Was this a good buy?

[mannyqwerty]

Hello y'all, I've recently purchased this camera off a eBay for $160. The specs seem to be decent with a 1/2.5" sensor and 25x optical zoom and the seller said it's been tested and working, but I am still unsure if this was good buy. From the light research I've done, this seems to be a Hikvision rebrand and I want to know if other people on this forum have owned this specific camera and I would like to know what their experience was like with it. The model number on the box is esnp1a14-ir/25x.

 

[Flintstone61]

Yeah those were a big deal for awhile. I think Nelly's security had a you tube video showing off that model about 3-4 years ago. ok so it was 7 years ago.
he says a different part# than yours, but the case is identical.

 

[Flintstone61]

 

[mannyqwerty]

Awesome, this will be my first decent PTZ and I can't wait to set it up.

 

[cdf1982]

If indeed is Hikvision under the hood, I'd love to know. Thanks!

 

[mannyqwerty]

If indeed is Hikvision under the hood, I'd love to know. Thanks!

It web interface looks like a hikvision if you look at the video provided by @Flintstone61

 

[cdf1982]

It web interface looks like a hikvision if you look at the video provided by @Flintstone61

Oddly enough, the video does not load for me embedded here or on YT. But I take your word for it, thanks for confirming it!

 

[Flintstone61]

Oddly enough, the video does not load for me embedded here or on YT. But I take your word for it, thanks for confirming it!

Thats a classic Hikvision user interface.

 

[cdf1982]

Yup, definitely. Thanks!

 

[Flintstone61]

Hello y'all, I've recently purchased this camera off a eBay for $160. The specs seem to be decent with a 1/2.5" sensor and 25x optical zoom and the seller said it's been tested and working, but I am still unsure if this was good buy. From the light research I've done, this seems to be a Hikvision rebrand and I want to know if other people on this forum have owned this specific camera and I would like to know what their experience was like with it. The model number on the box is esnp1a14-ir/25x.

@cdf1982
here is another one being sold as an ENS branded PTZ

Security Camera IP Dome PTZ | eBay

SPT4C425IR-E(T5) || ENS-H, IPC, 4MP, PTZ, 20X-30X PTZ. Housing: PTZ. – Lens Category: 20X Plus PTZ.

ebay.us

 

[Arjun]

@cdf1982
here is another one being sold as an ENS branded PTZ

Security Camera IP Dome PTZ | eBay

SPT4C425IR-E(T5) || ENS-H, IPC, 4MP, PTZ, 20X-30X PTZ. Housing: PTZ. – Lens Category: 20X Plus PTZ.

ebay.us

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Some of these older models are actually hidden gems. If you still have a 5231 Varifocal turret, it still holds it's reputation in the 2mp category.

 

[cdf1982]

Yes!

Occasionally I see good deals from other brands, but Hikvision's RTSP implementation always seems the most solid and reliable to me

 

[mannyqwerty]

@cdf1982
here is another one being sold as an ENS branded PTZ

Security Camera IP Dome PTZ | eBay

SPT4C425IR-E(T5) || ENS-H, IPC, 4MP, PTZ, 20X-30X PTZ. Housing: PTZ. – Lens Category: 20X Plus PTZ.

ebay.us

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Is there any significant differences between the 1/2.5" and 1/2.8" sensors? I would assume the 1/2.5" is better since it's bigger, though the 1/2.8" seems to be newer?

 

[Arjun]

Yes!

Occasionally I see good deals from other brands, but Hikvision's RTSP implementation always seems the most solid and reliable to me

I have a couple of Hikvision models, but honestly, have always felt the original Web User Interface more clunky than Dahua's Web Interface which is simpler to use

 

[Arjun]

Is there any significant differences between the 1/2.5" and 1/2.8" sensors? I would assume the 1/2.5" is better since it's bigger, though the 1/2.8" seems to be newer?

Size alone makes it more desirable to opt for the model with the 1/2.5" sensor

 

[cdf1982]

Oh, sorry, I didn't fully expand. I hate their web interface with passion. It's the streaming that is very reliable even on poor networks.

 

[cdf1982]

Oh, sorry, I didn't fully expand. I hate their web interface with passion. It's the streaming that is very reliable even on poor networks.

I also have to add that over the years I've had several Users with Dahua cameras and they've always been the happiest people I interacted with.

Dahua is available here in Italy, but not very common. I'd love to try one someday.