Recent content by JanJ

In the past 5 or so years, I've bought 13 used d2SD2042WD-1 cameras.... Some new, some Used... I got them, Factory Reset them (Power up holding reset).... and connected to them, changed IP, ADMIN login, update to latest/Last firmware, and configured... Some set for POE, some not... In 5 years...

Well then maybe the 4 Manufacturers I contacted should have suggested something, including a 10 minute conversation to HiKVision, who all said none was available! (16MM).. I have 4-5 years of History with HiKvision, and they worked fine. 1 died out of 13. I did not cheap out, I contacted MFG’s...

After numerous attempts with the settings, Neither of the 2 cameras: 2K & 4K units are fully operational. The custom driver that has to be loaded to http :/ Camera IP, or the way the interface is done: all trims to selections and many settings in general are inoperative. No manual on the camera...

Yeah, wish I could have demo’s them!

The Sony sensor uses more available settings than the SC8239 sensor does.... But other than Sony using Upper Limit under in IR mode, neither appear to use the settings on the right side of the Param screen.... If for no reason that to warn others about AliExpress.... I seem to be at an end...

Motion is cars on road, or, bears in front yard. Motion detect done by Synology. Video done by camera. Night is acceptable. If I can temper down bright daytime…..

IR evening tests. All in AUTO, as manual did nothing on any setting, with any of the settings. So AUTO is where it needs to be. Glad I did the 2K Sony 335 sensor first. It IR settings work nicely and pix is darn nice. Attached. Road is 200’ from camera (Other cam’s IR light behind bushes on...

Profile: Automatic, indoor, outdoor. No difference Image style: No Difference AE reference acts like video gain in Auto Exposure, no difference in manual exposure. Back in auto until nightfall once IR switches over will go back to manual to see if anything changes with settings it seems like a...

Would love to! But AliExpress says refund has to come from seller! if nothing else this is education for others. looks like fixed is not going to work. Extremely dark

Have no idea. I spent 15 min on phone with HiKvision, and learned we have some of the Few 12 & 16MM lens cameras they sold. In order to get away with 6MM all they have now, I’d have to run & Bury 2 new cables, one I can do, but one is on a 250’ cable now (with a 16MM lens).. so I’m at the...

Today I received an email from the fellow who AliExpress contacted when i reported this issue: it was about the 10th email we shared on this issue: Hello,Mr Jan, good morning. i dont know why Aliexpress told you i am the seller of this camera. but we never make and sell this camera to...

The reason why I don’t want a varifocus lens. Had them at work. Every power cycle or reboot they went wide. Caused issues when closeup image was needed and I had just wide shots! 16MM fixed lens — on bootup is always 16MM. No effort done by me! However, if MFG’s ever decide to continue offering...

Like I said up front, I had no choice. HiKvision cameras are my choice, for years, but when a HiKvision camera with fixed 16MM lens died, I found that HiKvision, even after speaking with their West coast sales, in fact no MFG I Contacted, no one, makes a day/night outdoor rated POE Camera with a...

AE reference Acts like a video gain control in AUTO There appears to be no gain control in manual. Tonight will tell

OK set both cameras to 1/500th of a second MANUAL, and then tried all switches.... Not a one of the switches affect MANUAL Switched both back to AUTO, and only AE Reference has any affect on AUTO.... So, leaving both set at 1/500th and we'll see what nighttime has to see.... Next...