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Reolink 4K 8MP 16CH PoE IP Smart Security System w/ 3TB HDD NVR + 8x 8MP Cameras (RLK16-810B8-A) on sale for
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Includes:
- 16-Channel 4K NVR w/ 3TB Hard Drive
- 8x 8MP 4k Cameras
Features:
- This security camera system displays in a 3840x2160 detailed image, providing users with crystal-clear footage both during the day and at night
- With 3TB HDD built in and up to 12TB storage capacity, this PoE surveillance kit supports all cameras to record continuously at the same time. You will have all-day videos without missing a beat
- No power cable or adapter is needed. RLK16-810B8-A with Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology needs only a network cable for each camera. Less wiring, less cost, more convenience.
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Do you want the cheapest IP PoE kit for your new home build?
Honestly, if you are building a new home now - focus on running the cables to good locations, you can always get cameras later.
( seriously, you only need one camera to test possible locations, and do plan to run a lot more cables if you're new to this.. )
do see the cliff notes at ipcamtalk, and the notes here
https://slickdeals.net/e/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99
I like at least 2 cameras covering the driveway, at top of door height... most cameras try to mount 6-8 ( update: typo was 9 ) feet high for best chances at getting ID images...
update:
Over cable for new construction, remember to take photos of the structure before the dry wall goes up. ( run N+1+ cable to each location you think you need a cat5e/6 drop )
How I like to place cameras around a typical US home with an attached garage:
2 cameras covering the drive way, one on each side of the garage door at about door top height ( test and confirm the positions, lights affect the image - so you may need to play with the placement ). Aim the cameras so that they both watch over your parked cars. This way you have a chance to catch door checkers which ever way they turn.
1 camera face level at the front door - normally I get a special mini-dome ( smaller profile ) 2.8mm camera for this job. I do not think Reolink carries a model like that.
1 camera watching the package drop area by the front door.
2 cameras covering the sides of the house ( one on each side )
subtotal so far = 6 cameras, and if lucky you can use the garage to help place 4-5 of these cameras ( assuming the garage wall is next to the front door .. not always the case.. )
add 1-2 cameras, If you have a mail box on the street, another camera with a better lens / tighter FOV.
add 1-2 cameras, if you park on the street, another camera with a better lens / tighter FOV.
add 1-2 cameras, if you want to do license plate capture attempts in low light ( see the LPR section of ipcamtalk )
add 1-2 cameras covering side / back doors. ( per door )
add whatever cameras you want covering the back yard
add 1-2 cloud cameras if you like mobile alerts by your front door .. wyze, doorbell ... ( sometimes the cloud cameras work better for mobile alerts.. )
Hi @leeterbike,
Many with experience with better quality camera would disagree on:
1) Reolink cameras are good quality ( Reolink uses very affordable components and thus suffers in low light image capture )
2) use great compression protocals ( some still use H264 iirc and not H265 )
3) Reolink compatibility with Blue Iris and other vms ( Reolink has iFrame issues - see the link below )
4) 12MP cameras .. ( better not to chase MegaPixels on cheap cameras if they do not properly capture what you need.. )
RLC-810A spec sheet does not appear to confirm H265 for this camera..
https://home-cdn.reolink.us/files...ations.
NVR spec sheet shows H.265 and H.264
https://home-cdn.reolink.us/files...ations.
more documentation and discussion on issues that people have reported with Reolink
https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dec...ann.50584/
Hi far3320,
Zmodo folks are a different company.. far worse imho than Reolink. ( that's not a good sign .. )
Hi @Santy83
Please see the link I posted in the reply to leeterbike
Hi @lookenfordeals,
Buy another IP PoE branded camera and compare it with Reolink.
Is Reolink a deal? Depends on what you want the kit to do.
For me, low light image capture is important and Reolink misses on this.
For others, they want the cameras to work well with Blue Iris.. and that is an issue.
Hi @toolmaker69
Never really know if a company will survive:
Q-See was a US company.. reselling a lot of Dahua OEM and another OEM.
( the Q-see IP PoE Dahua OEM cameras in general were good cameras and you can get them to work with Blue Iris or a Dahua OEM NVR if needed )
Reolink is a Chinese based company, and thus selling to those outside of China.
Hi @boball
You want to look for a PTZ camera, or a PT(no Z) camera for that functionality.
iirc Reolink does have at least one model that is a PTZ ( update: 5MP RLC-423 - note this is not a recommendation, as I feel you can find better low light performers than Reolink cameras for imho a reasonable amount more $ .. )
If you don't need 8 cameras, I'm personally waiting on the 12MP cameras to upgrade from a 4MP system I currently have running Milestone software.
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I bought a one off reolink dome camera, and it does have PTZ.
The Reolink cameras perform very poorly even with some light in low light conditions.
Examples are posted at the link I noted before.
If you are charging normal rates for installation, then the cost of getting better cameras than Reolink are only a little bit more compared to the installation cost.
Is Reolink good ?
fyi - covered in
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
and
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
In your case, if you have Dahua OEM Q-see equipment - the cameras will work with Blue Iris and a PoE switch.
fyi - covered in
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
and
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
In your case, if you have Dahua OEM Q-see equipment - the cameras will work with Blue Iris and a PoE switch.
Depends.. do you have quality cabling already run? Are you going run new cabling? ... it gets more complex than I have time to fully cover.
Basically if you have good coax cabling and do not want to run, I would look at a good coax cameras - either Dahua OEM or Hikvision OEM with larger sensors.
The Reolink cameras perform very poorly even with some light in low light conditions.
Examples are posted at the link I noted before.
If you are charging normal rates for installation, then the cost of getting better cameras than Reolink are only a little bit more compared to the installation cost.
I do several installs at business that the owners want ease of use and the most bang for their buck. Those priorities start with lighting, intrusion alarms, then a budget camera system. Its hard to sell them a 10k dollar camera install after selling them lighting, intrusion alarms, and a service program for around 5,000. Most go for the cheaper, inexpensive, easy to use systems like reolink. Even if the better system is only about 1500 more, they still want the best bang for their buck.
I'd love to hook up super nice cameras, milestone software, and super server. However, in the end, insurance will pay out, people/business will buy replacement items, and justice may or may not be served. The best camera system is the one you never use, and to avoid the use of them, lights and alarms will deter most of the issues.
I do several installs at business that the owners want ease of use and the most bang for their buck. Those priorities start with lighting, intrusion alarms, then a budget camera system. Its hard to sell them a 10k dollar camera install after selling them lighting, intrusion alarms, and a service program for around 5,000. Most go for the cheaper, inexpensive, easy to use systems like reolink. Even if the better system is only about 1500 more, they still want the best bang for their buck.
..
Reviewing low light image capture of actual cases, the Reolink cameras not clearly not the best band for the buck when the subject disappears from the video or is a ghost and provides no useful evidence to submit to the authorities besides something, someone sort of did something ..
see the attachment and follow the links.. the evidence to me is very clear on the poor quality of low light image capture for Reolink cameras.
Prime example of a moving subject on a lighted door porch which looks like a ghost..
https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dec...ost-534976
Attachment link at ipcamtalk:
https://ipcamtalk.com/attachments...p
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Reviewing low light image capture of actual cases, the Reolink cameras not clearly not the best band for the buck when the subject disappears from the video or is a ghost and provides no useful evidence to submit to the authorities besides something, someone sort of did something ..
see the attachment and follow the links.. the evidence to me is very clear on the poor quality of low light image capture for Reolink cameras.
Prime example of a moving subject on a lighted door porch which looks like a ghost..
https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dec...ost-534976
Attachment link at ipcamtalk:
https://ipcamtalk.com/attachments...p
Most of my installs are interior or exterior on well lit structures, people can see their kids, cars, and people they can't identify and call police when the see them. They don't care about ghosting in low light areas ,that, if I consulted with them, won't exist.
I get it, it matters to you, but not everyone.
I've watched reolinks footage, on several installs, I encourage you to do some research yourself. Turn off the ir and turn up dynamic range and unless it totally black, you can see rather well with the 4k sensor.
Most of my installs are interior or exterior on well lit structures, people can see their kids, cars, and people they can't identify and call police when the see them. They don't care about ghosting in low light areas ,that, if I consulted with them, won't exist.
I get it, it matters to you, but not everyone.
I've watched reolinks footage, on several installs, I encourage you to do some research yourself. Turn off the ir and turn up dynamic range and unless it totally black, you can see rather well with the 4k sensor.
The businesses you have consulted with may not care to ID anyone, and that's OK - it is up to them.
I've watched countless security camera image and video captures.. and I can even share what others have shared.
( see the post in Slickdeals I referred to on some image captures, as well as the image captures at ipcamtalk..
I've posted a subset of the cctv / security camera footage I have reviewed from youtube in the end of the wiki at this thread: https://slickdeals.net/e/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99 )
I'm attempting to understand your recommendations for Reolink to users on this forum. From my experience, I can not from a professional level recommend Reolink to others who are interested in security cameras in low light conditions.
Your original recommendation:
"Riolink is a good brand for most people for an overall security solution for remote monitoring, alerts, and local storage solutions. The cameras are also very good quality, use great compression protocols, and are addressable to other software for later upgrades if you want blue iris or other software. This price is very competitive. The cameras alone are about this price.
If you don't need 8 cameras, I'm personally waiting on the 12MP cameras to upgrade from a 4MP system I currently have running Milestone software."
( ref: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
Perhaps your recommendation is a conditional one?
"I have installed 2 in houses and several in commercial applications. All of them have either outdoor lightings or emanating light from connecting areas. I do total security security solutions for clients most of those solutions include lighting. The best security cameras are the ones that don't have to be relied on. I have noticed the night quality is less that optimal in near pitch dark areas creating a very noisy image."
ref: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
and
".. . Those priorities start with lighting, intrusion alarms, then a budget camera system. Its hard to sell them a 10k dollar camera install after selling them lighting, intrusion alarms, and a service program for around 5,000. .. "
ref: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
So I am under the impression that you've only found Reolink acceptable when you can install and run $$$ of additional lighting.
Many homeowners may have restrictions in their cities which do not allow them to light up their homes like a car dealership.
In the real world conditions I see for many homeowners, and even many businesses the Reolink camera just do not perform well in low light.
imho it is fine if someone knows Reolink has issues and they are OK with buying Reolink. However, having bought a lot of garbage cameras promoted here and elsewhere - I really feel it is important for those looking for something to have a more properly balanced view than Reolink has actively manipulated on social media and Amazon reviews ( astroturfing, ballot box stuffing, manipulation of influencers, et al .. )
Please do feel free to post any good comparison videos of a moving subject in low light conditions at the thread on this topic i posted at ipcamtalk, because I have not seen anyone show videos that would convince me that Reolink cameras are a viable IP camera for low light conditions. ( https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dec...ann.50584/ )
( seriously, I am open to seeing Reolink producing better performing cameras as I like competition in the market place - I just do not like the distorted reviews and recommendations I have seen, since when I started looking for cameras I got suckered by a lot of those.. )
Perhaps "Add enough lights to make your home look like daylight and these cameras are great values" would be a useful review to those looking for budget Reolink cameras.
https://www.costco.com/.product.1999222.html
https://www.costco.com/.product.199922
Better? Depends on what you want / need?
In general I like to look at the specs and see what I can learn.
The cameras in your link appear to be Hikvision OEM with Image Sensor Size1/2 in.
That should be good.
Would still like to see image and video captures of moving subjects in various light conditions.
Better? Depends on what you want / need?
In general I like to look at the specs and see what I can learn.
The cameras in your link appear to be Hikvision OEM with Image Sensor Size1/2 in.
That should be good.
Would still like to see image and video captures of moving subjects in various light conditions.
I was also looking at that AvertX 6 camera package deal at Costco for $1300. In general, I would prefer buying a security system from Costco as it's easy to return in case things don't work out. I'm not sure if the NVR included is really https://www.avertx.com/a800-plus-...-recorder/ ($1295), but the cameras do seem to be the same as https://www.avertx.com/hd448-4k-i...analytics/ ($330 each). It seems the Costco package deal is an incredible value then ($3275 if it's including the same components as on AvertX's site). Am I missing something here or do you think it's too good to be true?
I originally had a budget of around $750 for a NVR security system with 4-6 4K cameras. I was thinking to wait for a good deal on a Lorex system from Costco. But maybe the AvertX deal is worth paying almost 2x as much to get better components (vs something like https://www.costco.com/lorex-4k-u...117.html)?
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I was also looking at that AvertX 6 camera package deal at Costco for $1300. In general, I would prefer buying a security system from Costco as it's easy to return in case things don't work out. I'm not sure if the NVR included is really https://www.avertx.com/a800-plus-...-recorder/ ($1295), but the cameras do seem to be the same as https://www.avertx.com/hd448-4k-i...analytics/ ($330 each). It seems the Costco package deal is an incredible value then ($3275 if it's including the same components as on AvertX's site). Am I missing something here or do you think it's too good to be true?
I originally had a budget of around $750 for a NVR security system with 4-6 4K cameras. I was thinking to wait for a good deal on a Lorex system from Costco. But maybe the AvertX deal is worth paying almost 2x as much to get better components (vs something like https://www.costco.com/lorex-4k-u...117.html)?
I really like Costco's return policy for security cameras.. best around that I know of, and gives you plenty of time to do a bench test and see if you like it.
( i.e. do not climb a ladder before you test the camera, just setup a buck + rocks and a 2x4 .. search test rig at ipcamtalk for examples.. hopefully people have 2x4 at home.. prices are crazy on those now .. )
I have not seen video comparisons from some of those kits, so I can only share what I have learned so far.
Check the specs for the cameras, look for larger sensors.. some of the newer models from Lorex have smaller sensors and that is a disappointment to me. ( see lorex black friday deal thread here at SDs on that topic )
I like the AvertX 6 camera sensor size.. spec looks good and promising for low light. Would like to see a good low light video capture of a moving subject compared to say a 8MP Hikvision / Dahua OEM camera which is popular enough to get a nice comparison and contrast.
Costco in general gets nice deals at times... I don't know if those cameras are really worth $330 each ( I try not to pay that much.. ) .. seems wishful, but then again a sheet of OSB is going for how much?? .. crazy days
Supply Chain is fubar still, and hard to find the deals we used to like. So if you need something now, and Costco has it - worth giving it a try.
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