Recent content by IanMK

Hi, I would appreciate some help in identifying potential replacements for a couple of 4mm Hikvision DS-2CD2163G0-I cameras. I've struggled with night performance despite much playing with settings. A streetlight directly opposite one of the cameras has recently been replaced with white LED...

@rompik Yes, I agree. I, too, have wondered how much of an improvement the Darkfighter technology gives. I have also been casting an eye over other manufacturers products, including 'Starlight' offerings. The criticism of Hikvision night vision is a common theme on here. It would be good to...

Thanks Dan. I’ll persevere with my iterative adjustments. DNR & WDR are already on. There’s little pedestrian traffic so you will appreciate that this could take some time :-). Sadly the Hikvision Help files are less than helpful, simply stating the blindingly obvious (e.g. “Set the DNR level...

I have four cameras: DS-2CD2132, DS-2CD2142 and DS-2CD2163 x2 (all 4mm focal length) and I haven't been able to achieve decent night vision performance to allow adequate identification of unwelcome visitors (apart from the DC-2CD2132 installed at the front door). The picture is either too...