Cameras to buy?

schneideris
schneideris
in Cameras

I have two TrendNet dome cameras that are older and not doing well at night. Time to consider switching them out. Would love to hear any recommendations on newer, more capable, cameras. I will also add that I am only looking at PoE camera's (no WiFi).

What to get, and what to avoid?

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  • Ben
    Ben

    My opinions on this question:

    Axis - expensive but high quality.

    Vivotek - mid-priced with a big range of great cameras.

    Dahua Technology or Hikvision - big range, excellent and inexpensive dome/turret/bullet cameras, but can be difficult to source/buy genuine products that aren't grey-market imports.

    Amcrest - the best "low-cost" manufacturer - cheap and reliable.

    Avoid: Reolink (though newer cameras/firmware are better than older ones), Foscam, anything battery-powered, Ubiquiti (nice hardware but they removed support for open standards so can't be used with SecuritySpy), any brand you don't recognise (there are a ton of cheap no-name Chinese cameras; some work, some are just junk).

  • schneideris
    schneideris

    Thanks Ben,

    Much appreciated. Gives me a great place to start. Especially knowing to stay away from Reolink.

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