Need recommendations on PTZ cameras.

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FLGator

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I have the T5442T - ZE cameras setup and have been working for awhile, but I realize I would be better off with a couple of PTZ cameras and would like to know what you would recommend that is similar to these or of even higher quality.

Any advice and recommendations is greatly appreciated.

I currently use DMSS as my viewing application on my mobile device.
 
The best overall value on the ideal MP/sensor ratio:

Amazon.com : EmpireTech Ultra Smart PTZ Camera 4MP IP POE+ Camera 1/1.8" CMOS Starlight 25x Optical Zoom,Auto Tracking and IVS,Motion Detection,IP67, IK10,PTZ5A4M-25X-S2 : Electronics

Amazon.com : EmpireTech Ultra Smart PTZ Camera 4MP IP POE+ Camera 1/1.8" CMOS Starlight 25x Optical Zoom,Auto Tracking and IVS,Motion Detection,IP67, IK10,PTZ5A4M-25X-S2 : Electronics
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Cheapest ones but will struggle at night due to less than ideal MP/sensor ratio:



EmpireTech PTZ494M-25X 1/2.8" CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight IR 4.8mm–120mm Va


Open up the wallet for a great night experience:

1/1.2" 8Megapixel STARVIS CMOS | 45x optical zoom | Ultra light sensitivity | Max. 25/30 fps@4K | Auto-tracking | Perimeter protection | Face detection | Face recognition | Metadata | SMD Plus | IP67 | Dual light fusion | Electronic defog | Wiper
 
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wittaj said:
The best overall value on the ideal MP/sensor ratio:

Amazon.com : EmpireTech Ultra Smart PTZ Camera 4MP IP POE+ Camera 1/1.8" CMOS Starlight 25x Optical Zoom,Auto Tracking and IVS,Motion Detection,IP67, IK10,PTZ5A4M-25X-S2 : Electronics

Amazon.com : EmpireTech Ultra Smart PTZ Camera 4MP IP POE+ Camera 1/1.8" CMOS Starlight 25x Optical Zoom,Auto Tracking and IVS,Motion Detection,IP67, IK10,PTZ5A4M-25X-S2 : Electronics
www.amazon.com




Cheapest ones but will struggle at night due to less than ideal MP/sensor ratio:



EmpireTech PTZ494M-25X 1/2.8" CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight IR 4.8mm–120mm Va


Open up the wallet for a great night experience:

1/1.2" 8Megapixel STARVIS CMOS | 45x optical zoom | Ultra light sensitivity | Max. 25/30 fps@4K | Auto-tracking | Perimeter protection | Face detection | Face recognition | Metadata | SMD Plus | IP67 | Dual light fusion | Electronic defog | Wiper
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Wow, yeah I was not expecting that high of a price but I understand you get what you pay for. Thank you for the links as well!!
 
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FLGator said:
Wow, yeah I was not expecting that high of a price but I understand you get what you pay for. Thank you for the links as well!!
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Read through this thread first

bigredfish

Thread 'PTZ5A4M-25X Tracking issues - Dahua SD5A425GA-HNR'

Having horrible tracking issues with this PTZ.

Any suggestions? I had a 6 series there for 4 years that had AWESOME tracking, but with the 1/2,8" sensor it just really began to suck in low light (and I think weather may have gotten to it)

The image on this PTZ5A4M-25X / SD5A425GA-HNR is far superior with the 1/1.8" sensor, but if it can't track better than this, it doesn't really matter

www.dahuasecurity.com

SD5A425GA-HNR - Dahua International

SD5A425GA-HNR
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For a residential home I would go with this, though be aware nighttime IR is weak. As @wittaj says its not on the ideal sensor size.
But with adequate ambient light (street lights etc) its fine.

DO NOT get the smoked lens version

Also most folks find out real quick that a PTZ should be used to compliment fixed cameras, not replace them. You will be disappointede when its not focused on a target becasue its run off looking at some other target.

You can also use fixed cameras as spotters to call the PTZ to a place for a closer look when the fixed camera sees something


empiretech01.com

EmpireTech PTZ425DB-AT 1/2.8"CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight IR 5mm–125mm Vari-

4MP, 1/2.8" CMOS 25x optical zoom Max. 25/30fps@4MP IR distance up to 100 m Auto-tracking 1.0 Perimeter protection Face detection Smart Motion Detection 3.0 IP66
empiretech01.com empiretech01.com
 
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samplenhold said:
Remind me again why?
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Buddy got one off of Amazon without checking.

Nighttime IR is weak to begin with, the smoked cover makes it worse
 
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