Where does one buy Duhua cameras?

[HelloAgain]

I'm trying to find a replacement camera that shoots across my backyard. I was looking at the "Dahua Technology WizSense VU-MORE N82DDS2 8MP Outdoor Network Bullet Camera".

The bigger issue I'm having is that while duhua makes a lot of cameras, I can't find many people that actually sell them. I'm considering buying the above camera, if it's any good, from bhphotovideo.com.

Where do you guys get your duhua's? Does anyone know if this N82DDS2 model is any good? I just need something with good full/low light clarity, PoE, and ONVIF. Pretty simple. I'll be hooking it up to Blue Iris and my home assistant setup.

 

[johnfitz]

Howdy! ... I use Hikvision cameras so I can't help you too much... many Dahua users here recommend EmpireTech (Dahua rebranded cameras)... you can check them out here:

EmpireTech | Security Protection | Security Cameras & NVRs

They are the same Dahua cameras without the Dahua logo... the corresponding model numbers are different than the equivalent Dahua camera, but I'm sure others here will help you choose the best model to suit your needs when they wake up tomorrow!

 

[wittaj]

+1 above on Empiretech.

The problem with the Dahua model you picked is that it is 8MP on a sensor designed for 2MP, so it will perform horribly at night.

You want the 54IR (5442) series.

The other issue is you are looking at a Dahua model for the US region, and Dahua sold off the US region, so you are getting at least a 3 year old camera OR a camera that is not a really a Dahua and is being made by another company.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

B&H Photo is an authorized Dahua vendor.

Also, as noted above, empire tech is an authorized vendor who works directly with Dahua and sells a re-branded version of their hardware.

 

[wittaj]

B&H Photo is an authorized Dahua vendor.

Also, as noted above, empire tech is an authorized vendor who works directly with Dahua and sells a re-branded version of their hardware.

Right, but have we seen yet, or confirmed, what happened to Dahua USA after it was sold to another company - is the new company licensed to use the Dahua name on their product for X number of years like Haier does with the GE appliance name, or are the Dahua cams B&H selling old stock prior to the sale?

My understanding, and the model numbers match, is that B&H sells USA region cameras and not international version cameras like Empiretech does.

 

[TonyR]

As mentioned above, Empire Tech sells Dahua-OEM'ed cameras with International firmware. Andy is the EmpireTech store owner, is an IPCT member ( @EMPIRETECANDY ) and has a presence on Amazon.

Consider a turret form factor, specifically this one, available in 2.8mm, 3.6mm or 6mm focal length => EmpireTech Security Wired Camera 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS Ultra Low Light Starlight+ IR Turret AI IP Camera SMD 3.0,AcuPick,IP67,POE and ePOE,Built-in Mic,Vehicle and Human,IPC-T54IR-AS 2.8mm S3

If you must have a bullet form factor, consider this model, also available in 3.6mm focal length=> EmpireTech IP Wired Camera 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS Smart IVS IR Fixed-Focal Mini Bullet IP Camera SMD 3.0, Built-in MIC, Vehicle and Human, IPC-B54IR-ASE-S3 (2.8mm)

 

[HelloAgain]

A bullet isn't a requirement. I tend to gravitate toward them because of the smaller mounting base, that's all. This will be mounted outside to the underside of my deck.

The sticker on the outside doesn't matter much to me either. Largely, I just want stability, a web interface that doesn't require addons, native motion detection, and compatibility with my home assistant hub. I've had good experiences with Duhua in the past (purely by chance probably).

I was leaning toward 8k cameras only because 4k is slowly becoming the norm for everything else and I wanted to plan ahead. Granted, I have had some 1080p stavis (?) cameras that easily out performed a 4k generic camera.

 

[wittaj]

Chase sensor size, not MP.

This industry mainly still use older tech and 4MP is considered by many to be the sweet spot with current tech.

 

[bigredfish]

Bullet form factor cameras generally (but not always) have added LEDs and better depth of field

Nothing at all wrong with them

 

[TonyR]

Just an FYI regarding sensor size. If you cheap out on the sensor size, in reduced lighting you must slow down the shutter to let in enough light....which causes blur IF there's motion. IOW, an 8MP/4K camera performs best in low light ONLY if it has the largest sensor such as a 1/1.2" so it will not be inexpensive.