Recent content by craigscott

Hi, Hope you all can help. I have recently purchased some DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL (C) Cameras, the specifications clearly show there is a third stream (1080) that is available. I understand the NVR I have only supports two streams, however I'm now trying to enable the third stream so I can utilise...

Hi All, Can someone help point me in the right direction to the differences on the models? Wanted to buy some of these cameras but all I can find is the ones with G2 in the name, should I be looking for a different model number? Kind regards, Craig

Hi, Im just about to place an order for some of these, I noticed that the spec sheets say I should use the junction box DS-1280ZJ-S. Would I get away with a shallow junction box, the camera is already pretty big without adding on the deep box! Thanks, Craig

Hi All, hope this is not too off topic, but has anyone seen the new Annke version of what I assume is this camera? What are peoples thoughts? https://www.annke.com/products/nc800#specification Been following these threads with interest!

Hi all, been following this thread for a while as I’m looking at what the best options are for A new setup. I am new to all this so apologies if this is a basic question! If I wanted to use these cameras and not have the motion blur (and so a fast enough shutter speed) - what kind of Lux would...

Thanks, thats a great suggestion. I really need to understand where I need cameras and until I actually get one and see what the focal length looks like and whether it gives me the best trade between FOV and ability to identify. Another quick Q - With Turret Cams, is the movement in all...

That is really useful, thank you! My new place will have a streetlight out the front but I actually don't know what the light levels will be like yet. I know over the driveway I will floodlight it, but at the front I will not so may need to rely on IR. My aim is to have positive Facial ID and...

Thanks! Thats really useful - another quick question, how much ambient light does the ASE-NI model need as its got no IR? Kind regards Craig

Hi All, Looking at buying the 5442 Verifocal so I can go and check where I want my cameras placed and what focal lengths I need elsewhere etc. Ive also seen some discussion around the Verifocal not being as good as the fixed in low light situations due to a slight aperture difference. Could...

I posted in BlueIris as I though that may be the best place to not take this thread off topic :)

Hi All, Apologies if this is a very basic question, also please point me in the right direction if this info is readily available! I am looking to purchase some cameras which have AI as part of them (Dahua 5442 Series - PC-HFW5442E-ZE). It mentions that it has object missing, face detection...

Thank you! I may need to ask this in the BlueIris category, however when the cameras has AI (in this case I'm looking at the DH-IPC-HFW5442E-ZE) it has various pretty cool features like Object Abandoned/Missing, tripwires etc. I presume they are only really used when either recoding to Dahua...

Fantastic, thank you - that makes a whole lot of sense! I am also still working out whether it actually matters with Turret vs Bullet, from what I have read, Bullet seems to be the go to if you don't mind the visual as it attracts less spiders etc! Is there anything other than aesthetics that...

Sorry for the delay reply, an impending house move has meant I wouldn't be on here as much as I would have liked! That is so much information and all good, I cannot thank you all enough. After reading through (nearly) all of the information I think I will go ahead and purchase one of the 5442...

Thanks for the input everyone, I had ordered some but the RMA is in and they are being sent back. Ive learnt a lot in a few days (started another thread asking for help) More learning needed before I go and spend the cash! I must say, everyone here has been absolutely fantastic! Thanks again