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[Insert Coin]

I’ve got a 4 camera Dahua system, I ran the cat 5’s and then got a company in to do the rest, circa £750 I think.

Daylight they can be run at 4K, but I tend to only have 2 at 4K and 2 at 1080p.

Nightime is poor, but I have flood lights all around the outside and when they come on it’s daylight again.

Plus I have 2 hungry dogs and sleep next to a well used pickaxe handle.

 

[Blitz]

I've recently been researching CCTV in anticipation of the arrival of my van - although I've been told this week that due to lockdown and furlough, my conversion date has gone back until September Still, with scrotes knicking bikes from sheds and even setting light to cars parked on driveways, I'm feeling that a deterrent is required. I was considering Swann system but found a review on YouTube comparing this ReoLink 4 system to two others (Swann and Amcrest) and the ReoLink came out on top - as well as being cheaper. 4K 8MP cameras, continuous recording or programmable motion/IR sensing, remote viewing via Internet.View attachment 72851 I know what I'll be doing next weekend!

Just bought this so fingers crossed it's ok.

 

[Ads_Essex]

I have three Hikvision Cameras and the 8 port NVR. NVR is a tad noisy though with the cooling fans running.
You can view the cams on your phone when its all set up using Hik-Connect app. Think there is another link for the app as Hikvision is a part of Huawei so no longer on the playstore but the below site has all the info.
This site has loads of info and a forum you can check out.

IP Cameras and IP CCTV webshop.

IP cameras (aka IP CCTV cameras, Network Cameras, security cameras & web cameras) are now commonly available as multi-megapixel cameras.

www.use-ip.co.uk

Are the Hikvision cameras any good at night?

 

[Robert]

Are the Hikvision cameras any good at night?

I have analog AHD and I am impressed with overall quality and night performance.

 

[Urbanfox]

Are the Hikvision cameras any good at night?

They do have IR and are quite good but B&W only at night. I will try and get a night shot later.

 

[Loz]

Are the Hikvision cameras any good at night?

The very new one I just got is fantastic , they are doing a range of optimised for night and optimised for day.

 

[Urbanfox]

This is the Hikvision cams, both are DS-2CD2é55FW-I 5MP 4mm. The sun is on the front one on this photo.

These are HD, the others where basic not sure if you can see the difference.

Looking out the window and the light has almost gone but still getting a good image.

Ok, the IR has kicked in now but it's not totally black outside yet.

Last one, can't see down the garden now but getting a good image with the camera on IR.

 

[Lmuk17]

I have Hikvision Darkfighter cameras and would recommend them. As others have said, they do switch to B&W with IR at night but they will do colour if the ambient light is bright enough.
They also now do ColorVu cameras which will do a 24/7 colour image but it uses a little white LED spotlight at night...
These show mine at midnight last night.

 

[Loz]

My Darkfighter is still in colour right now until the streetlight goes into dim mode at 00:30 when it will flick to IR and B&W

 

[cgtmiles]

Surely when there’s no light all cameras will display in black and white with infrared.

 

[Loz]

Surely when there’s no light all cameras will display in black and white with infrared.

Configurable. You can make it stay in day mode but you wouldn’t see much if its pitch black.
I have 2 out the front with one set to be permanently in day mode so that if anything sus is going on I get a chance of seeing the true colours of clothing, vehicles etc. The new LED street lights help a lot nowadays.

 

[cgtmiles]

Configurable. You can make it stay in day mode but you wouldn’t see much if its pitch black.
I have 2 out the front with one set to be permanently in day mode so that if anything sus is going on I get a chance of seeing the true colours of clothing, vehicles etc. The new LED street lights help a lot nowadays.

Good idea. I might have a bit of a play around with this tonight, I’ve just let it auto switch but there is a streetlight on until about 12 so it will be interested to see what it can capture in colour

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Configurable. You can make it stay in day mode but you wouldn’t see much if its pitch black.
I have 2 out the front with one set to be permanently in day mode so that if anything sus is going on I get a chance of seeing the true colours of clothing, vehicles etc. The new LED street lights help a lot nowadays.

Our street lights turn off at 23.00 ( edit - 23.30) - don't yours turn off at all?

 

[Grim Reaper]

Ours don't, on all night.
I think the only thing I would like is a camera that follows objects as they move and zooms in to get better images, like the Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE, but all the retailers are hiding their prices.

 

[Urbanfox]

Ours don't, on all night.
I think the only thing I would like is a camera that follows objects as they move and zooms in to get better images, like the Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE, but all the retailers are hiding their prices.

Hikvision stopped all retail sales of their so-called professional range. I purchased my cameras before this. You now have to be a pro installer to get hold of them, that's why you can't see prices on most sites, you have to be registered as a pro. There is another range you can buy, check the link I posted earlier in the thread. You may be able to get them on fleabay but the firmware could be different as they will probably be grey imports.

 

[Loz]

Our street lights turn off at 23.00 ( edit - 23.30) - don't yours turn off at all?

They don’t go out, they dim to half brightness between 00:30 an 05:30 in winter and now in the summer they just go off about 04:30

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Your council isn't as tight with our money as ours is!

 

[Urbanfox]

Don't think ours go out or dim, they changed them all for LEDs. May put the alarm on for 2:30ish just to have a look, or will look if I have to get up for a Jimmy.

 

[amdowney]

Sorry for slow response, I've been bogged down detailing my van with my brother. I run www.cctvkits.co.uk and have looked after a few members on here.. if you are self installing and want the propper Hik stuff drop me a pm, colorvu is the best for the money in low light now . https://www.cctvkits.co.uk/hikvision-4mp-colorvu-4-channel-ip-cctv-kit/

 

[Oldrat]

Sorry for slow response, I've been bogged down detailing my van with my brother. I run www.cctvkits.co.uk and have looked after a few members on here.. if you are self installing and want the propper Hik stuff drop me a pm, colorvu is the best for the money in low light now . https://www.cctvkits.co.uk/hikvision-4mp-colorvu-4-channel-ip-cctv-kit/

Quick Q


Can these be retro fitted or added to existing Hikvision systems already fitted?