Good point on the Darkfighter. I've done more research and I've reduced my considerations to these two PTZ cameras. Both are listed as compatible cameras in Surveillance Station 7.1 Beta
- DS-2DF8223I-AEL https://www.123securityproducts.com/ds-2df8223i-ael.html
- acti i96 https://www.123securityproducts.com/i96.html
I'm having a very hard time deciding between these two. Prices are shown at 123securityproducts and the price is about $300 USD more for the i96($1731USD v $2033USD) I've compared the datasheets, the users manual, and searched the web to help decide but still remain up in the air.
The 8223I-AEL is very large about twice the size of the i96. I like the integrated IR in the 8223I-no IR in the i96 Sensor size is larger for the 8223I (.53 in vs .36 in).
Here's a review and pics I found on the 8223 http://www.securityelectronicsandnetworks.com/articles/2015/03/30/hikvision-darkfighter-ptz-review
Can't find much on the i96 except a few videos.
Between these two I'd appreciate any opinions.