandals can climb up the building or use a drone with a attachment on it to cover them. Vandals R constantly adapting and planning behind the scenes.
Hi great comparison, thanks for sharing! I am looking for a dome, just wondering if you are using the Hikvision domes, which domes do you recommend and where do you like to buy from? Thanks!
I have Hikvision domes DS-2CD6D54FWD-IZHS Panovu, DS-2CD5546G0, and turret DS-2DE7530IW-AE. The Panovu has 4 cameras which gives me 360. The 5546 covers a spot the Panovu couldn't get and the 6D54 looks out over a lake. The zoom on it is incredible and I can watch eagles fish and eat their catch from 500 yards away. Any kind of embedded IR is going to be just okay as it's focus is limited to the diameter of the camera chassis. It might spread with distance but then of course with distance you get diffusion. I supplment with IR "lights". My house has a nice overhang on all sides so I mount my cameras under the soffet. This also protects them from direct rain and sun. I buy all my camera equipment from an authorized dealer, B&H Photo.
Thanks!! I would install a dome with a bracket. A close second choice would be a bullet/gun style camera. I love the dome cameras but when they are on a bracket they do stand out a little more and lose that elegance... especially if they are on the middle of a wall.
Hrozno Zelene turret cams can be mounted flat on a wall or fascia. Installed 3 this way at my parents place, not one issue or even a single spiderweb in 6 months. (Hikvision 4mp EXIR) My 3 hikvision bullets always attract spiders because of the sunshade as mentioned in the video. Stupid thing about bullets is you only want to install them where they can't be tampered with meaning you need a ladder every time a spider moves in! None of my 4 turrets or single dome have spider issues.
In your video about installing cameras you mentioned pointing camera toward the sun. My question is about how a cameras night vision might be affected by a neighbors exterior lights which may be pointed nearly directly at a camera. Your thoughts are helpful.
I’m looking to buy a totally wireless outdoor camera to monitor the outside of my house The problem I have is that my WiFi sucks at my house I have the fastest speed available according to my phone company plus I can’t get any type of cable WiFi because it doesn’t come by my house My ??? Is what other alternatives do I have to get a camera or multiple cameras to go outside that’s truly wireless that I can monitor while I’m gone to work I heard or read that there’s cameras that works through R F. Radio frequency kinda or exactly like ur phone does Do u know anything much about the R F cameras and how they work. I don’t want to pay a monthly monitoring fee Thanks in advance!!
you can't always mount the camera under a protected eve sometimes you have to mount them directly on the side of a wall so how do you control glare from the sun with a dome, bullet cameras always have a sun shade over the top with an air gap in between to act as a heat shield and a sun shade, the dome on the dome camera's turns them into little green houses cooking the camera's when the sun hit them and the plastic dome when hit by direct sunlight glare and white out the camera's image, what is your solution for getting around those problems with dome camera's?
Moved into a house that has Siamese connection is run for the cameras outside previous owner took the DVR would like to purchase a 1 TB DVR that will except these connections what do you recommend also something that has a very good mobile app
Buy lts dvr from a direct from company store 18 in us right now,full warranty and any kind of camera will work with Siamese cable,i have it for last 3 years and not a single problem.
if you want to be of great help, tell us what camera can take the freezing cold and snow, Michigan weather what camera is best and where to get it, Thanks
After everything is connected. How do I view my cameras on multiple TVs throughout my home? No one shows a video on this. Can you pls help/advise me? Thank You.
I also prefer dome cams to another type, for all the reasons stated. One disadvantage not stated is that if the dome gets scratched, at night the IR light can cause blurring or light streaks on the image. So the general rule is:- Always mount cameras out of easy reach of people! Oh, and HikVision ROCKS! Extremely good brand, in terms of features, value for money and extreme reliability.
@@HomeTechDIY ok for home, just can't be used where NDAA compliance is required (e.g. any business that federal money touches and where states have adopted NDAA)
Are any of these cameras suitable mounting on a bird feeder to get close up views of the birds? Really helpful videos by the way, your description of power supply cabling has crystallised the way forward, just need to pick a camera now. Many thanks!
Good question. How far will the camera be away from the feeder, nest or perch? The smaller the lens size, the shorter the minimum focal distance. Let me know and I'll try one out with my feeder.
Any experience with Hikvision's Ultra-Low Light Outdoor Network Dome Cameras? The newer ones without IR illuminators? I am considering for a covered front porch. Model # DS-2CD2135FWD-I
Not with that model, but I am very curious. I did a review of the Mini PTZ which doesn't have IR lights and pretty awesome low-light abilities. There is some footage in this video: ruclips.net/video/zus_AoPDXoQ/видео.html
It really depends on what you needs are (besides 16 channels and 5mp). Are you looking for a kit-type solution or something more custom? How far will the NVR be from each camera? Do you have a camera style(s) or type(s) in mind? Do you need night vision and if so, how dark does it get and how far is your scene from the camera? Are you looking for PTZ cameras or any zoom devices? Do you have access to the wiring areas (inside the wall/ceiling)? What is your budget? Will these cameras be inside or out? Is this for a business or residential? How much footage are you wanting to store?
Well the main truth is they were an OEM of Hikvision. If you look at the NVR or DVR from any of the many others that re brand their systems they all look the same. Only difference is they have their name on the system, and if you need Support you would have to contact Hiwatch. However in a time not so long ago. They became a Dahua Reseller and seems all the products they sold under the Hik brand are no longer for sale. Part of the deal as most have to be on Contract as only sales of their products.
hmmm I planned on changing a couple domes to turrets on the outside because I hear they put out less heat and the bugs will not hang out on them as much, currently a couple of my cameras attract bugs and the outer lens gets messed up from them walking around on it and whatever they are doing.... during the day the view is nice, but at night after a few weeks the bugs create a film, like they are spraying on the lens or something, so only my night time views are messed up, daytime you can't tell the dome is dirty. The camera install is not going well because the camera I purchased will not work with my old NVR, probably too high resolution, but setting it lower in the main settings has not helped either. anyhow, compatibility is not the issue, bugs on the lens is. Bugs rarely mess up my bullets I have out there... well they do, but not actually on the lens, just everywhere else, so they don't require as much cleaning. Have you actually tested the turret camera outside and found that the bugs and spiders will hang out in the lens, or do you just think they will?
What's a junction box and why must you spend more for it? I just looked at two installed cameras right now at work. Dome camera on a pole (parking lot) and a bullet on a wall (lobby entrance). There were no 'boxes' attached.
It's a tidy place to keep your wires protected from the elements where they join. If the box has a cover, the camera can attach to it and the wires would feed through the cover and into the junction box for protection. It also eliminates the risk of having them get lost inside an eave, ceiling space or behind a wall. Some builders will terminate CAT6 cables inside a junction box for camera installs at a later date. Here is an example of a basic one: amzn.to/2Nq9eFQ
Hi , i am to install cctv system and camera are to be outside and in direct sunlight of 40 degrees celcuis ( very hot ) which do you recommend. I do not want then to get foggy in the sun. Thanks
Great question! Check out the operating temperature of the camera before buying. This might not prevent it from fogging up however. I had a dome in the hot sun for a couple years and the glass turned a little yellow, so be aware of that too. Normally, cameras have silica inside to help stop fogging but at extreme temperatures, this isn't perfect. I would lean towards a turret style camera or bullet as there is less glass for a greenhouse effect. Maybe try just a single camera first to ensure it performs ok. Also, if possible, see if neighbors are using cameras and if they have had issues.
I have the dome cameras and find that they are no good at night. Cannot see anything at all! The turret cameras seem to do better in the dark. I only have 2 of these as I am testing them. The instruction given was excellent! I appreciate the guy showing different cameras.
Thanks for the video. Do you connect your cameras to a POE switch and connect that switch directly to PC computer, or to your router and access your pc via wireless?
@@HomeTechDIY Thanks for your reply. I have both a wirless and poe cameras connected to router both Reolink, I cant get more than 12fps with PC running Blueiris over wifi. I also tried running BI from laptop via ethernet same outcome. I have been trying for weeks to locate the cause. I also cant run my Reolin 422w at 5mp, constant pauses, skipping footage.
Interesting... are both the camera and BI configured for a higher fps? Can you try decreasing the resolution to see if less data will help get you over 12fps?
@@HomeTechDIY To test it I tried this on the POE camera and set it from Reolink Software to 25fps. I set in BI video settings May#x rate to 25fps. To aid there being wifi issues I plugged a laptop running the BI demo same settings and frame rates are 14fps,this was a test in the evening. At night they drop to 12fps. My resolution is only at 2304*1296 which is two down from full res. Bitrate is set to encode at 3072 mbps. Just trying this once again but during the day I got good fps all day solid 25fps, then as evening comes in the fps drop from 25fps to 14fps, and now in full darkness its back to 12fps on both reolink camera. At 12fps is better than what happens most evenings as the wifi camera can drop down to 3fps. The poe camera still stay at around 12fps although set to 25fps. Speed tests for the internet are still very good at 67mbps down, 17mbps up.
Very helpful points you made on how to choose. Can the turret cameras be mounted on a wall directly without a wall mount adapter? And be fully functional.
Any camera can, it just depends on the surface you are attaching it to. My turret camera is at my front door and I have no roof over my front door and I have the camera at 10ft high and on a wooden facia board, it works great.
I am looking to set up PoE cameras in our curling rink to show the house layout with rock positions. What type of camera style would you suggest? Can you guide me on which models would be a good fit. The height available to mount is up to 20ft. The camera would be subjected to -10 c to + 30 c temp. I think they should be about 3 - 4M x.
The dome cameras don't have holes to align to standard junction boxes because they make round ones that fit the camera specifically for a better fit and finish. The same goes for the turret cameras. You also don't need to remove the turret in the dome to adjust it.
I live in a dusty city and we have few months of virtually daily rain. Is it ok to mount dome camera on the outside walls using a bracket (no rain over or eave though)? I heard the dusty and rain make obstruct the vision, wondering whats your experience has been like
goata007 dome camera would be your best choice since you can clean it very easy from outside, unless you installed it on a very high level that you can't reach it easily?
I live on the prairies and it's quite dusty as well. I clean my domes a couple of time per year, but mostly due to the cobwebs. The dust on the domes can cause some glare with the nightvision. The other cameras should be better when it comes to a lot of surface dust. Hope this helps.
Bay Area Wire Guy stopped using dome cameras because of the IR bouncing off the inner dome...We stick with turrets ..Better IR and they now have a junction box for the turrets...Becarful installing any camera under the eves unless its gonna point downward awy from the eves. Most eves are white and at night the camera focuses on the brighten thing in the field of view.
This problem has been solved on the new generation of hikvision domes. they use a foam gasket that pushes hard against the acrylic dome thus preventing any form of IR reflections. In saying that the dome will reflect IR light if they are not cleaned once or twice a year. i love the professional look of domes and would recommend them due to their great vandal resistance properties.
I have a Hik Turret and was comparing my buddies dome in the exact same position switching it out. I did notice some more glare due to the direct sunlight at the time of day of the test so we''ll see. Sucks to live in a place with 300 days of sunshine :) I just got a dome and will point it away from path of sun.
I have installed hikvison cameras for a few years now and I prefer the turrets over the domes or bullets. Set screw helps keep it nice and tight and the new versions have a different mounting base so you don’t have to fight putting the trim ring on if it’s not a perfectly flat surface.
I use BlueIris.... it's ok, but not awesome. A junction box is a hard plastic or metal box for protecting wire connections from the weather. They often have screw holes for attaching and securing electrical fixtures. The are where endpoints of wires (electrical, internet, cable, telephone, etc) are stored and kept safe until they are ready to be connected to a device.
Using bullet style hikvision with a standart lens and it has been great for 5 years now no issues at all just need a lot of storage and strong pc with netgear poe switch from rooter to poe camera and pc connected same place
Agreed. A strong PC is required. My PC is at its limits with 15 cameras. I had to lower my frame rates to 2fps in order to bring down my resource utilization.
@@HomeTechDIY i use max bit rate, max resolution and 18fps can't even imagine the lose of so many frames in live feed like that. I have virtually one sec delay but no missing bits in between. That's a lot of cameras for a single pc maybe with a online storage like blue iris not so bad but still and the load on your local network as well. Quite a busy setup you got there
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I have to ask a question... why don't these surveillance cameras have a plug-in adapter/connection for the wiring to connect to the unit? This would allow the user to drill a much smaller hole into their home, providing the end adapter which would connect to the unit was smaller. With the way these units are made now, you need to drill such a large hole in your home in order to pass the wires through, because of the large size ends/connectors.
When a property is being built and there are plans for security cameras, the electrician would rough in the network cables and have them tucked away in an in-wall junction box. The male RJ45 connection is then added to the wire. When it comes time to install the camera, the bulky connector will live in the junction box. If installing cameras after the property is complete, the in-wall box cannot be easily installed. An outside junction box can be used or a camera mounting box to hold the bulky connection, and the hole in the building would only need to be drilled for the size of the network cable. But sometimes the easier solution is to drill the large hole and pass it though the hole so the install looks cleaner and there is no extra costs for boxes or mounts. Agreed, it's a large hole.
you can buy bulk Siamese or rj45 cable run thru wall with smaller cable and attach the adapter after you done.No big hole, installing this way for last 10 years.
A little more information would help in troubleshooting like, NVR and camera models, firmware versions, network configuration, cable lengths, patterns of when the issue occurs, and things you have tried already (changing out the wiring, using a different port, resetting the camera/nvr, etc). Thanks
At the end of the video you summarise by saying basically domes for outdoors and turrets for indoors. However, your house has a lot of porch overhangs outside where the domes are, therefore, ideal. My house, on the other hand in the UK, mainly just has vertical walls and my understanding is that the domes are not ideal as they don't have enough axis of movement for that situation. Anyway, thanks for these videos - I just bought a Hikvision Hiwatch NVR and 3 cameras to get started.
I have a hikvision dome with 3 axis adjustment and no problems finding the right angle when installed directly on to a wall. No problems with IR reflections either.
Just not sure as they will be mounted on side of house and not under an eve. So full elements... These are the ones im looking at.. www.ltsecurityinc.com/platinum-hdtvi-turret-camera-cmht1352n-28.html
the one that cost the least and makes everything fuzzy like convience stores ... we have 4k now wtf cameras how come nasa can see to the edge of the universe but we cant get clear faces
Consumer 4k cameras have terrible low light performance.The larger the physical pixels on the sensor, the better the low light performance. If you keep the same sensor size but add pixels, the pixels get smaller. If you instead keep the pixel size the same but increase sensor size, you get an $$$ expensive $$$ camera. (See this as an example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1428081-REG/axis_communications_01493_001_q3518_lve_4k_fixed_dome.html)
Why would you need a connection piece to add to a junction box you can drill a hole in the middle and attach the camera very easily with all connections safely inside . How did you not notice this ?
I was referring to the incompatibility of attaching the camera to a cover of a metallic inset junction box. A lot of my drops terminate in a standard in-wall octagonal box and the mounting screw configuration of a camera unfortunately does not align with the threaded holes in the junction box. One would require a weather-sealed 4” box cover to protect the wires within the box but the camera’s larger radius does not permit access to the junction box’s screw holes once the camera is fastened to a drilled box cover. Same applies for the external 4” PVC junction box given the cameras in my demonstration. Using an adapter or a non-standard junction box would lead to additional costs.
does Hik make an adapter plate to a 4 3/4 in junction box? (I know they sell the a propietary junction box, but when adding to a system that has drops already in standard size junction boxes, what then?
Agreed! I'm not sure why most kits come with the bullets. Switching over would be costly... maybe people could add on a dome or two to their bullet kit.
I ended up buying a Nest be camera and I'm very happy with it. I can point it out the be window and it captures movement and people and distinguishes between the two. Very glad I paid the price. I could watch the comings and goings at my house in Canada from our vacation in Florida.
Hikvision has a handy backdoor they built-in and they can hack right into your dvr/nvr straight from China !! You have to go into programming and disable it... its a default setting...... Happy Day
Elvis Putnoee -I use an old HP that was cleaned up of all programs that weren’t needed. Hard drive uses 20% of one terabyte. Records for one week of which I can extend to two weeks or a month. Basically PC is designated for cam system. Runs three Hikvision domes with IR out to 150 feet (50 meters). Great night vision, patrolling, masking, WDR, 20x zoom 16x digital zoom. IR is great, don’t have the problems others have mentioned. Use PC monitor to view live motion!
Michael Williams Thats exactly what i use and netgear poe switch but for some reason it starts to lag live feed after a day.. the recording quality isn't affected but can stop recording as well but in rare occasions. Live feed always is a trouble since we stopped getting suport on they're web feed servers now its just the standart program on pc i have class 6 wire and more than 200mb broadband and had no issues before now it bugs me.. Could the pc be the problem? Its just bare windows and hik program says pc isn't working too hard but maybe hard drive? Its not a new one but handles tings pretty easy..
Elvis Putnoee -what’s your CPU %? Could be your switch, I use a trend net eco 8 port switch box. Also the chip in the computer could be the source of your concern. I use cat5 cable (Poe) if you dedicate your PC to cams, you’re eliminating 90% of problems other have. I use Blue Iris software for cams...what are you using? (BTW, I got my cams from China direct with English firmware!)
I use a 2.8mm for a wide viewing angle for monitoring an entry way. Otherwise I use 4mm lenses. Check out the 4 minute mark in this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/8xovInMgGwA/видео.html
I am trying to buy HIKVISION cameras, but from what I read online most of ebay/amazon HIKVISION do not qualify for warranty due to they are grey market items.
If you buy any cameras, buy directly from the dealer or amazon, at least with amazon ya have a good return policy, with ebay, I would use paypal to get a refund if they screw me over, but I prefer to go direct or amazon.
Hikvision company policy is they do not like dealing with the end user. You have to buy from one of their preferred distributors/installers. The 3 year warranty that Hikvision offer is not valid unless you purchase through one of their preferred distributors.
Great video thanks for all the info. What is your opinion on a Lorex 4K, 4TB 10 camera system from Costco. They are all bullet cameras. Price is $899 on sale. Worth the price??
Hey! Yes, I think the cameras at Costco are fairly priced. The Swann and Lorex systems are good and I believe some of them come with the Cat5 cables. What I have seem of these so far as been fine. Costco also has an excellent return policy if you run into issues.
You were a bit to dismissive of the bullet camera. It can be fixed vertically or horizontally and is the easiest to adjust, especially after fixing, when it is highly likely that you will need to change its position, possibly using a ladder. It is difficult to vandalise without the vandal getting filmed in the process. A vandal would need to be ten feet tall to grab mine. My own spiders are much too industrious to waste their energy on a lil 'ol camera.
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Thanks for the comment! Do you have any suggestions for systems which you have total control over that are functional online/remotely? How can we be sure the firmware on these devices are not communicating IP addresses, credentials, etc back to a home base?
Can anyone tell me why you'd need to install one of these into a junction box? what is the benefit of that?! I've installed Turrets directly onto my wall, is that a problem?
No, a junction box is not required. I try to use one when there is thick insulation behind the drywall as a place to store extra cable. Shoving the excess cable back into the hole may displace some insulation or vapor barrier. I also like attaching the camera to the junction box where possible, kind of like attaching a light fixture to a junction box, to hold it securely on the wall/ceiling.
My personal advice: The bullet camera is great and *essential* if you place the camera in the open (not under a roof or something). A bullet camera is *much less sensitive* for rain drops and bright sunshine thanks to its large "edge" that covers the camera lens. A dome camera can be totally useless due to bright sunlight or cause false alarm triggers by raindrops that keeps attached on the camera. Be sure to hang a bullet camera high enough against thieves. If possible buy a camera with 940nm IR LED's (100% invisible to humans, great for covert hiding cameras) rather than 850nm IR LED's (red glow is easily visible in darkness from a certain distance). Downside of 940nm IR LED is that it has less power than 850nm. You can solve this by using a floodlight LED lamp with PIR sensor (up to 12-15 meters motion detection). If you are looking for a camera that you want to place under a roof then a dome camera should be the best in my opinion. It's more vandal-proof and has no issues anymore with rain or sunlight as i described before.
This is an amazing comparison video nice work.
May have already been posted but you can in fact lock down the turret camera so that it doesn't move once the POV is set. There is a tiny screw that pushed down a metal tab which secures the turret in place. The screw is covered/protected by the plastic trim ring.
Adrian the hikvision like the one he is demonstrating doesn't have that screw to lock it down but others like annke do. I was disappointed when i upgraded to higher resolution Hikvision cameras to discover cheap plastic housing and no locking screw. Good clarity though lol.
there are other factors needing consideration too,,, I'm personally moving away from domes and am now using turrets and other style cams using EXIR IR LEDs, such as the Hikvision line. I have found quality and distance of night time video significantly better. Also the domes (at least the ones I had) can get IR light refections off the plastic dome affecting video quality.
This video was so helpful as I am trying to figure out which cameras are best for my home. I like the dome cameras but.. 2 things, what is and why do you need a junction box hook up and my home has no soffits to put this type of camera up. Does the doem have to be installed underneath a soffit or could it be installed directly on the face of the house?
That was actually useful. I was looking for a bullet, but now I will go for a dome :-)
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Very interesting Video, friend! Do you recomend to use a dome camera on a wall if I have to point to the left or right?? Have the dome camera the same angle of movement to get the right image as the bullet wall mounted camera?
Nice review
We've moved away from domes, cleaning them is terrible. Especially in a coastal area. The humidity +salt makes them messy.
Saying turrets are not able to be tightened is miss leading. There is a set clamp under the beauty ring. Turrets also have a better ir range over domes.
Domes are good for low areas outside and interior applications. Turrets are made to be up and out of the way.
Bullets generally have the farthest and narrowest fov.
You should make an addendum to this video.
Same here. I used to whine when spiders were hanging around dome cameras, and in squashing them I made a mess. But I now learned the tricks of trade. I use reading glasses cleaning solution and a soft glasses cleaning cloth. Spray on the cloth and gently wipe around the dome. Repeat by rinsing the cloth in purified water and then wipe away with a soft, lint free tissue.
Best advice is to wear rubber kitchen gloves when cleaning domes, as oil or natural grease from your hands break away and smears the cloth. So, wear the gloves and wash them while they're on. Then proceed with washing the cloth under warm water and dish liquid, then rinse well until no foamy water is noticed. I use gloves when handling this delicate piece of technology. Read on...
Dome camera are subjected to rain drops, fog, grit, etc., and dust sets on it on windy days. At least it is much better that these natural elements settle on the dome than on the camera lenses which is harder to clean. Domes are usually made from toughened glass, even so they should still be cleaned with utmost care. The inner of the dome should be similar to a Halogen bulb, no smear, dirt, lint, fingerprints, streaks, etc., should be left inside the dome. Cleaning of the dome inner inner part is the same as the outer but the glass should never be touched. Once you know that you have cleaned to its best, raise the dome towards a bright light and inspect it for lint and smear, etc. If it is perfectly clean, place it on a paper sheet gently to stop any mini air disturbances that lifts any dust not seen with the naked eye. Then the camera lens itself also need to be inspected for any dust particles or tiny lint that may have adhered on the lenses. If it is clean process with reinstalling the dome. If not, but the lens is clean, just blow away any dust around the camera until clean. Next, reinstall the dome the smart way. Turn the camera so it faces downward and slowly lift the dome from the paper, slowly so that no suction draft will be created by lifting it really slowly for the first 2 inches but don't turn it over like a cup yet. Turn it when the dome is next to the camera, then turn it over and join it with the camera, then holding the dome against the housing put the screws in and tighten, yes, tighten but not in a round fashion, more like a criss-crossing star fashion, a bit at a time till they are all reasonable tight. This fashion is effective in tightening the dome to the housing without having to overtightening the screws and stress the dome round frame. Then clean the dome of fingerprints, etc., with the solution I mentioned above.
I've done this for a number of years without any problems.
Also camera IR illumination attract insects at night, especially in summer where big fat moths are recognized by the camera as giant monsters in flight as they approach the IR lights, then... alert, alert, the alarm gives false signals. Instead, switch the IR lights on the camera off and use a separate IR spotlight with a wide spread beam (sold separately). Insects then will fly to that light and stop annoying the camera. No more false alarm. Cheers.
Thank you for the feedback. Very useful.
Thanks!!
What cameras would you recommend to monitor hidden areas of a model train layout, thanks.
An added tidbit: The junction boxes that you can buy for the cameras aren't big enough in diameter to allow you to put the water-tight network connection in them w/o seriously bending the network cable. I bought junction boxes for all my cameras but didn't use them because I didn't want to risk breaking the cables by forcing them into the boxes.
Hikvision domes have a terrible problem with night vision. You must mount a dome on a roof or soffit so that it hangs vertically or you will have infrared reflection all the time. Cleaning the domes doesn't seem to help much. I have used domes from other manufacturers and this problem is a little lessened but it is still there. Turrets and Bullets seem to give the best night vision. Bullets are bulky and easily grabbed onto, the bullets he is using in the video are of the value style series. Most bullets are a lot tougher to adjust but still not overly vandal resistant. It is true that turrets can be adjusted easier, there is a set screw under the cuff you can tighten up to reduce its ability to move, it doesn't always want to tighten down very well though. Typically in my experience it doesn't much matter because cameras are often mounted out of reach making it difficult to reach up and simply turn them. My preferences for the different types are as follows;
Bullet cameras in commercial and industrial settings, they are easily visible to would be trespassers and a large deterrent. They must be mounted securely due to vibrations from wind.
Turret cameras in most outdoor settings provided the camera is out of reach or in low foot traffic areas (like a yard gate).
Dome Cameras are best for indoor use or outdoors when sheltered or in scenarios where you need maximum vandal resistant properties. Only hang them vertically, use a goose neck mount if necessary. Note that most gambling associations want to see domes used to watch VLT machines.
hello would you recommend 2MP Sony super starlight CCTV camera 2.8 to 12mm lens for home. I need really good night colourful vision
Good tip about spiders. I live in a subtropical climate and we have tons of them
The turret camera housing on mine is metal. Just an FYI. Also, you can "fix" the position by tightening a screw. It not fixed but makes it pretty hard to adjust anyway.
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Thank you so much for all your hard work on your videos! Seriously, I watched every one of your videos at least four times before I purchased a Hikvision security system. I purchased an eight-camera NVR with two bullet, two turret, two dome and one mini-PTZ cameras. I think that the turret camera have a better image and it seems like the turrets have a good FPS rate. The bullet cameras seem to be a bit less clear (although still a good picture). The mini-PTZ is way-cool and has a good wide viewing angle.
You're right about bugs and the bullet camera! I had spiders start building webs the first night.
I am paranoid so I turned of uPnP on the NVR and my router. I set up VPN access on my internet-facing router and installed OpenVPN on my smartphone. Now I don't have to worry about my system getting hacked and I don't have anything exposed to the Internet other than the VPN.
You are very welcome. So glad I could help!
Hi, what NVR did you use for all those cameras? Thanks.
I am starting out with CCTV what is a good make that I can use a large hard drive 4tb/6tb
Thanks for sharing
I’m trying to livestream. What control board is compatible with ELEC security systems?
2019 Canada. Need one (1) camera only to look after my car in an (Apartment parking lot), car is 30' feet away, need to install from a window indoors. Vandals busted my car windows 2 times in a year, damage $300 two times. Staples has "Swann 1080p Thermal Sensor Outdoor Bullet Security, 64.99. Is that good enough?
Turret is the way to go outside.. domes reflect badly with Hikvision and show IR glare / outside yard light glare etc.. I've used all 3 and by far like the turret design especially at night.
Thanks buddy.
Learn a lot just very good for novices.
Hi i was thinking of putting a dome inside my car because someone had been vandalizing cars in our condo lot.
Everyone knows it is the neighbor..
WHICH one of these cameras would you use to put inside a car...
Thanks
Where can I get a junction box adapter for a dome camera with a 6" diameter?
I think I'm going to switch from a fully bullet system to partially dome system now. I hadn't thought about vandalism. For cameras mounted low, such as near doors I'll use dome but continue to use bullet cameras in places up and away such as near the top of my chimney. Thanks !
As someone who is in the know about vandal culture there is no such thing as vandal proof cameras. They can easily cover it with duck tape,spray paint or whatever they have. Ya have cameras on the roof and ya think those R safe??? Think again the vandals can climb up the building or use a drone with a attachment on it to cover them. Vandals R constantly adapting and planning behind the scenes.
Hi great comparison, thanks for sharing! I am looking for a dome, just wondering if you are using the Hikvision domes, which domes do you recommend and where do you like to buy from? Thanks!
I have Hikvision domes DS-2CD6D54FWD-IZHS Panovu, DS-2CD5546G0, and turret DS-2DE7530IW-AE. The Panovu has 4 cameras which gives me 360. The 5546 covers a spot the Panovu couldn't get and the 6D54 looks out over a lake. The zoom on it is incredible and I can watch eagles fish and eat their catch from 500 yards away. Any kind of embedded IR is going to be just okay as it's focus is limited to the diameter of the camera chassis. It might spread with distance but then of course with distance you get diffusion. I supplment with IR "lights". My house has a nice overhang on all sides so I mount my cameras under the soffet. This also protects them from direct rain and sun. I buy all my camera equipment from an authorized dealer, B&H Photo.
Great tips especially re: spiders, I hadn't thought of that - thanks!
LOL the cat!
Hi,
Thanks for the great videos.Can I ask what would be the best type of camera to put on a vertical wall?
Thank you
Outside I forgot to say.
Thanks!! I would install a dome with a bracket. A close second choice would be a bullet/gun style camera. I love the dome cameras but when they are on a bracket they do stand out a little more and lose that elegance... especially if they are on the middle of a wall.
Hrozno Zelene turret cams can be mounted flat on a wall or fascia. Installed 3 this way at my parents place, not one issue or even a single spiderweb in 6 months. (Hikvision 4mp EXIR)
My 3 hikvision bullets always attract spiders because of the sunshade as mentioned in the video.
Stupid thing about bullets is you only want to install them where they can't be tampered with meaning you need a ladder every time a spider moves in!
None of my 4 turrets or single dome have spider issues.
“Vertical wall”?? Is there any other kind. “Horizontal walls” are called ceilings or floors.
Hrozno Zelene ...a good Hikvision dome can be mounted on a ceiling or flat on a wall. Fully adjustable. No brackets are needed.
Great video!
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In your video about installing cameras you mentioned pointing camera toward the sun. My question is about how a cameras night vision might be affected by a neighbors exterior lights which may be pointed nearly directly at a camera. Your thoughts are helpful.
I’m looking to buy a totally wireless outdoor camera to monitor the outside of my house The problem I have is that my WiFi sucks at my house I have the fastest speed available according to my phone company plus I can’t get any type of cable WiFi because it doesn’t come by my house My ??? Is what other alternatives do I have to get a camera or multiple cameras to go outside that’s truly wireless that I can monitor while I’m gone to work I heard or read that there’s cameras that works through R F. Radio frequency kinda or exactly like ur phone does Do u know anything much about the R F cameras and how they work. I don’t want to pay a monthly monitoring fee Thanks in advance!!
you can't always mount the camera under a protected eve sometimes you have to mount them directly on the side of a wall so how do you control glare from the sun with a dome, bullet cameras always have a sun shade over the top with an air gap in between to act as a heat shield and a sun shade, the dome on the dome camera's turns them into little green houses cooking the camera's when the sun hit them and the plastic dome when hit by direct sunlight glare and white out the camera's image, what is your solution for getting around those problems with dome camera's?
Quadflopper101 -wide dynamic range or WDR
Moved into a house that has Siamese connection is run for the cameras outside previous owner took the DVR would like to purchase a 1 TB DVR that will except these connections what do you recommend also something that has a very good mobile app
Buy lts dvr from a direct from company store 18 in us right now,full warranty and any kind of camera will work with Siamese cable,i have it for last 3 years and not a single problem.
Thanks heaps for sharing.
if you want to be of great help, tell us what camera can take the freezing cold and snow, Michigan weather what camera is best and where to get it, Thanks
We had -22F here last week and all my Hikvision domes worked great. amzn.to/2RL4PxW
After everything is connected. How do I view my cameras on multiple TVs throughout my home? No one shows a video on this. Can you pls help/advise me?
Thank You.
This is how I do it: ruclips.net/video/g9Z1zV36POw/видео.html
I have one bullet camera that drives me nuts with spider webs and other bugs also. The 3 domes don't seem to be a problem. No more bullets for me.
Yup I have bullet and dome cameras I agree.
Hi, what software are you using on your pc? Have you tried synology diskstation as an nvr?
I use BlueIris... it's ok but a PC resource hog. No, I have not tried that.
What software do you use to manage your cameras? Overall, which do you recommend more: Dahua or Hikvision?
@First Name blue Iris looks good but I'm hoping for something that runs on Linux. I looked into Zoneminder but it looks too complicated.
I also prefer dome cams to another type, for all the reasons stated. One disadvantage not stated is that if the dome gets scratched, at night the IR light can cause blurring or light streaks on the image. So the general rule is:- Always mount cameras out of easy reach of people! Oh, and HikVision ROCKS! Extremely good brand, in terms of features, value for money and extreme reliability.
Agreed! Thanks for sharing!!
@@HomeTechDIY ok for home, just can't be used where NDAA compliance is required (e.g. any business that federal money touches and where states have adopted NDAA)
Are any of these cameras suitable mounting on a bird feeder to get close up views of the birds? Really helpful videos by the way, your description of power supply cabling has crystallised the way forward, just need to pick a camera now. Many thanks!
Good question. How far will the camera be away from the feeder, nest or perch? The smaller the lens size, the shorter the minimum focal distance. Let me know and I'll try one out with my feeder.
Any experience with Hikvision's Ultra-Low Light Outdoor Network Dome Cameras? The newer ones without IR illuminators? I am considering for a covered front porch. Model # DS-2CD2135FWD-I
Not with that model, but I am very curious. I did a review of the Mini PTZ which doesn't have IR lights and pretty awesome low-light abilities. There is some footage in this video: ruclips.net/video/zus_AoPDXoQ/видео.html
What brand camera would u recommend to buy I need 16 ch network minimum 5mp camera
thank u
It really depends on what you needs are (besides 16 channels and 5mp). Are you looking for a kit-type solution or something more custom? How far will the NVR be from each camera? Do you have a camera style(s) or type(s) in mind? Do you need night vision and if so, how dark does it get and how far is your scene from the camera? Are you looking for PTZ cameras or any zoom devices? Do you have access to the wiring areas (inside the wall/ceiling)? What is your budget? Will these cameras be inside or out? Is this for a business or residential? How much footage are you wanting to store?
Hi can you tell me what's the difference between hikvision and hiwatch cameras ( dome outdoor ) ? Thanks
Well the main truth is they were an OEM of Hikvision. If you look at the NVR or DVR from any of the many others that re brand their systems they all look the same. Only difference is they have their name on the system, and if you need Support you would have to contact Hiwatch. However in a time not so long ago. They became a Dahua Reseller and seems all the products they sold under the Hik brand are no longer for sale. Part of the deal as most have to be on Contract as only sales of their products.
hmmm I planned on changing a couple domes to turrets on the outside because I hear they put out less heat and the bugs will not hang out on them as much, currently a couple of my cameras attract bugs and the outer lens gets messed up from them walking around on it and whatever they are doing.... during the day the view is nice, but at night after a few weeks the bugs create a film, like they are spraying on the lens or something, so only my night time views are messed up, daytime you can't tell the dome is dirty. The camera install is not going well because the camera I purchased will not work with my old NVR, probably too high resolution, but setting it lower in the main settings has not helped either. anyhow, compatibility is not the issue, bugs on the lens is.
Bugs rarely mess up my bullets I have out there... well they do, but not actually on the lens, just everywhere else, so they don't require as much cleaning.
Have you actually tested the turret camera outside and found that the bugs and spiders will hang out in the lens, or do you just think they will?
What's a junction box and why must you spend more for it? I just looked at two installed cameras right now at work. Dome camera on a pole (parking lot) and a bullet on a wall (lobby entrance). There were no 'boxes' attached.
It's a tidy place to keep your wires protected from the elements where they join. If the box has a cover, the camera can attach to it and the wires would feed through the cover and into the junction box for protection. It also eliminates the risk of having them get lost inside an eave, ceiling space or behind a wall. Some builders will terminate CAT6 cables inside a junction box for camera installs at a later date. Here is an example of a basic one: amzn.to/2Nq9eFQ
Any links to the Chinese version of the cameras
Hi , i am to install cctv system and camera are to be outside and in direct sunlight of 40 degrees celcuis ( very hot ) which do you recommend. I do not want then to get foggy in the sun. Thanks
Great question! Check out the operating temperature of the camera before buying. This might not prevent it from fogging up however. I had a dome in the hot sun for a couple years and the glass turned a little yellow, so be aware of that too. Normally, cameras have silica inside to help stop fogging but at extreme temperatures, this isn't perfect. I would lean towards a turret style camera or bullet as there is less glass for a greenhouse effect. Maybe try just a single camera first to ensure it performs ok. Also, if possible, see if neighbors are using cameras and if they have had issues.
Thanks
I have the dome cameras and find that they are no good at night. Cannot see anything at all! The turret cameras seem to do better in the dark. I only have 2 of these as I am testing them. The instruction given was excellent! I appreciate the guy showing different cameras.
Correct! I have 12 on our house in Ohio and 14 on our Florida home. The turret cams are hands down are the best.
@@troyhickman8577 Thanks Troy, I intend to buy the turret cameras.
Nice information. Have just ordered a Hikvision DS-2DE4A225IW-DE 2MP 25x Zoom PTZ PoE+ - Thanks!
Nice! That one is on my list too!
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Thanks for the video. Do you connect your cameras to a POE switch and connect that switch directly to PC computer, or to your router and access your pc via wireless?
I have done both. Your PC will have access to the cameras in both scenarios.
@@HomeTechDIY Thanks for your reply. I have both a wirless and poe cameras connected to router both Reolink, I cant get more than 12fps with PC running Blueiris over wifi. I also tried running BI from laptop via ethernet same outcome. I have been trying for weeks to locate the cause. I also cant run my Reolin 422w at 5mp, constant pauses, skipping footage.
Interesting... are both the camera and BI configured for a higher fps? Can you try decreasing the resolution to see if less data will help get you over 12fps?
@@HomeTechDIY To test it I tried this on the POE camera and set it from Reolink Software to 25fps. I set in BI video settings May#x rate to 25fps. To aid there being wifi issues I plugged a laptop running the BI demo same settings and frame rates are 14fps,this was a test in the evening. At night they drop to 12fps. My resolution is only at 2304*1296 which is two down from full res. Bitrate is set to encode at 3072 mbps. Just trying this once again but during the day I got good fps all day solid 25fps, then as evening comes in the fps drop from 25fps to 14fps, and now in full darkness its back to 12fps on both reolink camera. At 12fps is better than what happens most evenings as the wifi camera can drop down to 3fps. The poe camera still stay at around 12fps although set to 25fps. Speed tests for the internet are still very good at 67mbps down, 17mbps up.
Very helpful points you made on how to choose. Can the turret cameras be mounted on a wall directly without a wall mount adapter? And be fully functional.
That is how mine are at the front door in FL and OH. He is wrong on a few points, the turrets are GREAT cams .
Any camera can, it just depends on the surface you are attaching it to. My turret camera is at my front door and I have no roof over my front door and I have the camera at 10ft high and on a wooden facia board, it works great.
My turret camera's are now 18 months online, 4 meters above ground.
No spiders, no bugs,no problems. And yes, always ir led on when dark.
That's great! Sounds like a much better environment!
mount the dome on a piece of wood makes it easy to aim
I am looking to set up PoE cameras in our curling rink to show the house layout with rock positions. What type of camera style would you suggest? Can you guide me on which models would be a good fit. The height available to mount is up to 20ft. The camera would be subjected to -10 c to + 30 c temp. I think they should be about 3 - 4M x.
Would the camera be directly above the house with a top - down point of view? If so, what is the distance from the camera location to the ice surface?
newfiebort Yes the camera would be directly above the house. The distance available from the ceiling to ice is 28 ft.
The dome cameras don't have holes to align to standard junction boxes because they make round ones that fit the camera specifically for a better fit and finish. The same goes for the turret cameras. You also don't need to remove the turret in the dome to adjust it.
That's not true. Most of the Dome cams fit square jb
Dome type, turrets & bullet: can these get wet outdoors (cause functioning problems?) or do they need to be protected from elements?
These are all weatherproof (even the RJ45 connection), but it's best if you could install them somewhere protected, like under an eave.
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I have a question but I’m not sure if you’ll respond, what are you opinion on axis security cameras and Lorex cameras?
I have not used them but I hear they are decent consumer brand devices.
@@HomeTechDIY thanks for the advice!
What's the difference between Hikvison Chinese version and UK version
What about internal reflections on dome cameras from the ir leds?
Depends on the camera. Some have no issues but some do have this issue.
I live in a dusty city and we have few months of virtually daily rain. Is it ok to mount dome camera on the outside walls using a bracket (no rain over or eave though)? I heard the dusty and rain make obstruct the vision, wondering whats your experience has been like
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dome camera would be your best choice since you can clean it very easy from outside, unless you installed it on a very high level that you can't reach it easily?
I live on the prairies and it's quite dusty as well. I clean my domes a couple of time per year, but mostly due to the cobwebs. The dust on the domes can cause some glare with the nightvision. The other cameras should be better when it comes to a lot of surface dust. Hope this helps.
Is there another truck that spreads feather's over the fresh sprayed tar?
Bay Area Wire Guy stopped using dome cameras because of the IR bouncing off the inner dome...We stick with turrets ..Better IR and they now have a junction box for the turrets...Becarful installing any camera under the eves unless its gonna point downward awy from the eves. Most eves are white and at night the camera focuses on the brighten thing in the field of view.
This problem has been solved on the new generation of hikvision domes. they use a foam gasket that pushes hard against the acrylic dome thus preventing any form of IR reflections. In saying that the dome will reflect IR light if they are not cleaned once or twice a year. i love the professional look of domes and would recommend them due to their great vandal resistance properties.
I have a Hik Turret and was comparing my buddies dome in the exact same position switching it out. I did notice some more glare due to the direct sunlight at the time of day of the test so we''ll see. Sucks to live in a place with 300 days of sunshine :) I just got a dome and will point it away from path of sun.
I have installed hikvison cameras for a few years now and I prefer the turrets over the domes or bullets. Set screw helps keep it nice and tight and the new versions have a different mounting base so you don’t have to fight putting the trim ring on if it’s not a perfectly flat surface.
does the cube only has the built in mic for audio?
Of the cameras I show in this video, yes... but some of the newer versions of these cameras are coming equipped with mics.
What software do you use for recording?
What's a junction box?
I use BlueIris.... it's ok, but not awesome. A junction box is a hard plastic or metal box for protecting wire connections from the weather. They often have screw holes for attaching and securing electrical fixtures. The are where endpoints of wires (electrical, internet, cable, telephone, etc) are stored and kept safe until they are ready to be connected to a device.
thanks! Have you heard of the open source NVR software called ZoneMinder? Thoughts?
Using bullet style hikvision with a standart lens and it has been great for 5 years now no issues at all just need a lot of storage and strong pc with netgear poe switch from rooter to poe camera and pc connected same place
Agreed. A strong PC is required. My PC is at its limits with 15 cameras. I had to lower my frame rates to 2fps in order to bring down my resource utilization.
@@HomeTechDIY i use max bit rate, max resolution and 18fps can't even imagine the lose of so many frames in live feed like that. I have virtually one sec delay but no missing bits in between. That's a lot of cameras for a single pc maybe with a online storage like blue iris not so bad but still and the load on your local network as well. Quite a busy setup you got there
Some of these issues I don’t run into but I’m mostly installing Alhua and watch net cameras
Makes sense. I think you are referring to Dahua, correct?
Could you please share the store where you bought these cameras from AliExpress?
I used Xinray on Aliexpress. No affiliation at all but I surfed the security cam web forums for a while and this was someone who was recommended. ipcamtalk and cctvforum I recall.
I have to ask a question... why don't these surveillance cameras have a plug-in adapter/connection for the wiring to connect to the unit? This would allow the user to drill a much smaller hole into their home, providing the end adapter which would connect to the unit was smaller. With the way these units are made now, you need to drill such a large hole in your home in order to pass the wires through, because of the large size ends/connectors.
When a property is being built and there are plans for security cameras, the electrician would rough in the network cables and have them tucked away in an in-wall junction box. The male RJ45 connection is then added to the wire. When it comes time to install the camera, the bulky connector will live in the junction box. If installing cameras after the property is complete, the in-wall box cannot be easily installed. An outside junction box can be used or a camera mounting box to hold the bulky connection, and the hole in the building would only need to be drilled for the size of the network cable. But sometimes the easier solution is to drill the large hole and pass it though the hole so the install looks cleaner and there is no extra costs for boxes or mounts. Agreed, it's a large hole.
you can buy bulk Siamese or rj45 cable run thru wall with smaller cable and attach the adapter after you done.No big hole, installing this way for last 10 years.
Why my camera some time going wrong like loss viedeo. I have to call technicians to fixing.why ?
A little more information would help in troubleshooting like, NVR and camera models, firmware versions, network configuration, cable lengths, patterns of when the issue occurs, and things you have tried already (changing out the wiring, using a different port, resetting the camera/nvr, etc). Thanks
Is Hiwatch the same hikvision dome? They are powered hy hikvision but wondering is it the same camera?
I am not sure, sorry.
hiwatch is the cheaper version
At the end of the video you summarise by saying basically domes for outdoors and turrets for indoors. However, your house has a lot of porch overhangs outside where the domes are, therefore, ideal. My house, on the other hand in the UK, mainly just has vertical walls and my understanding is that the domes are not ideal as they don't have enough axis of movement for that situation. Anyway, thanks for these videos - I just bought a Hikvision Hiwatch NVR and 3 cameras to get started.
Hey Peter! On vertical walls, I agree, domes may not be ideal as it's tough to get that right angle. A turret or bullet may be your best bet there.
I've now seen that you can buy 3-axis dome cameras which should solve this problem. Thanks anyway for a great and informative channel.
I have a hikvision dome with 3 axis adjustment and no problems finding the right angle when installed directly on to a wall. No problems with IR reflections either.
nice camera
Nice comparison . Im going to upgrade from bullets and my guy told me turrets are what i want... ill be checking them out vs domes now
Thanks! Turrets are also great cameras! Enjoy!
Just not sure as they will be mounted on side of house and not under an eve. So full elements...
These are the ones im looking at..
www.ltsecurityinc.com/platinum-hdtvi-turret-camera-cmht1352n-28.html
Nice and compact and good specs. I like it.
Need more techniques for camera installations
I'm definitely going for d dome...I hv been thinking abt which to go for between dome n bullets. Thanks for the video..
Can I playback dvr recordings to a laptop?
Yes, you should be able to access your NVR's web user interface through a web browser and have full access to the device.
Great info, thank you very much. I couldn't help but notice, you have a Clint Eastwood thing going on. Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do you?
the one that cost the least and makes everything fuzzy like convience stores ... we have 4k now wtf cameras how come nasa can see to the edge of the universe but we cant get clear faces
Consumer 4k cameras have terrible low light performance.The larger the physical pixels on the sensor, the better the low light performance. If you keep the same sensor size but add pixels, the pixels get smaller. If you instead keep the pixel size the same but increase sensor size, you get an $$$ expensive $$$ camera. (See this as an example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1428081-REG/axis_communications_01493_001_q3518_lve_4k_fixed_dome.html)
Because all those cameras are cheap. Look into better brands such as Axis.
@@zouloum9607 Thanks for helping me understand.
Minimum Height requirements to cover 30x40 feet Area (Fisheye camera)
Why would you need a connection piece to add to a junction box you can drill a hole in the middle and attach the camera very easily with all connections safely inside .
How did you not notice this ?
I was referring to the incompatibility of attaching the camera to a cover of a metallic inset junction box. A lot of my drops terminate in a standard in-wall octagonal box and the mounting screw configuration of a camera unfortunately does not align with the threaded holes in the junction box. One would require a weather-sealed 4” box cover to protect the wires within the box but the camera’s larger radius does not permit access to the junction box’s screw holes once the camera is fastened to a drilled box cover. Same applies for the external 4” PVC junction box given the cameras in my demonstration. Using an adapter or a non-standard junction box would lead to additional costs.
does Hik make an adapter plate to a 4 3/4 in junction box? (I know they sell the a propietary junction box, but when adding to a system that has drops already in standard size junction boxes, what then?
Most security systems come with the bullet style cameras so changing over to all dome cameras could get quite expensive.
Agreed! I'm not sure why most kits come with the bullets. Switching over would be costly... maybe people could add on a dome or two to their bullet kit.
What about the other two camera's?
I ended up buying a Nest be camera and I'm very happy with it. I can point it out the be window and it captures movement and people and distinguishes between the two. Very glad I paid the price. I could watch the comings and goings at my house in Canada from our vacation in Florida.
Hikvision has a handy backdoor they built-in and they can hack right into your dvr/nvr straight from China !! You have to go into programming and disable it... its a default setting...... Happy Day
Frankie S -use a POE switch box and then to computer. No need for NVR
Michael Williams you need a lot of hard drive and a strong pc
Elvis Putnoee -I use an old HP that was cleaned up of all programs that weren’t needed. Hard drive uses 20% of one terabyte. Records for one week of which I can extend to two weeks or a month. Basically PC is designated for cam system. Runs three Hikvision domes with IR out to 150 feet (50 meters). Great night vision, patrolling, masking, WDR, 20x zoom 16x digital zoom. IR is great, don’t have the problems others have mentioned. Use PC monitor to view live motion!
Michael Williams Thats exactly what i use and netgear poe switch but for some reason it starts to lag live feed after a day.. the recording quality isn't affected but can stop recording as well but in rare occasions. Live feed always is a trouble since we stopped getting suport on they're web feed servers now its just the standart program on pc i have class 6 wire and more than 200mb broadband and had no issues before now it bugs me.. Could the pc be the problem? Its just bare windows and hik program says pc isn't working too hard but maybe hard drive? Its not a new one but handles tings pretty easy..
Elvis Putnoee -what’s your CPU %?
Could be your switch, I use a trend net eco 8 port switch box. Also the chip in the computer could be the source of your concern. I use cat5 cable (Poe) if you dedicate your PC to cams, you’re eliminating 90% of problems other have. I use Blue Iris software for cams...what are you using? (BTW, I got my cams from China direct with English firmware!)
What is the angle on the dome camera?
I use a 2.8mm for a wide viewing angle for monitoring an entry way. Otherwise I use 4mm lenses. Check out the 4 minute mark in this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/8xovInMgGwA/видео.html
90-&-5degrees
I am trying to buy HIKVISION cameras, but from what I read online most of ebay/amazon HIKVISION do not qualify for warranty due to they are grey market items.
If you buy any cameras, buy directly from the dealer or amazon, at least with amazon ya have a good return policy, with ebay, I would use paypal to get a refund if they screw me over, but I prefer to go direct or amazon.
Hikvision company policy is they do not like dealing with the end user. You have to buy from one of their preferred distributors/installers. The 3 year warranty that Hikvision offer is not valid unless you purchase through one of their preferred distributors.
MD Moto exactly !
There are sellers who offer legit Hikvision, I was worried about that too but I’ve gotten 2 from amazon and they were fine
talk about a guardian and Arlo that would be so much better
Hi, please suggest for office indoor, shall we go for Turret or Dom ?
I would pick the dome. Clean install and professional looking.
Interesting about the bug/spiders.
This is a particularly bad season for spiders this year. I had to clean off the cameras a couple times.
Great video thanks for all the info. What is your opinion on a Lorex 4K, 4TB 10 camera system from Costco. They are all bullet cameras. Price is $899 on sale. Worth the price??
Hey! Yes, I think the cameras at Costco are fairly priced. The Swann and Lorex systems are good and I believe some of them come with the Cat5 cables. What I have seem of these so far as been fine. Costco also has an excellent return policy if you run into issues.
You were a bit to dismissive of the bullet camera. It can be fixed vertically or horizontally and is the easiest to adjust, especially after fixing, when it is highly likely that you will need to change its position, possibly using a ladder.
It is difficult to vandalise without the vandal getting filmed in the process. A vandal would need to be ten feet tall to grab mine. My own spiders are much too industrious to waste their energy on a lil 'ol camera.
The best security system you can buy is the one you have total control over........ that means you decide whether you want to put a password in or not. whether you want to connect it to the Internet or not....... and you don't need a third party's permission to enter the menu ........ because it belongs to you........ you brought it out of your money so you decide everything.........
but apparently modern security systems are not working like that you hand over your money then they hold you to ransom and refuse to give you the key to enter the menu unless you give them personal details..............
It would be the equivalent of buying a car have it delivered and not been able to drive it because they refused to give you the key until you give them personal details............. I don't think car drivers would be very happy if they paid all that money out for a car but can't drive it because they need permission of the seller.............. but that's what the Security companies are doing........... and apparently millions of people are accepting iit......... it just shows you how many dumb stupid brainwashed people there are out there................. your security system should be a stand-alone system controlled totally by you the buyer......... the only time you should need to contact the seller is if you have a problem with your system under the guarantee..
Thanks for the comment! Do you have any suggestions for systems which you have total control over that are functional online/remotely? How can we be sure the firmware on these devices are not communicating IP addresses, credentials, etc back to a home base?
I wouldn't buy another Foscam because of poor support. Mine quit working because of software issues.
Can anyone tell me why you'd need to install one of these into a junction box? what is the benefit of that?! I've installed Turrets directly onto my wall, is that a problem?
No, a junction box is not required. I try to use one when there is thick insulation behind the drywall as a place to store extra cable. Shoving the excess cable back into the hole may displace some insulation or vapor barrier. I also like attaching the camera to the junction box where possible, kind of like attaching a light fixture to a junction box, to hold it securely on the wall/ceiling.
thanks for this.