Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

Thomas463
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Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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Hi Friends!

I want to build a Security Setup with approx. 10-11 outdoor Cameras.

I want to go witz approx 5MP ecause i think 4k is a bit too much in terms of price and the picture quality might suffer in low light because of the smaller pixels at the same chip size.

I want a good low light too.

I was looking on the Rheolink 810A, but i saw some bad things in terms of Connecting with BlueIris.

Maybe 1-2 of the 11 Cams would be ptz, the rest would be bullet-style preferred.

The cams shold be less than 100 usd too.

What would be your Pick and why?

Thanks a lot!
Best Wishes from Austria!
Thomas
HeneryH
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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These are slightly out of your budget at about $130 and only 2mp but I love these.

As of 6 months ago these were one of the hobbyist favorites. Andy sells them direct from Hong Kong and shipping is super fast. Even faster than some domestic. I usually get them from him in two or three business days. He's a reliable seller.

IPC-T3241T-ZAS
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000506 ... 50469131.0
  • Optical vari-focal to get just the zoom level that you desire for any scene
  • Sound recording
  • Turrets are better than bullets according to those with lots of experience
  • Great night vision
The 2mp is way more than acceptable for me. Way more.

This is a clip from the previous generation 2mp during the day
https://youtu.be/dv1NsboX0wo
Thomas463
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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Thanks for your reply!

2MP is for me too less. And the price is high too. Of cause with 10+ cams is it a bit pricy...

Night video is for mee important too.

Thx
Thomas
MikeLud
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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Thomas,

The IPC-T3241T-ZAS that HeneryH is recommending is a great low cost camera and will outperform most 4K in night mode.

Mike
Thomas463
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The IPC-T3241T-ZAS costs in my area 160 EUR (approx 180 usd). That is far too much for me.

But night vision is beautiful.
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The vendor that HeneryH recommended is having a sale Aug.25th-27th and the IPC-T3241T-ZAS cost will be 103 EUR (120 usd). see attachment for details
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Thomas463
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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What else would you say is a good camera?
thx
MikeLud
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Thomas463 wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:45 am What else would you say is a good camera?
thx
Thomas,

Below are cameras rated from Good to Best, they all will give good low light performance.
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HeneryH
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

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On the 2MP ones, I think the ZAS adds audio to the ZS
Thomas463
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Re: Best budget 5MP Network Cam for BlueIris

Post by Thomas463 »

I've seen some footage of the Annke NC400.

I'm impresst with it too.

Has someone expirience with it? It should be compatible with the BI5 software.

Thx
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