[serf]

amcrest and reolink are some of the only large Chinese resellers that actually ensure onvif is implemented.

yeah they have a login wall without a reflash, but most of them do -- but the hardware isn't bad and you can keep it local after setup.

That said -- yes : hikvision is the de-facto generic IPcam without issues. Most CCTV softwares are built around hikvision cameras and firmwares as generics.