HIKVISION PTZ Mini Dome Security Camera Setup & Review 

What camera did you buy link?

Is this the camera you purchased: amzn.to/36TWvTY

@@HomeTechDIY yes that's it.. mine is still working great. Hikvision DS-2DE3304W-DE .

You are correct. A 2-axis PTZ when wall mounted would not give you proper horizonal panning. You would only have vertical and image rotation.

Thanks! Yes, most seem to be IP cameras. If you DVR accepts 2 IP cameras, that might work. If you DVR is on your network, you might be able to add the camera to a different part of your network and configure the DVR to see it. I did something similar here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rOoCw-iZfMU.html

Wonderful question!! Hikvision's lack of accessibility to their products is unfortunately a huge downfall. It's pretty much impossible to find their products from an official dealer. I would recommend using B&H in the US, but dealing with the exchange, duty and they return shipping if required, is all a pain. I took my chances with grey market products from Amazon and AliExpress. There is no technical support or warranty, but at least the products are a decent price and there is quite a lot of help in the online community. There are also wanna-be dealers, like www.aartech.ca/. They are not official but do sell the products and they list the prices. I reached out to them a couple times and their support wasn't the greatest. Hope this helps.

Agreed, that is weird. I have been using one under an eave for a while, while it doesn't get wet, there are no issues. I also have one installed on my fence and it is not sheltered from the weather at all. It too has been perfect and seen lots of rain, freezing rain and snow.

I have this video on the limits: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4gOxu2ZHW5Q.html Setting up presets: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uLun7Pf1FMo.html I don't have any comparisons of other non-IR cameras however, the image quality of this camera is fantastic! The only possible concern is that the subject might be blown out at night if it doesn't fill the entire frame. I use this camera on the edge of my property facing my house. At night, my outdoor house lights will appear very bright to the camera and the camera will blow out the house while the yard and sky remain dark. When I zoom in on the house and the house fills the frame, the camera adjusts to the lights so I can see the details of the building.

Arch Angel: I don't sell video cams, systems or any of these things but I have been installing and personally using video surveillance for 25 years. In the end I find that "Blue Iris" software on a dedicated Windows PC is the best and most economical solution to all of this. Blue Iris is amazing and incredibly versatile! If you don't know about it check it out.

Yes, check out where I do just that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uLun7Pf1FMo.html&lc

I bought 4 generic illuminators on eBay and I am in the process of testing them. I should have that video up in a couple of weeks and hopefully that will answer your question.

newfiebort cool those look like the same thing I was going to order. Thx!

Here is where I bought mine on AliExpress. I haven't updated it however (but it doesn't need an update): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/yZ7UNNZ Here is the camera on Amazon (looks like it can be upgraded if needed): amzn.to/2qZtVMj See my Blog for more links: newfiebort.com/hikvision-mini-ptz-unboxing-setup-install-and-review-2/

Thank you. I've been following your channel for weeks and now I'm ready to make a purchase. I was trying to buy from authorized dealers here in the U.S. but none will sell directly to the consumer.

Allie Express seller XinRay has serious issues with late deliveries and malfunctioning camera to a NL buyer. I use SV3C 4 mp Bullet cam, ir, Poe, p2p, Onvif, only $60 on Amazon, factory direct seller, warranty. No issues, excellent vids, specs same as Foscam. Has superb picture quality!

I purchased my NVR directly from an authorized dealer and then bought a few cameras from Amazon. I've not tried to update the firmware as I don't want to eat the cash if I brick the cameras. I'm not worried about someone hacking into my cameras because I've turned off UPnP and I use a VPN to connect to my home network first and then use the Hikvision application. So far, I've had zero issues.

No, you can use PoE or the 12v input to supply the camera with power.

Thanks and I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos. The only NAS experience I have is with a d-link 2-drive NAS and I found that once I hit 6 cameras I ran into a bottle neck. It was 7 years ago now. Not sure if it was a network or read/write issue. I now use a dedicated PC running BlueIris and a Hikvision NVR.

No, there is only digital zoom when playing back footage. The only real difference is that there is no Pan or Tilt. Sometime the varifocal have long focusing times too.

The modem plus into the LAN port on the NVR and the mini dome plugs into any one of the group of camera or channel ports. Are you using a mobile app to try and see the cameras?

@@HomeTechDIY I would like to be able to see the footage on a TV screen with the NVR or DVR but I would also like to be able to access the footage via my laptop. I'm going away for a three months so I'm trying to prepare for that but I don't know how much data that means on a DVR or NVR. The info would be helpful. Thanks!!

There is an HDMI port on the NVR to see the live feed and footage on a TV. To access the NVR using a laptop, I think the PC app is called iVMS. I used it a few years ago and it was difficult to setup. There is also an iPhone app, and also difficult to get working. I am no longer using my NVR, but rather a dedicated PC to record my cameras. Maybe research, Hikvision Remove Viewing of NVR for more information. To see how much data you use on the NVR hard drive, look up Storage Capacity Calculator. Here is an example: www.westerndigital.com/tools/surveillance-capacity-calculator Hope this helps!

@@HomeTechDIY Thanks for your prompt response. Is there a way to contact you direct? I researched the 6MP Vandal Dome PoE IP Camera. I'd ideally like to use a DVR but be able to access the footage from afar. I feel like I'm repeating myself because I am so confused.

Sorry, I don't offer one on one services at this time. I don't have anything additional to add on remote access of the Hikvision NVR. I think one of their remote options is called Hik-Connect. I tried to set it up last year and couldn't figure it out.

Hey! No, I haven't had this issue before with big temperature drops. We have very low humidity here in the prairies, so that could be working in my favor. Is there a Silica Gel bag inside the dome on that model?

Thanks for the info! We have anywhere from single digit to 95% humidity so it varies widely as well. Can I take the dome off of this model to check it? I thought I saw in your video where you said it was sealed so I guess I thought that meant I wasn't able to take the dome off like I can with the 2132 cameras. I don't see any desiccant just looking in it thru the dome. ETA: Looking at this manual (www.hikvision.com//uploadfile/image/510581_InstallationManualofNetworkMiniPTZCameraV5.3.10.pdf) it appears that if this is considered the 3-inch Mini PTZ then you take out the 3 screws on the bottom that attach the camera to the mounting plate to take off the dome correct?

I took the dome off (there are 3 torx screws under the mounting plate that you can remove and it just comes off) of the camera that is in the house. The dome does in fact come off I found out and there wasn't any desiccant in there. I am going to guess the ones outside are the same so I ordered some .5 gram packs and will put a couple in each camera. I am hoping that opening them in the house after letting them acclimate will allow them to not have any more issues. Hikvision support said that if they frost at anything more than -22F they are defective but given the lack of desiccant I want to try that first as just like a house window will frost given the right conditions I think any dome will too given how they are "sealed" but not really purged or anything.

Glad to hear you were able to take the cover off. I'm a little concerned about the seal and if air may be leaking in. Agreed on giving desiccant a try. Please let me know how it goes. :)

I wondered about the seal too but it appears to be a good quality seal and it is sealing down from what I can feel while tightening the screws. There isn't much room to put desiccant in it so I put a tiny packet (.5 grams) between the ring that holds the dome in and the side of the housing and put a piece of tape to hold it which seems to work as it doesn't hinder the movement of the camera. I am honestly thinking that there was just a bit too much humidity inside the dome from the factory when it was sealed so when it hit -8F last night the condensation formed. I plan on swapping the cameras out next time it is at least 15F outside and will see what happens when the temp drops again. I hate when we hit the negatives :-) I will post an update when I find out if it works. They are really awesome cameras though for the money and don't regret getting them. I am actually happy that I found out they can be taken apart.

No, from what I can see, it does not support tracking. You can set up patrols to move the camera around automatically, but I haven't seen motion tracking yet.... still learning though

No, it does not record sound

Thanks! I have only recorded footage to a PC via BlueIris and the Hikvision NVR. So far, so good!

I could not see that on RU-vid, do you have the link?

In this PTZ video, I show the footage from BlueIris. I haven't gone into details on setting it up, but there are samples of footage. In my NVR videos, I show how to set up recording: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-fNwK-rogI.html I hope that helps.

Thanks for noticing! I spent most of the weekend in Photoshop and learning After Effects. :)

Do you use the CC package or CS package? Because I've found CC to be better

I'm using the CC package and it's awesome!! Just wish I had more time to dedicate to being creative.

No, not yet, I'm still putting together the products for a comprehensive review on IR illuminators. I hope to get outside soon to do this video, as long as there is no snow on the ground to interfere with my experiment.

I'm also looking forward to your video on IR illuminators. I just ordered this camera as well.

No, but it's on my list.

never mind i got it work...

Hi felix. So u can set motion detection with this ptz? Or intrusion detection?

Yes, absolutely!

Sounds like a port issue. What is the HTTP port?

Yes

On AliExpress and Ebay from the gray market (non-North American versions).

Try Newegg.ca, on sale for CAN$220, www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=DS-2DE3304W-DE&N=-1&isNodeId=1

www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACC263B6959 $238 inc HST and freight.

Thanks for the comment. Are you referring to the upside down cat that is in the frame when showing the default setting out of the box (when the camera is face-up so the dome cover doesn't get scratched)?

@@HomeTechDIY yes