Very nice. Are there any analytic or automated features that use the PTZ (call presets\tours on motion\line crossing then auto track, etc?)
Hikvision PanoVu Mini Tested (Multi-imager + PTZ For ~$500)
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That's a good question, and a feature I was expecting. The specs vaguely mention PTZ linking, but there is no option to trigger a preset from any of the detection rules (motion or intrusion).
We'll double check with tech support, but it doesn't seem to be supported.
The integration/license issues are typically due to the camera not yet being tested or hard coded to require only one license. Most VMSes operate under the one IP = one license rule.
Interesting to see that you can’t trigger a PTZ preset from an analytic.
This is a very interesting model. I hope that the next generation will build on this platform and offer better WDR and codec support.
JD, good feedback. Question: what scenarios or applications do you see as being the best fit for this type of camera?
I see it being a good fit for a client of ours that has a museum remodel going on. We are working with them soon on designing the layout of cameras for the new building. We had fisheye or multi-imagers in mind, but we will also have to evaluate this option as well. I haven’t studied the plans well enough to know if WDR is essential or not, so that could be a deal breaker. But having the integrated PTZ could be a huge bonus.
I know the DS-2CD6D54FWD-IZHS PanoVu camera counts as 4 cameras on Hikvision's NVRs. Does this model count as 4 cameras as well?
Yes, it has to be added four times, same IP address but changing the channel number to 1/2/3/4 depending on which imager you want.
Results in:
That's what I thought. I recommend a post update reflecting the 4 channel spaces taken up on HIK's NVRs. Thanks!
I'm going to add in what I just posted to you, just getting the chart updated to go with it. Thanks for pointing it out!