Hikvision 3MP Dome - Old vs New

[buellwinkle 0]

Here's pictures of the naked 2.8mm Hikvision domes, old on left, new on right. The 12mm comparison I showed before was not correct as the lens and foam is very different but I didn't have their new 2.8mm to compare to, but today I do. The build date on the new dome is 8/2013 that I got direct from Wrightwood Surveillance.

 

The old design had a floating hood that held the foam, but no pressure against the dome to provide a tight seal. You can see the new design pushes the lens out further and the foam has a bevel to it where previously it was square. Also, there's a clear photocell on top which is not protected in the old design, but is shielded from the IR LEDS on the new design and is tinted green. As stated before, the Ethernet RJ45 jack changed from a square to a much smaller round waterproof design.

 

I'll get some images tonight.

 

[zikronix 0]

Here's pictures of the naked 2.8mm Hikvision domes, old on left, new on right. The 12mm comparison I showed before was not correct as the lens and foam is very different but I didn't have their new 2.8mm to compare to, but today I do. The build date on the new dome is 8/2013 that I got direct from Wrightwood Surveillance.

 

The old design had a floating hood that held the foam, but no pressure against the dome to provide a tight seal. You can see the new design pushes the lens out further and the foam has a bevel to it where previously it was square. Also, there's a clear photocell on top which is not protected in the old design, but is shielded from the IR LEDS on the new design and is tinted green. As stated before, the Ethernet RJ45 jack changed from a square to a much smaller round waterproof design.

 

I'll get some images tonight.

 

 

How is the bleed?

[buellwinkle 0]

PM'ed you, see for yourself. IDK, it's only 2:30PM.

[zikronix 0]

PM'ed you, see for yourself. IDK, it's only 2:30PM.

Ill still want your opinion!

[rayt 0]

hmm so weird, it seems like i'm one of the only people that ordered the lorex kits and got new domes!

 

2 separate orders, to 2 separate addresses, both new domes, one had a nvr dated 6/2013, and one 7/2013. no visible build date on my lorex cameras.

[buellwinkle 0]

The new domes from wrightwood with the 2.8mm lens are a winner, no IR light bleed, woohoo. Build date is 8/2013 (says on box, didn't see it on the camera). The IR does tend to be brighter in the center than the edges, but that happens on other brands that have 2.8mm lenses. I'll try and do the review this weekend but currently in the middle of the D72 and D32 reviews.

[atari37 0]

Will be looking forward to your review. I just ordered one of these this morning.

 

Keep the reviews coming.

[MaxIcon 0]

The new domes from wrightwood with the 2.8mm lens are a winner, no IR light bleed, woohoo. Build date is 8/2013 (says on box, didn't see it on the camera). The IR does tend to be brighter in the center than the edges, but that happens on other brands that have 2.8mm lenses. I'll try and do the review this weekend but currently in the middle of the D72 and D32 reviews.

 

My Hiks have the build date in the serial number. If you go to the SN page, you'll get some variation of this - mine is a vendor SN, not OEM Hikvision, but the Hiks are the same, I believe:

 

KBU320120130607CCRRxxxxxxxxx

 

The first part is the model number, and the bold part is the manufacture date. Look for the 2013!

[mav 0]

The new domes from wrightwood with the 2.8mm lens are a winner, no IR light bleed, woohoo. Build date is 8/2013 (says on box, didn't see it on the camera). The IR does tend to be brighter in the center than the edges, but that happens on other brands that have 2.8mm lenses. I'll try and do the review this weekend but currently in the middle of the D72 and D32 reviews.

 

My Hiks have the build date in the serial number. If you go to the SN page, you'll get some variation of this - mine is a vendor SN, not OEM Hikvision, but the Hiks are the same, I believe:

 

KBU320120130607CCRRxxxxxxxxx

 

The first part is the model number, and the bold part is the manufacture date. Look for the 2013!

 

Thanks! I'm in for a 06/25 set and was told (based on the pictures I posted) that I have the old dome with the IR bleed. I do have the round ethernet connector.

 

Just for reference for anyone else checking things out...

[rayt 0]

The new domes from wrightwood with the 2.8mm lens are a winner, no IR light bleed, woohoo. Build date is 8/2013 (says on box, didn't see it on the camera). The IR does tend to be brighter in the center than the edges, but that happens on other brands that have 2.8mm lenses. I'll try and do the review this weekend but currently in the middle of the D72 and D32 reviews.

 

My Hiks have the build date in the serial number. If you go to the SN page, you'll get some variation of this - mine is a vendor SN, not OEM Hikvision, but the Hiks are the same, I believe:

 

KBU320120130607CCRRxxxxxxxxx

 

The first part is the model number, and the bold part is the manufacture date. Look for the 2013!

 

thanks, i have 2 cameras date code 6/20/2013

and 2 that are 7/6/2013

all new styles

[rayt 0]

these arrived today from wrightwood, not sure if these are normal now, but the whole inner row of leds is blocked, these are 8/2013 date code

 

[JoeyJoey 0]

I got a two pack from the Costco Lorex that they offered a few months ago. The ones I received are the same as the ones on the right.

 

I found the domes to be pretty good in mounting situations where you don't need that third axis of movement. Where you just either have it on a ceiling or where you have it on a wall pointing directly down. Any other position, mounting becomes a pain. Even with a 3 axis, like the Swann vari-focal, its takes time.

[buellwinkle 0]

The gasket covering the part of the inner rings of LEDs is normal, doesn't affect the operation of the IR illuminator. I have a 12mm Hikvision dome that has a narrower gasket, but not sure it would work with the 2.8mm lens, may block part of the image.

 

Just mounted an ACTi D72 on the wall by my front door, I lucked out and did a rough pointing, went to my PC and it was perfect. That's like 1 in 100 for me.

[rayt 0]

The gasket covering the part of the inner rings of LEDs is normal, doesn't affect the operation of the IR illuminator. I have a 12mm Hikvision dome that has a narrower gasket, but not sure it would work with the 2.8mm lens, may block part of the image.

 

Just mounted an ACTi D72 on the wall by my front door, I lucked out and did a rough pointing, went to my PC and it was perfect. That's like 1 in 100 for me.

 

thanks just wanted to confirm

 

my whole inner ring of leds is completely blocked off, not just a part of it.

[JoeyJoey 0]

thanks just wanted to confirm

my whole inner ring of leds is completely blocked off, not just a part of it.

 

I can see that on your 2.8mm version.

 

Mine are the 4mm version.

http://www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/ip-cameras/LND2152/LND2152_Series_Specs_R2_recent.pdf

 

Yours look like the new version as the black plastic housing of the light sensor can be seen.

 

Have you tried it yet?

[rayt 0]

thanks just wanted to confirm

my whole inner ring of leds is completely blocked off, not just a part of it.

 

I can see that on your 2.8mm version.

 

Mine are the 4mm version.

http://www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/ip-cameras/LND2152/LND2152_Series_Specs_R2_recent.pdf

 

Yours look like the new version as the black plastic housing of the light sensor can be seen.

 

Have you tried it yet?

 

trying it out tomorrow

i have 4 of the 4mm domes here and it was weird seeing the leds covered up as they were.