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expiredcleverknob posted Jun 07, 2024 05:00 PM
Lorex 4K+ UHD 12MP Wired Security Camera System with 6 Cameras & 2TB HDD� | Costco $599
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We've seen the Costco Lorex kits a few times.
Basically they are Dahua OEM, with cameras that have smaller sensors.
Thus, these cameras not as good in low light conditions. ( in general I like products which meet specs / standards better so I like Dahua OEM better than Reolink )
As they are Dahua OEM, you can augment it with a Dahua OEM camera that has a larger sensor. ( you may need to sync ip info, user / password, substream and channel info .. )
If I were to get this kit, I would augment it with 2 better cameras.
Costco in the past has really nice warranty policies on security camera kits, you want to check if that still is the case.
IF you can afford a better setup .. or need better low light performance, then look to spend more than this.
We've seen the Costco Lorex kits a few times.
Basically they are Dahua OEM, with cameras that have smaller sensors.
Thus, these cameras not as good in low light conditions. ( in general I like products which meet specs / standards better so I like Dahua OEM better than Reolink )
As they are Dahua OEM, you can augment it with a Dahua OEM camera that has a larger sensor. ( you may need to sync ip info, user / password, substream and channel info .. )
If I were to get this kit, I would augment it with 2 better cameras.
Costco in the past has really nice warranty policies on security camera kits, you want to check if that still is the case.
IF you can afford a better setup .. or need better low light performance, then look to spend more than this.
what would be a better night vision quality camera without breaking the bank.
I see lot of RioLink not sure how they compare.
what would be a better night vision quality camera without breaking the bank.
I see lot of RioLink not sure how they compare.
I spent a lot of money on cheap cameras when I first started this, and found there's a lot more to learn than I imagined at first. It's not as simple as just getting a lot of MP and wide FOV on each corner of the house.
Reolink, avoid them until you understand this subject matter better. ( you can go see various threads and examples of images at ipcamtalk where I and others have posted on this topic ).
My basic recommendation to everyone new to this..
1) get ONE good Dahua OEM or Hikvision OEM varifocal IP PoE 4MP 1/1.8" sensor camera,
2) get a small PoE switch ( useful to have in the future to test even if you get an NVR with PoE ports )
3) good quality cat5e/6 23 24 AWG cable ..
4) setup a test rig ( can search at ipcamtalk for some who have examples of what they used, example a 2x4, bucket, rocks .. or ladder and board with claps .. various ways to do this )
Then start playing around with FOV, positions, test for what you want to functionally accomplish.
( catch door checkers ? package thieves ? bird watching ? ... )
Pay attention to a concept called DORI ( see ipcamtalk cliff notes for my notes on this ).
I normally want the I part of it .. identify.
Once you figure out what you want, you can then better decide what cameras to get.
Some spots a cheap camera works .. others you need a better camera ( example long driveway at night )
This will also help you test possible mounting positions before drilling any holes.
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I spent a lot of money on cheap cameras when I first started this, and found there's a lot more to learn than I imagined at first. It's not as simple as just getting a lot of MP and wide FOV on each corner of the house.
Reolink, avoid them until you understand this subject matter better. ( you can go see various threads and examples of images at ipcamtalk where I and others have posted on this topic ).
My basic recommendation to everyone new to this..
1) get ONE good Dahua OEM or Hikvision OEM varifocal IP PoE 4MP 1/1.8" sensor camera,
2) get a small PoE switch ( useful to have in the future to test even if you get an NVR with PoE ports )
3) good quality cat5e/6 23 24 AWG cable ..
4) setup a test rig ( can search at ipcamtalk for some who have examples of what they used, example a 2x4, bucket, rocks .. or ladder and board with claps .. various ways to do this )
Then start playing around with FOV, positions, test for what you want to functionally accomplish.
( catch door checkers ? package thieves ? bird watching ? ... )
Pay attention to a concept called DORI ( see ipcamtalk cliff notes for my notes on this ).
I normally want the I part of it .. identify.
Once you figure out what you want, you can then better decide what cameras to get.
Some spots a cheap camera works .. others you need a better camera ( example long driveway at night )
This will also help you test possible mounting positions before drilling any holes.
I personally have not see a video doorbell product I like.
That noted, many ipcamtalk members do like the Reolink PoE video doorbell ( search for the thread over there, and yes seems odd that many there like the doorbell but not the cameras ).
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