Axis Chinese Competitor Companion Dome V Tested
Author: Ethan Ace, Published on Jun 29, 2016
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Comments (22)
Luis Carmona
"The new web interface uses HTML 5 to display H.264 video, requiring no ActiveX or other browser plugins common in the past Axis web interface as well as others. "
That in itself should be gold. It's way past due to get rid of Active X controls.
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Tony Darland
Will the new interface be available only with new cameras off the line? Or will it be available via a firmware upgrade?
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Ari Erenthal
I noticed you didn't mention the Companion NVR. It's a compact 8 channel NVR with a built in PoE switch and WiFi hotspot, and comes in 2TB and 4TB, and is built to support Companion series domes. It seems likely to me that this is yet another attempt by Axis to appeal to the mom-and-pop-shop market.
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Undisclosed #1
Not to be a Debbie doubter, but are we 100% sure that this is a pure HTML 5 interface with no plug-ins, or even built-in flash?
For example this interface might appear as such, but relied on built-in flash plugins.
If it proves to be HTML 5 only, Axis deserves massive kudos, as it is possibly the first.
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Jon Dillabaugh
I think it is somewhat sad that they stoop to this level. Sending out crippled cameras just to try and compete on price. Honestly, they should be above these types of desperate moves. I would rather see Axis concentrate on what they excel at. Middle to high end cameras. Either that, or just ship a low end camera without crippling it.
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Boris Dyatlov
Hello, very intersting, thanks. What exatly Hikvision camera do you use in this test? DS-2CD2522F-IS or DS-2CD2522FWD-IS (new platform with true WDR 120db)
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Jiang Chengyuan
What makes the difference that Hikvision 2522 has higher bit rate in day time but lower in the night ? Did you turn on the Smart H.264+ or?
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John Honovich
Update: online pricing remains at or above its MSRP of $169, which is atypical for Axis products.
However, ADI is listing an 18% discount for 'companion specialists' which is a separate Axis dealer category, described by ADI below:
Even at the special dealer price of $190 to $205 for the IR versions, it is still a significant premium over the continuing fall of Chinese alternatives, especially considering the Companion line is officially closed to 3rd party VMS support.
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Undisclosed Integrator #2
What is the username for the RTSP URL? I tried already "admin" and "root" with the administrator password but none of them seem to work.
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