Using HikVision camera with Lorex NVR system?

[a008 0]

Hi, I understand Lorex system is locked to work with Lorex's brand camera. Is there a way to flash a HikVision camera to use with Lorex NVR system? I need a wider camera but Lorex only offer 4mm lens.

 

thanks

[rkilpa 0]

Hi, I understand Lorex system is locked to work with Lorex's brand camera. Is there a way to flash a HikVision camera to use with Lorex NVR system? I need a wider camera but Lorex only offer 4mm lens.

 

thanks

 

I've read post from folks that were able to update IP addresses and passwords to get the Hikvision camera to work with their Lorex NVR. Sounded too complicated.

 

I took a different approach:

 

Purchase a Hikvision camera with the lens you need. Swap out the lens board with the one in your Lorex camera. They are compatible. Re-sell the Hikvision camera with the 4mm lens board removed from your Lorex camera for the same price you paid for it.

 

All of your Lorex cameras will still look alike but you can now choose from different lenses that the Hikvision cameras are available with: 4mm/6mm/8mm/12mm.

 

Look up my post for Lorex lens swap.

[a008 0]

thanks for the tip. Can you tell me how to "update IP addresses and passwords"? If this is not too hard, I rather do this since we need to buy more camera anyway.

[rkilpa 0]

Sorry. I can't help with that information. I did not attempt to change settings on my system.

 

Check out the forum just below the forum you posted in:

 

IP/Megapixel Cameras and Software Solutions

 

Search "Lorex Hikvision" to find threads discussing the tweaking of camera settings.

 

After reading through these threads you might just find that swapping the lens circuit board is easier. I have had no problems with my Lorex cameras since I installed Hikvision lens boards in them. They are matched to the Lorex NVR as if they had the original 4MM lenses. The rear boards in the camera have the CPU for all the firmware and are left untouched so it's plug and play.

 

I purchased my Hikvision cameras on Ebay directly from sources in China for dirt cheep. It takes about 2 weeks to get them. I have re-sold the Hikvision cameras that I purchased on Ebay with the Lorex 4MM lens installed for the same price that I paid for them, less the cost of the "free shipping" I offered and the seller fees paid to Ebay. People will appreciate that they can get an unused camera for the same price as what's being offered from China but they can receive it in just a few days.

 

Essentially, my lens upgrades cost me about $15 each.