Amcrest 5MP Outdoor POE Camera 2592 x 1944p Bullet IP Security Camera, IP67, 132° Viewing Angle, Human & Vehicle Detection, Tripwire & Intrusion, 5-Megapixel, IP5M-B1186EB-AI-V3 (Black)

These are my initial thoughts after getting it setup and working with my NVR (PorConnect A800+), but not installed.I got this camera to replace an AvertX camera that bit the dust after a disappointing short almost 6 years in use. The AvertX system from Costco came with 4K HD POE cameras (8MP). This system has been great, but in the last year 2 of the cameras have died and one more seems a bit on the way out. The replacement cameras from AvertX are $280. So, I hadn’t replaced those cameras immediately until I looked into my choices as I wasn’t really eager to spend $600 for three cameras.This camera feels real solid as far as weight goes, equivalent to the AvertX cameras that came with my system. The camera housing is metal. The mount is plastic. A couple things to note, that I have discovered as part of setting this up in my house for later installation outdoors:1. This is not a 4K camera and the ratio is different. The ratio with my Avertx cameras is 16:9 (3840 x 2160) like true HD. This camera is 4:3 (2592 x 1944).2. It is a little tricky to get the password changed. The AvertX software would not connect directly to the camera. I had to connect the camera Ethernet cable to my switch and then power the power injector dongle with a 30-year-old wall wart Radio Shack AC Adapter (Cat No 273-1662) set to 12V that had multiple connectors one of which actually fit the dongle. With that setup, I was able to use the Amcrest recommended network config tool (Amcrest_ConfigTool_Eng_V3.20.10.T.180715) to get the IP address of the camera and put that in my Chrome browser to directly connect to it. Once this was accomplished, I could actually change the default user ID and password. There are a lot of other settings in there as well, many of which are not accessible from within my AvertX user interface to the camera.3. Since this is not an AvertX camera, it appears I do not have the ability to change many of the settings of the camera using their software. See the pictures showing what is available with the AvertX camera vs. the Amcrest camera. Also, note that the AvertX camera capture has a Connect Directly to Camera link while the Amcrest does not.4. So far, I have not been able to figure out how to connect directly to the Amcrest camera while it is connected to my AvertX NVR. I have not tried any of the phone apps that Amcrest mentions in their documentation. So far, I have had to do the process in #2 to connect directly.For an almost $250 price savings (after taxes) over the AvertX camera, I am happy so far. It looks like I am giving up some setup conveniences for that savings and we’ll only know if it is worth it once 5 or 6 years have elapsed, to see if this one lasts as long. There are 4 AvertX cameras left and one of those has already changed as far as video quality goes. It may be on its last legs although the first two to die just quit without warning. The Phoenix desert heat has got to be brutal on these things. If this one works out over the next few months, I will probably feel more comfortable splurging for the Amcrest 4K version of this one (IP8M-2496EW-AI-V3) which seems to be regularly priced at about $100.I’ll update this review with my longer term findings after a few months.

I had a very poor experience with an Amcrest NVR many MANY years ago, and relentlessly targeted them for their failures. The CEO contacted me directly and tried to reconcile, even sent me a couple free cameras. I kinda balked at it because it didn't fix the NVR problems, but I was impressed by these two cameras he sent me. This was like 10 years ago. I now EXCLUSIVELY buy Amcrest cameras for use with blueiris. Both those cameras are still in operation today.This camera is no different. Just excellent. I'm most impressed with the night vision on this one. I notice that this one stays in daytime mode even after dark. The colors are incredible, and doesn't switch over until it absolutely needs to. Meanwhile, I've got one of those 10 year old Amcrest cameras in my garage and even during the day with light shining into the garage, it stays in night mode. Not sure why. This new one excels.Just bought another one to replace an older outdoor one that gets hammered by the sun all day every day, and has been in place for years. IR lights failing and it's time for some 4k.

I have an older model DVR through the same company and needed a replacement camera so I purchased this. Unfortunately this camera is not compatible with there older 2018 DVR as I found out through customer service at amcrest, this camera requires more power then the old models. So I’m keeping the camera and going to purchases there 4 camera & DVR package in the near future. I can not comment on the ease of setup, or the clarity of picture because I can’t use it yet. I can say they definitely bulked up there cameras since the 2017 models. It’s heavier and made of metal and thick glass over the lens. The connection ports also look better and weather resistant.

I’m actually very surprised how well these work. The night time image is way better than my old cameras, very good image quality day and night! The ir light really lights up the areas I’m trying to see. I added a external ir floodlight and it’s as good at night as it is in the day

So las cámaras que yo siempre uso y recomiendo a mis clientes.

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