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  quandt

• Monday at 2:19 PM

subject: open platforms vrs closed ones

Looking to buy my first NVR and set of cameras, for home security type usage.

I'm actually a software engineer and can sort through the various product features but one area I could use some advice onis which systems are more 'opensource' vrs closed platforms?

Simply put, I do a bunch of work under linux and would love to buy something which allows me to talk to the NVR and other parts, either via a well established REST API, or RPC, or what not.

Simply put which systems would you avoid, which are closed and which are good at truly being open platforms?

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  ShawnInPaso

• Jun 23, 2020

Hello Andy,

I just sent you an email to inquire about a camera.

Thank you,

Shawn D.

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  clartan2015

• Jun 22, 2020

Hi Andy,

What do you recommend for sub $150 cameras that will be mounted on the eaves of a double storey house? from ground to the eaves is around 6.3 meters (21ft) high.
And do you ship to Sydney AU? Cheers!

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  james009

• Jun 19, 2020

Hi Andy, in your opinion what is the best sub $150 camera for low light environments for capturing cars/people at a distance of 20 to 30 feet away? They will be mounted outdoors about 12 feet high. There are so many models its confusing, so im asking your help, thank you.

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  Sp_

• Jun 15, 2020

Hello Andy,

I'm looking to buy my first IP Cam. After long reading on the internet and on this forum, I've decided on the IPC-T2431T-AS to begin with, with a 3,6mm focal.
I've read that you are an excellent seller of this brand; do you have a quote and avalaibility for shipping to France?

Thanks in advance,
Sylvain

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  Coltect

• Jun 12, 2020

Hi Andy,
Looking at getting a SD49225XA-HNR for its AutoTracking but am unsure if it works or not. I will be using it with BlueIris and reading the review thread for the camera at Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus Wildcat_1 says that you need to have IE open with the GUI going for the AI Live tracking to work. Is this true and the Auto Tracking will not work when the camera is used with BlueIris ?

I have had a SD49225T-HN for a couple of years (that I got from you) and it works great. If the same camera had Auto Tracking of people i'd be happy to buy one.

Is it possible that the camera I have already could be firmware upgraded and support Auto Tracking of people ?
The new one is for a different site, but I'd like to be able to upgrade my one if it is possible.
Thanks, Col.

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  NielK

• Jun 9, 2020

Hi Andy

I'm looking to upgrade my existing outdoor camera setup (7 x LongSe POE 4MP - nice picture in daylight but not very good at night, even with IR illuminators). I'd be grateful for your recommendation for replacement cameras as indicated below, along with the cost and shipping to the UK (including import duty/VAT if appropriate).

[I've read the notes and the many reviews!]

General

• at least 4 MegaPixels
• "starlight" or equivalent low light sensor (1/1.8")
• all POE connected
• all connected to a Blueiris system
• location in the UK

Top of the house (under the eaves) - bullet or turret cameras

• 2 x 3.6mm or 2 x 2.8-12mm varifocal + junction box (conduit connection)
• 1 x 6mm or 1 x 2.8-12mm varifocal + junction box (conduit connection)

(I currently have bullets because they are more of a visible deterrent but could live with turrets.)

Lower-level - turret cameras

• 3 x 6mm + wall mount (rear connection)
• 1 x 3.6mm + wall mount (rear connection)

Thanks very much ...

NielK

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  Oliver Closeoff

• Jun 5, 2020

Hi Andy,

Do you have the Loryta IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm camera available? I would like a quote for (4) cameras shipped to NC, zip code 28110

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  juliand

• Jun 5, 2020

Hi Andy I'm looking again and this camera seems to be well suited for my needs IPC-HFW3241E-Z - bullet, F1.0, 3.6mm.
Do you have this available?

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  juliand

• Jun 4, 2020

Hi Andy - Hope all is well in HK
I'm looking for this bullet cam, model IPC-HFW3241E-Z - Is this available ? I'll follow up with an email if it is.. Thanks

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  computerpartpicker

• May 30, 2020

Hi Andy,

Not new to site but new to larger installs, So I used to get cams from a guy local to me here in PA, he closed down and I have been getting some requests for cams with some of the local bars/other's around me most of my other installs have been at peoples homes. This current client is being picky and does not like what I have shown him so I figured I reach out to you.

What cams do you have that are PTZ with POE or do you have a site that lists what you have for ease of view.

Thanks much stay safe.

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  Sunny7

• May 26, 2020

Hi Andy, I'm looking to get a good 2nd front yard camera. I recently bought a IPC-HDW5231R-ZE IP Camera 2MP Starlight WDR IR Eyeball Starlight at amazon and fell in love with it the moment I set it up and now I'm looking to get a 2nd one to cover the rest of the front home. I'm looking for something a bit cheaper that's at least a little under 120$USD price range and was thinking about the IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal. Is there any deals I can get for this?

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  Fishman57

• May 23, 2020

Hi Andy Purchased a few HDW 5831R-ZE and a 5231 from you. They work perfectly. I downloaded what I thought was a newer version of Dahua Config Tool. Seems it was the same one and all it did was knock out my passwords. I still have cameras up and running just cannot acess them through Config Tool. Do you know of a way to reset the passwords?I can try reset button,just dont know if that is an option. have 3 cameras to a generic 8P switch to router to Synology 718 + . If it is not a simple answer I`ll try the forum but they tend to get technical . Regards Thomas

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  Brazeal

• May 20, 2020

Hi Andy,

Can I get a price for the new varifocal 5542 Turret, IPC-HDW5442T-ZE, shipped to Florida?

https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/All-Products/Network-Cameras/WizMind-Series/5-Series/4MP/IPC-HDW5442T-ZE

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  Steviedee

• May 16, 2020

G'day Andy, looking into the IPC-HDW3541T-ZAS cam. Can I please get a price including postage on this cam to postcode 3216 in Australia please.

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  catcamstar

• May 8, 2020

Hi Andy! Received your COVID19 package, bit later than anticipated, but we will enjoy it! Thanks you for sharing! We indeed are under the same sky, even from the other side of the world. Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Belgium,
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  chiperdean

• May 2, 2020

Hey there Andy! New to the board and looking at camera's for a home security system. On the reviews that @Wildcat_1 posted, I see the OEM IPC-B5442E-ZE and want to purchase one for testing before I purchase the remaining 4, but when I followed their link to AliExpress it was no longer available for sale. After further reading the replies and other posts, I did come across the IPC-B5442E-Z4E that was being compared to it.

Is there a replacement I can buy for the IPC-B5442E-ZE or should I go with the IPC-B5442E-Z4E as the posts were outlining that it would recognize license plates better (I am really looking for the ability to capture a picture / video) of the face in case I have to turn it over to the police.

I look forward to your reply!

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  parsec

• Apr 27, 2020

do you have any thermal ip cameras

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  HSK

• Apr 26, 2020

Hi
I got
2x IPC-HDW2231R-ZS PAL
1x IPC-HDW4231EM-AS 2.8mm PAL
1x NVR4108-4KS2
from you only
I updated firmware on all once via files, now the NVR is saying update available, is it safe to update the firmware via the GUI?
Also the is IPC-HDW2231R-ZS is V2.800.0000013.0.R, Build Date: 2019-12-02 , is there anything never?

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  Sunken

• Apr 26, 2020

Hello there Andy
My name is Duncan and I would like to tap into your expertise. I am relatively new to the world of surveillance systems but I will give you a rundown of my system so far. I have a synology NAS with the latest ss installed without smart analysis, DS 415+. I have RJ45 run to various parts of the house powered by POE+ (802.3at Netgear switch). I have no audio wiring to the camera positions so audio over ethernet is my only option
What I am after is a POE IP camera that has audio alarm (and strobe ideally) inherent to the camera so another SS license is not required for an IP siren. Looking for 7 meter vertical coverage, 5 meter depth, 3 meter height, so from what I can make out that is probably a 1/3" sensor, lens FL of 3.4? I am looking to purchase 2 cameras.
Can you recommend a few options with price to NZ please? If you need more info just ask.
Regards
Duncan