Annke FCD800 POE Dual Lens 180 degree 8MP $129 - Thoughts

Thanx. Is this latest firmware?
Stable, and all work ok, with this firmware? Tested?
(Without, problems with white diodes, that work all night, after that see my cat)?
Sorry for my cuestion, (and poor english), I am newbie, "in this story"!
Up to date as far as last April when I wrote their customer support and asked for the most updated firmware.
 
Can someone share list of all sported resolutions form main stream ?. Not only max resolution as it is in specs.
4096*1860
4256*1888

Sub-stream
1200*536
960*432

Did anyone managed to update with hikvision firmware?

EDIT: I was able to update
Model is DS-2CD1T83G2P-LIUF/S(L)(RB)

Direct upgrade in WEBUI
Firmware_V5.8.11_251029

Versions before
Device Model
I91EV
Serial No.
I91EV20250801AAWRGD7xxxxxx
Firmware Version
V5.8.10 build 250429
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 241217
Web Version
V5.1.0.52_R0101 build 250321
Firmware Version Property
C-R-E11-0

After
Firmware Version
V5.8.11 build 251029
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 250925
Web Version
V5.1.221_R0101 build 250901
Firmware Version Property
B-R-E11-0
 

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4096*1860
4256*1888

Sub-stream
1200*536
960*432

Did anyone managed to update with hikvision firmware?

EDIT: I was able to update
Model is DS-2CD1T83G2P-LIUF/S(L)(RB)

Direct upgrade in WEBUI
Firmware_V5.8.11_251029

Versions before
Device Model
I91EV
Serial No.
I91EV20250801AAWRGD7xxxxxx
Firmware Version
V5.8.10 build 250429
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 241217
Web Version
V5.1.0.52_R0101 build 250321
Firmware Version Property
C-R-E11-0

After
Firmware Version
V5.8.11 build 251029
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 250925
Web Version
V5.1.221_R0101 build 250901
Firmware Version Property
B-R-E11-0
What did you gain & lose from swapping to hik firmware. My understanding once swapped there is no reverting back correct. Or no way easy to do it.
 
4096*1860
4256*1888

Sub-stream
1200*536
960*432

Did anyone managed to update with hikvision firmware?

EDIT: I was able to update
Model is DS-2CD1T83G2P-LIUF/S(L)(RB)

Direct upgrade in WEBUI
Firmware_V5.8.11_251029

Versions before
Device Model
I91EV
Serial No.
I91EV20250801AAWRGD7xxxxxx
Firmware Version
V5.8.10 build 250429
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 241217
Web Version
V5.1.0.52_R0101 build 250321
Firmware Version Property
C-R-E11-0

After
Firmware Version
V5.8.11 build 251029
Encoding Version
V7.3 build 250925
Web Version
V5.1.221_R0101 build 250901
Firmware Version Property
B-R-E11-0
Hi,

Where did you download the firmware from? When using your link to hikvision I don't see a firmware download link on that page. Also on the firmware pages I dont see them listing DS-2CD1T83G2P-LIUF . Thanks
 
Hi,

Where did you download the firmware from? When using your link to hikvision I don't see a firmware download link on that page. Also on the firmware pages I dont see them listing DS-2CD1T83G2P-LIUF . Thanks
Looks like they removed firmware file
I uploaded it here
Code:
https://filebin.net/qi4vnm0cw04pkzsq

If someone else has access and can find newer firmware please share
 
Looks like they removed firmware file
I uploaded it here
Code:
https://filebin.net/qi4vnm0cw04pkzsq

If someone else has access and can find newer firmware please share
Thanks for the quick response!

I'm not able to upgrade mine, when I click on the folder icon through the camera web interface, no file windows pop up. Tried both Chrome and Edge browsers.
Tried guarding vision SW and it says Not Upgradeable under the Firmware Upgrade section of the tool.
Its also odd that under the motion events, I only see basic event, no option to set human/vehicle

Even the Annke app looks different from what youtube video shows for configuring the camera, spooky!


EDIT: Solved it, I had to install their shady plugin and load Edge into IE compat mode. Below pic changes after app is installed to show more options. Weird.
 

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Sorta disappointed in this camera, it lacks IVS and region crossing support. For a smart camera its pretty dumb, I havent found the FTP part of the config menu, maybe it doesnt exist. Its a fine camera for blue Iris if you just need the onvif stream and doing your own image processing. I prefer the higher end hikvision cameras for $180 that have the 1.8 sensor size and more smart motion sensing options.
 
Sorta disappointed in this camera, it lacks IVS and region crossing support. For a smart camera its pretty dumb, I havent found the FTP part of the config menu, maybe it doesnt exist. Its a fine camera for blue Iris if you just need the onvif stream and doing your own image processing. I prefer the higher end hikvision cameras for $180 that have the 1.8 sensor size and more smart motion sensing options.
Pretty funny. Both are there. I'm guessing that your disappointment is misdirected. Have you tried a mirror? :p
 
Pretty funny. Both are there. I'm guessing that your disappointment is misdirected. Have you tried a mirror? :p
It definitely could be user error, as I've never used an annke brand camera before. Can you show me where the ivs line crossing option is? I posted the pic of what I see in the menu in my prior post.

I also didn't see any online reviewers or the manual mention ivs. Thanks!
 
I am disapointed too.
For How long distance you use this camera?
On wich set up?
On 3-4 meters I can recognize, person, who coming.
But on 8-9, I cant!! Bad picture/video quality.
Blury.
Bad sensor??
(Shutter speed is 100, at moment, nightly best setup for me.
White balance, normal light. Night infrared only, color is worst)
"4K" without (enought) clearnes daily...
4K video must bee much better!
I must can reed shild on autos, on 7-8 meters, distance!
Or recognize who is person on recorded video!
Otherwise, camera is a toy...
For childen playing..
120€, is too expensive for this.

C I have, video quality more clear, with hik firmware?

How much better?
I dont need megapixels without clearnes.
Can this camera give a better picture, on 8 meters distance?
(Normal backyard)
What smatr function I will I lose with Hik FW?

Why is not posibile set sub stream?
Stay seted, sub stream, and after close menu, and open Video settings, again, stay main stream, again..
Bug? Camera software limit?
 
I am disapointed too.
For How long distance you use this camera?
On wich set up?
On 3-4 meters I can recognize, person, who coming.
But on 8-9, I cant!! Bad picture/video quality.
Blury.
Bad sensor??
(Shutter speed is 100, at moment, nightly best setup for me.
White balance, normal light. Night infrared only, color is worst)
"4K" without (enought) clearnes daily...
4K video must bee much better!
I must can reed shild on autos, on 7-8 meters, distance!
Or recognize who is person on recorded video!
Otherwise, camera is a toy...
For childen playing..
120€, is too expensive for this.

C I have, video quality more clear, with hik firmware?

How much better?
I dont need megapixels without clearnes.
Can this camera give a better picture, on 8 meters distance?
(Normal backyard)
What smatr function I will I lose with Hik FW?

Why is not posibile set sub stream?
Stay seted, sub stream, and after close menu, and open Video settings, again, stay main stream, again..
Bug? Camera software limit?
Yeah, you're right. The sensor is too small for the resolution; you can only detect a person from a distance of up to 4–5 meters. With this camera, you won't be able to read license plates from a distance of about 10 meters.
 
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I am disapointed too.
For How long distance you use this camera?
On wich set up?
On 3-4 meters I can recognize, person, who coming.
But on 8-9, I cant!! Bad picture/video quality.
Blury.
Bad sensor??
(Shutter speed is 100, at moment, nightly best setup for me.
White balance, normal light. Night infrared only, color is worst)
"4K" without (enought) clearnes daily...
4K video must bee much better!
I must can reed shild on autos, on 7-8 meters, distance!
Or recognize who is person on recorded video!
Otherwise, camera is a toy...
For childen playing..
120€, is too expensive for this.

C I have, video quality more clear, with hik firmware?

How much better?
I dont need megapixels without clearnes.
Can this camera give a better picture, on 8 meters distance?
(Normal backyard)
What smatr function I will I lose with Hik FW?

Why is not posibile set sub stream?
Stay seted, sub stream, and after close menu, and open Video settings, again, stay main stream, again..
Bug? Camera software limit?

Do look at the DORI calculation in the cliff notes,

Set your expectations appropriately, as often those new to security cameras believe the "enhance enhance enhance" myth sold to us ( heck, before I did the math I also thought they'd do a better job capturing a clear image further away than reality )


many of us like to use 100 ppf .. so here's the equation for that ..


The equation to calculate the Radius (the distance in feet) for identification for 100 ppf as discussed above:
Radius = (( Horizontal Res / 100 ppf ) * ( 360 / H FOV Angle ))/2*Pi

180 degree FOV .. let's use the specs 4096*1860

so

Radius = (( 4096 / 100 ) * ( 360 / 180 )) / 2*Pi = 13 feet .. so when in good light you should be able to get a decent facial ID image of someone who is close to looking at the camera straight on at about 13 feet from the camera.

13 feet is about 4.3M iirc so .. that is about what you want to test this camera at .. 2x the distance and you're getting 1/2 the pixel density
 
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Yeah, you're right. The sensor is too small for the resolution; you can only detect a person from a distance of up to 4–5 meters. With this camera, you won't be able to read license plates from a distance of about 10 meters.
Hik Software, for this camera, (6MP) resolituon, will give better result, on same camera?
I cant set low resolution, with this Annke firmware.
When I "modify this 4-5 to 7 metar with ok clear video, This will cover my yard much, much better, and Iill have something, not fast nothing, like now..
Have plan to buy Annke NC 500, how long distance can I have face enought clear, on IR, nightly?
Sorry Mat, for your answer, I must lerning lot about, I am newbie, with camera hoby. Tnx for answer..
 
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Hik Software, for this camera, (6MP) resolituon, will give better result, on same camera?
I cant set low resolution, with this Annke firmware.
When I "modify this 4-5 to 7 metar with ok clear video, This will cover my yard much, much better, and Iill have something, not fast nothing, like now..
Have plan to buy Annke NC 500, how long distance can I have face enought clear, on IR, nightly?
Sorry Mat, for your answer, I must lerning lot about, I am newbie, with camera hoby. Tnx for answer..
Virtually every Annke camera has a sensor that's too small for the resolution. The only exception is the NC800, but that one is full color. To recognize license plates from 7 meters away, you need a focal length of at least 2.7–12 mm—and not a camera with a fixed 2.8mm lens.

Nc500 is trash. 1/3 Sensor size is small as F.