Reolink RLC-81PA Test Review ( auto tracking)

REOLINK RLC-81PA POE TEST REVIEW
(Update:- A firmware update now allows horizontal auto tracking on this camera )
Thank you ​⁠‪@ReolinkCameras‬ for sending this camera for me to test
As this is a test camera, the finally released product might change or be same with extra improvements.
My current thoughts on this camera so far during my testing.
- [ ] The manual tilt is great, could be improved better
- [ ] Optical zoom would be amazing
- [ ] Having no visible wire would be great
- [ ] Optional external IR lighting accessory would be great
- [ ] Having a wider vertical FOV (Field Of View)
- [ ] Having auto pan tracking would help with moving pets, cars and people and then after the even has passed the camera can return back to the previously set position
- [ ] I really like to compact form factor it’s a great part of the camera.
Let me know what you think and if this camera would be a great addition to your system or even your first camera setup.
​⁠‪@ReolinkCameras‬

[@theoteam4641]

Update: A firmware update allows this camera to auto track horizontally

[@YukonHawk1]

Thanks for your review. Love your honesty and ideas. You're appreciated. 😊

[@theoteam4641]

That’s great, am glad your like it 😊

[@NeilBradleyMS]

New subscriber here!. This was a really great video, and it has helped me with my decision to buy one as recently one of my cameras have failed. Currently they are on offer from Reolink with 22% off, so £79.99, a very good price. Thank you once again - Neil (UK)

[@theoteam4641]

Am great that this helped you to buy one. Its a great camera and with the recent firmware update it how as auto tracking horizontally 😊

[@NeilBradleyMS]

@@theoteam4641 Thank you.

[@glendonh3711]

This was a really well presented review, I appreciate it.

[@theoteam4641]

Thank you, am glad you liked it. 😊

[@vwestTube]

thanks for the review ,man how in the world did you make HDR from the camera footage wow, its so bright on my MacBook

[@theoteam4641]

Thanks. There settings within the camera app to maximise the resolution and also adjust the footage so it’s abit brighter. I increased the shadow and increased the brightness abit for the camera footage. On the phone it looks ok but on a mac or computer the full resolution is seen much better 😊. The camera is 4K 😊

[@CoolBreezeDude]

What junction box is that ? Do the 81pa match the screw holes ?

[@antoniosa]

Thanks for share.. Could you give us the link for the rounded box you used to fix the camera ?

[@theoteam4641]

Your welcome, the box I used is just a normal aluminium box. I added a extra holes in it to make sure that the camera is straight and sealed it up with silicone. Hope that helps 😊

[@antoniosa]

@@theoteam4641 Cool. I’ll use this hack too 😀

[@carlvaz]

Does anyone know what is the vertical FOV?

[@theoteam4641]

The Vertical FOV is 45 degrees

[@carlvaz]

@@theoteam4641 Thank you, for this information.

[@theoteam4641]

@@carlvaz your welcome