Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-AS-S3 2.8mm turret fixed lens

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Thanks to @EMPIRETECANDY once again for furnishing this camera for fair and honest review.

It can be purchased HERE or HERE.

I have the 2.8mm version, it is also optionally available as a 3.6mm or 6mm lens.

4MP IR Fixed-focal Eyeball Network Camera
  • 4-MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor, low luminance, and high definition image.
  • Outputs max. 4 MP (2688×1520) @25/30fps
  • Built-in IR LED, and the max. illumination distance is 50 m.
  • ROI, SVC, SMART H.264+/H.265+, AI H.264/H.265, encoding after filter, flexible coding, applicable to various bandwidth and storage environments.
  • Rotation mode, WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking, applicable to various monitoring scenes.
  • With deep learning algorithm, it supports: video metadata, smart sound detection, IVS, face detection, smart object detection, and people counting, etc.
  • Alarm: 1 in, 1 out; audio: 1 in, 1 out; supports max. 512 GB Micro SD card, built-in MIC.
  • 12 VDC/PoE power supply; ePoE.
  • IP67 protection.
  • SMD 3.0.
H264H, CBR, 8192, Iframe 15, FPS 15.

Firmware: V3.100.15OG000.0.R, Build Date: 2023-11-27

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Be sure to choose 1440p in YT player.


 
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looney2ns said:
Thanks to @EMPIRETECANDY once again for furnishing this camera for fair and honest review.

It can be purchased HERE or HERE.

I have the 2.8mm version, it is also optionally available as a 3.6mm or 6mm lens.

4MP IR Fixed-focal Eyeball Network Camera
  • 4-MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor, low luminance, and high definition image.
  • Outputs max. 4 MP (2688×1520) @25/30fps
  • Built-in IR LED, and the max. illumination distance is 50 m.
  • ROI, SVC, SMART H.264+/H.265+, AI H.264/H.265, encoding after filter, flexible coding, applicable to various bandwidth and storage environments.
  • Rotation mode, WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking, applicable to various monitoring scenes.
  • With deep learning algorithm, it supports: video metadata, smart sound detection, IVS, face detection, smart object detection, and people counting, etc.
  • Alarm: 1 in, 1 out; audio: 1 in, 1 out; supports max. 512 GB Micro SD card, built-in MIC.
  • 12 VDC/PoE power supply; ePoE.
  • IP67 protection.
  • SMD 3.0.
H264H, CBR, 8192, Iframe 15, FPS 15.

Firmware: V3.100.15OG000.0.R, Build Date: 2023-11-27

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Man, that is gorgeous color and clarity IMO....Thanks for the review!
 
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EMPIRETECANDY said:
Maybe we will get some 4K to test at looney;s low light place with S3 tech
Make some compare.
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Yeah we really need this and if possible vs 4kt. IR is ok but B&W really has a negative effect on identification.

Colour makes such a difference if it's possible to run it at high shutters with only a little additional light. ie 300-400 lumens.
 
EMPIRETECANDY said:
Maybe we will get some 4K to test at looney;s low light place with S3 tech
Make some compare.
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This would be very interesting to see. Based on specs, the 581R is so close in light sensitivity that there's hardly any difference.

541R: 0.0007 lux color
0.0004 lux B/W

581R: 0.0008 lux color
0.0004 lux B/W (same sensitivity with IR lighting!)

For comparison, the 4k/x spec is 0.0005 lux color
 
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Looeny will start the fixed lens view firstly when he is free. ;)
 
tigerwillow1 said:
This would be very interesting to see. Based on specs, the 581R is so close in light sensitivity that there's hardly any difference.

541R: 0.0007 lux color
0.0004 lux B/W

581R: 0.0008 lux color
0.0004 lux B/W (same sensitivity with IR lighting!)

For comparison, the 4k/x spec is 0.0005 lux color
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Keep in mind that @EMPIRETECANDY is referring to the S3 model of the 4KT camera, not the 58IR camera.

I compared the 54IR and 58IR in this thread and showed that the difference between the two is a lot larger than the LUX ratings...

Mini-Review - 5842-Z4E-S3 AKA B58IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5842-Z4E (8MP on the 1/1.8" sensor)

Given the improvements that Dahua has made with the 5442 S3 series and the incredible night performance improvements, time to see if putting 8MP on the same size sensor results in a degradation or improved performance, so compliments of @EMPIRETECANDY we have one to do a side-by-side comparison...
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wittaj said:
Keep in mind that @EMPIRETECANDY is referring to the S3 model of the 4KT camera, not the 58IR camera.
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Got it. I was taking the 4K as the generic pixel count, not the specific model.
 
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@looney2ns do you know if @EMPIRETECANDY ever got comparable 4k cameras and if so, what are your thoughts on choosing one over the other?
In my case out here in the woods I still want that excellent low light ability the 4mp give with the sensor. Curious if the 4k is able to match this night utility for animals yet.
Thanks
 
Chokolinho said:
Okay, I see. There is a video where someone shows the camera and it can be moved back and forth even though it is fixed. is that true?
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It is a tab instead of a locking screw. But if it is going up high where yours is, it won't be an issue and would actually make it easier for you to angle it.
 
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wittaj said:
It is a tab instead of a locking screw. But if it is going up high where yours is, it won't be an issue and would actually make it easier for you to angle it.
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i would use the camera for the front door in 3.6mm. I am not so satisfied with the IPC-HDBW5442H-ZHE.
 
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