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Anyone have camera suggestions? I've got 2 spare raspi 5s that would probably be a good base.

by ibejoeb 3mo ago

ranger_danger 3mo ago
In my experience, budget USB cameras are not reliable as a long-term solution because they randomly stop working in different ways after days of use and must be power-cycled. Instead I would suggest either a direct CSI connection or an external GigE camera.
- fy20 3mo ago
  I'd just bite the bullet and get proper security cameras. I got a few 4K something or other from Ankke (rebranded HikVision) 5 years ago and they still work fine. They were about €100 each.
  - ranger_danger 2mo ago
    For those that don't know, Hikvision is banned in several countries now due to both cybersecurity reasons and human rights violations: https://ipvm.com/reports/hikua-bans https://ipvm.com/reports/hikua-bans I have also tried many other IP camera brands over the years, but it seems none of them have figured out how to output fully compliant RTP/RTMP/etc. streams so I end up always having strange and random problems receiving fluid streams from them into a central server. Coupled with the fact that many brands are just using the same recycled white-label Chinese firmware, I'm not surprised. Would love better recommendations though if any exist.
    - Namidairo 2mo ago
      > I have also tried many other IP camera brands over the years, but it seems none of them have figured out how to output fully compliant RTP/RTMP/etc. streams so I end up always having strange and random problems receiving fluid streams from them into a central server. Another issue is semi-compliant ONVIF implementations for PTZ cameras and/or not having relative movement implemented. Or you know, just lacking RTSP and ONVIF entirely. > Coupled with the fact that many brands are just using the same recycled white-label Chinese firmware, I'm not surprised. SDKs for many of the SoCs not being available is really annoying as well. Some of the Ingenic, Sigmastar, Goke etc. are available, but I think many were just leaks from customers rather than intentional releases.
    - Fabricio20 2mo ago
      I've had some great success with Reolink. Decent video quality and the software is made with RTSP/RTMP support in mind, including a proper web portal on the camera so you don't even need the phone app for setup. Not too sure if you are looking for non Chinese manufactured though, down here anything else is just way too expensive and lower quality anyway!
- zeldone 2mo ago
  I was able to keep everything running without a reboot for more than 3 weeks.
dvno42 3mo ago
Old Axis cams show up on eBay. Those are pretty standards oriented and easy to work with. Most hanwah and some Samsung are fine too.
- kotaKat 3mo ago
  Arecont Vision cameras are fun too. Casino mode, anyone? "This feature ensures continuous full-motion recording at 30 frames per second (fps) to comply with gaming industry regulations. Casino Mode guarantees that the frame rate will not dip below 30 fps by forcing automatic bit rate and exposure control to maintain specific predetermined settings." [1] https://www.retailitinsights.com/doc/arecont-vision-adds-casino-mode-to-full-hd-0001 https://www.retailitinsights.com/doc/arecont-vision-adds-cas...

Anyone have camera suggestions? I've got 2 spare raspi 5s that would probably be a good base.

by ibejoeb 3mo ago

Anyone have camera suggestions? I've got 2 spare raspi 5s that would probably be a good base.

In my experience, budget USB cameras are not reliable as a long-term solution because they randomly stop working in different ways after days of use and must be power-cycled. Instead I would suggest either a direct CSI connection or an external GigE camera.

fy20 3mo ago
I'd just bite the bullet and get proper security cameras. I got a few 4K something or other from Ankke (rebranded HikVision) 5 years ago and they still work fine. They were about €100 each.
- ranger_danger 2mo ago
  For those that don't know, Hikvision is banned in several countries now due to both cybersecurity reasons and human rights violations: https://ipvm.com/reports/hikua-bans https://ipvm.com/reports/hikua-bans I have also tried many other IP camera brands over the years, but it seems none of them have figured out how to output fully compliant RTP/RTMP/etc. streams so I end up always having strange and random problems receiving fluid streams from them into a central server. Coupled with the fact that many brands are just using the same recycled white-label Chinese firmware, I'm not surprised. Would love better recommendations though if any exist.
  - Namidairo 2mo ago
    > I have also tried many other IP camera brands over the years, but it seems none of them have figured out how to output fully compliant RTP/RTMP/etc. streams so I end up always having strange and random problems receiving fluid streams from them into a central server. Another issue is semi-compliant ONVIF implementations for PTZ cameras and/or not having relative movement implemented. Or you know, just lacking RTSP and ONVIF entirely. > Coupled with the fact that many brands are just using the same recycled white-label Chinese firmware, I'm not surprised. SDKs for many of the SoCs not being available is really annoying as well. Some of the Ingenic, Sigmastar, Goke etc. are available, but I think many were just leaks from customers rather than intentional releases.
  - Fabricio20 2mo ago
    I've had some great success with Reolink. Decent video quality and the software is made with RTSP/RTMP support in mind, including a proper web portal on the camera so you don't even need the phone app for setup. Not too sure if you are looking for non Chinese manufactured though, down here anything else is just way too expensive and lower quality anyway!
zeldone 2mo ago
I was able to keep everything running without a reboot for more than 3 weeks.

dvno42 3mo ago

Old Axis cams show up on eBay. Those are pretty standards oriented and easy to work with. Most hanwah and some Samsung are fine too.

kotaKat 3mo ago
Arecont Vision cameras are fun too. Casino mode, anyone? "This feature ensures continuous full-motion recording at 30 frames per second (fps) to comply with gaming industry regulations. Casino Mode guarantees that the frame rate will not dip below 30 fps by forcing automatic bit rate and exposure control to maintain specific predetermined settings." [1] https://www.retailitinsights.com/doc/arecont-vision-adds-casino-mode-to-full-hd-0001 https://www.retailitinsights.com/doc/arecont-vision-adds-cas...