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[Prime] Reolink Duo 2 PoE Outdoor Security IP Camera with 180° FoV by Dual-Lens $156.99 Delivered @ Reolink Amazon AU

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[Prime] Reolink Duo 2 PoE Outdoor Security IP Camera with 180° FoV by Dual-Lens $156.99 Delivered @ Reolink Amazon AUAffiliate
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geekcohen on 10/10/2024 - 13:32 amazon.com.au (665 clicks)
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4K UHD VIDEOS WITH 180° VIEWING ANGLE: Combining two lenses into one view, this dual-lens security camera provides an 180° panorama and covers much finer details in 4K resolution with less distortion. An ideal choice for your backyard or driveway. NOTE: Reolink NVR with H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01 Hw previews this camera in 6MP resolution. Please first upgrade your Reolink NVR to the latest firmware version for a better preview performance.

I have one of these, and it is surprisingly awesome! I bought one recently when I redid my security system to REOLINK for $189.99.

I watched a YouTube review and it was pretty good. I'm using it, and it covers the entire front of my house, which I previously had covered by 4 cameras, down into 1.

The review did say that it consumes 2 channels of an NVR as well since it has two cameras. But it is shown as one camera on your monitoring etc.

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  • Boioioioi on 10/10/2024 - 13:39
    +1

    Banger of a deal

  • teacherer on 10/10/2024 - 13:41

    I had one of these, it was good.
    Upgraded it to the same with a spotlight, the one with dedicated spotlights is not as much brighter as i had expected.

    • klaw81 on 10/10/2024 - 17:19

      I also have both floodlight and normal versions. Compared two side by side, you can't really tell much difference in light levels in the recorded footage, but standing on the ground in front of them, the additional illumination is pretty significant.

  • Honeypotdepot on 10/10/2024 - 13:45

    Wish it was wifi

  • 0 0 0 on 10/10/2024 - 13:53

    Less than half the price previously at around $67 delivered from Reolink Australian warehouse. Took 3 days despite ordering from AliExpress.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/851833

    I got two and they're awesome.

    • geekcohen on 10/10/2024 - 13:54

      That is a pretty good deal!

      • choofa on 10/10/2024 - 14:06
        +6

        You mean "was" a good deal unfortunately

        • geekcohen on 10/10/2024 - 14:06
          +1

          Yeah, was a good deal at the time.

  • Punkboy on 10/10/2024 - 13:57

    Is an NVR required or can this run straight from the Reolink android app?

    • geekcohen on 10/10/2024 - 14:04
      -2

      Based on this if you got the WiFi Version then you could do it via the App.

    • harrylives on 10/10/2024 - 14:11
      +4

      I've got 3 running. No NVR work ok through the apps, slightly better on PC

    • bdl on 10/10/2024 - 14:53

      Runs on NVR, Reolink Home Hub, Android/IOS App or desktop client

      If you want to record without an NVR or Home Hub then make sure you install an SD card into the cam

    • ilikeit on 10/10/2024 - 15:18

      You might be able to Scrypted on a pc.

    • klaw81 on 10/10/2024 - 17:16
      +3

      It definitely works without the NVR. You can record to SD card, FTP server, desktop client or Home Hub, or a subscription cloud service. It's also compatible with various 3rd party hardware and software NVRs. Regardless of the storage method, you can access the camera on the iOS and Android apps.

      Bear in mind that this camera is intended to be powered over an Ethernet cable, which an NVR would normally handle. You can use a PoE switch, a stand-alone PoE injector, or if none of that suits you, it can be powered via a 12v plug-pack into 240v, but the plug is not included in the box.

  • jv on 10/10/2024 - 14:03
    -3

    details in 4K resolution

    It's not.

    It is two cameras with a spliced image.

    You can't zoom in and get the same details as a 4K single lens camera.

    • choofa on 10/10/2024 - 14:24
      +1

      This is true. It's a nice wide image but lacks detail

    • klaw81 on 10/10/2024 - 17:08

      4k means the output picture has <4,000 horizontal pixels. The Duo 2 has a resolution of 4608x1728 - it is therefore technically well over 4k. The 4k label is entirely justified, and the total number of pixels delivered is pretty close to a standard 4k TV, albeit at a rather unconventional aspect ratio.

      In effect, the concept of this camera is taking pixels from areas where they're often less useful in a surveillance camera (showing mostly sky and ground) and instead records a 180 degree view of a very wide area. This may or may not be suitable for your particular application, but that's totally okay - surveillance cameras are very much a 'horses for courses' product, and selecting the appropriate camera to achieve a specific result is very important. Getting a pack of many identical cameras and expecting to get optimum performance is actually pretty dumb.

      Cameras like the Duo 2 are best for a broad over-watch role, where context and whole event recording is vital and picture detail is less important. They're an enhancement of what is usually achieved with multiple 2.8mm lenses. If you need detail, a camera with a narrow field of view is required - look for cameras with a 4-8mm lens, or perhaps one with a zoom. A combination of wide and narrow lens cameras will yield the best results.

      Like most camera devices, more megapixels does not necessarily mean more better. Depending on high resolution alone is rarely a successful solution, as the sensor has smaller receptors in the same area, and each receptor gets less light. This usually means worse night-time performance, unless you're spending big money on very fancy gear.

      Of course, if you're unwilling to accept this compromise and still want to get higher resolution AND a super wide field of view, Reolink also offers the Duo 3 with 7680x2160 resolution, which splices the output of 2 x conventional 4k lenses.

      • jv on 10/10/2024 - 17:17

        The 4k label is entirely justified

        yes, but it is covering an area twice that of a single lens…

        if you zoom in, you will not get the detail you expect.

        • klaw81 on 10/10/2024 - 17:27
          +1

          Yes, a wide lens (or equivalent) captures less detail than a narrow one. This is not news - it's the age-old dilemma of security cameras.

          On the plus side, if you zoom in on night time images captured by a conventional 4k camera, you'll often find that it's grainy and blurred because 4k sensors struggle to capture light in the dark. A pair of 2k lenses (eg Duo 2) will typically have crisper, more defined images in those conditions.

          The moral of the story is: there's no such thing as a security camera that's good at everything - at least, not at consumer prices. Choose a camera that suits the situation.

          • jv on 10/10/2024 - 17:28

            @klaw81:

            This is not news

            Maybe not to you, but some people what want to know this…

  • dan76n on 10/10/2024 - 14:54
    +2

    I grabbed one of these from the previous deal posted above. It's a great camera for its purpose but pointless if you don't need the 180⁰ coverage.

    • klaw81 on 10/10/2024 - 17:13

      Totally agree. It's a fairly unique product intended for a fairly specific use case - monitoring a very broad area using a single camera.

      If you don't need a super-wide image, get a more conventional camera. Reolink's 833A is a similar price and a more versatile camera with a more standard aspect ratio: https://www.reolinks.com.au/product/rlc-833a/

  • Ademos on 10/10/2024 - 19:44
    -3

    A warning : Reolink cameras have a long, sordid history of barely or simply not working with 3rd party NVR / solutions, or streaming apps (ie OBS etc). It's a very model by model, firmware by firmware case, if this applies to you it's worth doing some checking on forums first.

  • adam149 on 11/10/2024 - 11:08
    +1

    Good for the front of the house covering the street. Looks less like a traditional camera and you don't need multiple cameras so it makes your house look less like a prison.

    • Ezekiel2320 on 11/10/2024 - 11:18
      +2

      Having conspicuous cameras out the front is like 99% of the deterrent of having cameras in the first place

      • geekcohen on 11/10/2024 - 11:30

        Whilst true, annoying to manage and switch between for the home owner.

      • klaw81 on 11/10/2024 - 11:33

        There's no way this camera could be considered inconspicuous. It's a relatively large unit, and the unconventional shape and storm-trooper styling make it a decent deterrent.

        Apparently there's also a turret version in the works…..

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