![]() I have picked two compelling options from the two companies and pitted them against each other. 4K resolution is the buzzword and 8MP is what you need to get 4K video. In 2023, everybody’s selling 8MP IP cameras. ![]() 8MP 4K IP Camera Duel – Hikvision DS-2CD2085G1-I vs. Foscam US says they had no choice but to cut all ties with Foscam Shenzhen and go it alone as Amcrest Technologies.įoscam security cameras never had a great reputation and once Amcrest launched their own products, they have quickly overtaken the original Foscam brand both in quality, reliability, support service levels, and reputation. However in 2016, the Chinese supplier allegedly started undercutting Foscam US. Foscam US (Foscam Digital Technologies) used to be an independent reseller for the Chinese manufacturer/supplier Foscam Shenzhen. Amcrestįoscam US re-branded themselves as Amcrest Technologies in early 2016. So lock them down using Virtual LANs (VLAN) and strict firewall rules like I have in my DIY home security camera system. Of course, you can always get them from AliExpress as most of us have always done.įrom a technical standpoint, you should treat any security camera the same way – with maximum suspicion that they may be ‘dialing home’ to their manufacturer’s own servers and leaking your data. ![]() They are still being sold by their authorized retail seller BH Photo though. If you live in the USA, there’s one more reason to avoid Hikvision cameras – the US government has recently banned the sale and import of new Hikvision products into the USA unless certain conditions are met. This creates a few ethical and moral quandaries that I won’t go into here – you know what I’m talking about. The Chinese government owns at least a partial stake in Hikvision. The biggest concern I have with Hikvision is not so much about their cameras, but who owns the company. That’s why I am focusing on the main Hikvision brand. Anyway the EZVIZ models are dumbed down versions of the Hikvision cameras and are not worth spending any money on. Confusingly, EZVIZ used to be the name of their cloud app as well. Like 3MP sensors which were unheard of in mainstream IP cameras in 2014 when I bought my first IP camera, the Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I.Ī few years ago, they launched their retail brand EZVIZ. But still they made a splash in the DIY space because of their affordable DIY IP cameras with powerful features. They primarily cater to professional installers and are not really interested in retailing to the general public. Hikvision is a surveillance equipment manufacturer based in Hangzhou China. You’re probably no stranger to Hikvision if you have been dabbling with DIY security cameras for some time. Amcrest – the Stories behind the Brands Hikvision So if you need warranty support please purchase from authorized resellers of Hikvision and Dahua products in your country. Also note that Hikvision and Dahua do not consider certain platforms including Amazon as an authorized seller platform. If you click on one of these links and then purchase something, we may receive a fee. AmcrestĪ quick note: This article may contain affiliate links. ![]() 8MP 4K IP Camera Duel – Hikvision DS-2CD2085G1-I vs.But in any situation that I mentioned above that would favor this camera, I would have no hesitation with this dual lens camera.Īt the end of the day, I am glad I have each camera and have placed each one at the location that allows it to perform its best. From a pure picture quality standpoint with each camera set up in their ideal location, I would lean a little towards the 4K/T at the moment in a little better clarity due to the larger sensor and more MP, especially if one is willing to use the built-in white LEDs. They both serve a purpose and have locations where one would be the better choice than the other. Those wanting a turret version for the smaller form factor.Īt the end of the day, I think it is a toss up between this camera and the 4K/T.An area that you want color, have a little bit of ambient light, but do not want the LED camera lights on like what is needed for the 4K/X.My last example and Wildcats are great examples of a situation that this camera would do very well in. Perhaps an offset of a house where the floodlights would be well ahead of the camera. Any situation where a backlight situation happens that would provide a dark/black silhouette. A camera with light sources that are way in front of the camera and behind the person.I can run this at a much faster shutter than other overview cams and get color with minimal/no blur. An overview camera where IDENTIFY is not the primary purpose, but want the ability to obtain color video without a lot of ambient light.I think the dual lens camera works well in the following conditions: That depends on whether you are ok running the built-in white LEDs of the 4K/T camera. ![]()
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