Recent content by mercfh

So basically it comes down to just "preference" of whatever the form-factor I guess. I do like the bullets more....but dunno if they are worth 30 bucks+ more with no audio (it's odd to me they have no mic?)

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-T5442T-ZE-Vari-Focal-Eyeball-Starlight/dp/B08C77TNY9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=4MP&m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&qid=1627589421&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1&tag=ipctk-20 Says it's varifocal? Unless I am missing something

I am curious why the bullet version is more expensive than the turret version? I guess just because starlight+. Is there a "reasonably" priced starlight+ turretthat has a mic? I didn't see any on the store at least.

So i've more or less narrowed down what I want to start out with, but just need a quick "gut check" to make sure I am not missing anything. (Recommendations gathered from "Least Damaging" installation method? , thanks everyone for your input there) Tools/Cables/Etc: Crimper: Klein Tools...

I mean, at least where I am at I haven't really seen much restriction. In Kentucky at least Beshear did a pretty good job (compared to other states) with keeping Infection/Hospitalization low. Both sides seem to like him as he isn't super heavy handed, but also you can tell really wants to do...

Any particular reason Dahua removed it? Some sort of legal thing I guess?

Man I would love to get myself one of these, but they are expensive! lol How much is the "go-to" recommended Dahua model? I can't seem to find a model number that matches the dahua site but I am guessing this one is a solid one...

I wouldn't say I am liberal, probably more left leaning moderate. Maybe would say liberal to sociocultural issues. I would say surveillance (from what I can tell) a lot of times seems to seem that way but I think it depends on the area/state. I will say that the majority of people I work with in...

I come from a "Gun heavy state" (Kentucky) and although I consider myself a Moderate Democrat but I absolutely understand why guns are necessary in this state. For example there have been a slew of recent break-in's here lately in cars. Now it's mostly unlocked cars, and it's mostly teenagers...

Cool thanks. I am looking at this, https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-B5442E-ZE-Starlight-Network-Motorized/dp/B07SYFLGZY and it seems ideal as far as price range. From what I can tell the only difference between that and Amazon.com : EmpireTech IPC-T5442T-ZE 4MP IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Starlight...

Thanks for the info. As far as settings I imagine i'll try and "test" outside at night to ensure I get good images. I assume focal distance is a main factor of course (zooming in on certain spots that are more "pinpoint" cameras. But I am pretty ignorant with the rest of the settings. Is there...

Looks like Kentucky is a one party consent state for recording (audio) so I should be good there. And I don't necessarily need the 2231 if there is something better out. Since that one didn't have audio and with all the recent break-in's here it may not be a bad idea to be able to record audio...

IPC-HDW2231R-ZS was what I had before and I liked it. Seems like they no longer make that maybe? Originally I didn't want audio...but with a string of car break in here lately maybe it's not a bad idea? I just know some "laws" are kinda grey about recording and such. Any advice on audio vs not...

Hi all, I had (in our previous home) 3 Dahua Bullet cameras (I forget the model name) installed in the soffit's. It worked ok as we don't have crazy high winds. However I hated drilling out gigantic holes to mount the cameras. Anyways, we moved to a much newer house (only around 3 years old)...

I did want to try that, but unfortunately I don't have the proper tools to cut aluminum.