I'm currently planning for a future Blue Iris setup with ONVIF-compatible cameras. In the past I had used a PTZ Anpviz and an 8MP Amcrest. Both cameras are mediocre but get the job done. Sometimes I see weird variability in the FPS on the Amcrest but it's usually temporary.

Are there other, perhaps more recommended, ONVIF-compatible camera brands that are actually reputable (non-Chinese) and maybe even have yearly release cycles? My Anpviz, for example, doesn't even have firmware updates available to download on the support page for the camera. It's like they just release cameras and forget about them.

I'd also love to be able to purchase an ONVIF camera that has a better image sensor.

I know I could always just use the Ubiquiti cameras but then I'd have to use their NVR instead of Blue Iris.

Does anyone have any recommendations that I might have missed or is this the best you can get?

And I've been hearing a lot about Frigate, does it actually support non-ONVIF cameras? Could be an alternative to Blue Iris