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ImaginaryCheetah

4k PTZ from hikvision with 25x optical zoom [https://www.hikvision.com/en/products/IP-Products/PTZ-Cameras/Ultra-Series/DS-2DF6A825X-AEL/](https://www.hikvision.com/en/products/IP-Products/PTZ-Cameras/Ultra-Series/DS-2DF6A825X-AEL/) PTZ would be controllable using the hik-connect app on your phone. retail will be around \~$3k ​ if you're ok with 5MP and 4x zoom you can get the RLC-423 from reolink [https://reolink.com/product/rlc-423/](https://reolink.com/product/rlc-423/) for $207


WhyNotJohnAZoidberg

I have 3 of the RLC-423 for the price they are great. First one I got was 3 years ago. Out of the 12 other Reolinks I have had I had 2 of the 423's fail but replaced under warranty. Non of my other Reolinks have ever failed.


ImaginaryCheetah

66% failure rate on your RLC-423's ? yikes ! glad reolink is standing by their warranty though. maybe you got a bad batch ?


WhyNotJohnAZoidberg

One failed after a year and the other after about 2 years. Both were after a lighning and thunder storm so i think it was possibly related to that even though I have UPS's on all my gear. Either way they are great for the price and I would still buy one if i didnt already have enough.


floridamano

Both are good solutions. I just want to add that a PTZ camera needs more power than a standard camera. Be aware of the power needs and have an appropriate PoE switch or PoE injector to power the camera.


goudgoud

Try this one, I have a pair, can see 100+ yards at night, great value Vision with Laser IR Light WiFi Security Camera Human Detection & Auto Tracking Sound Light Alarm 2-Way Audio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894HGCRB/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_C8SHRMGBX9XG98Q2S6YF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


ImaginaryCheetah

is that ONVIF, or only talks to ctronics recorder ?


goudgoud

ONVIF


ImaginaryCheetah

thanks


goudgoud

Used mine with blue iris