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    Two new interesting cams from dahua

    It would be nice to automate the zoom on the 5231R-Z to a preset value when motion detected. I looked at the 2MP PTZ starlight, but it is very expensive. Maybe they will make a mini PTZ starlight that would be more affordable. Aliexpress.com : Buy 2016 Latest new 2MP 30x Starlight IR PTZ...
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    Two new interesting cams from dahua

    The Starlight series looks interesting, and I have a HDW5231R-Z on the way from Empire Technology on Ali. Hope 2MP will provide enough detail to recognize a face at night. This will be mounted on far end of front porch aimed at the driveway with a streetlight right next to it. Does the...
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    Cam Location Pic (2.8mm or 4mm)?

    Nayr, When comparing the latest Dahua vs. Hik in the 4MP turrets, which one has the best night mode. What features in the Dahua software are superior to Hik software.
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Hello Milkisbad, Interested in some 4MP ip cams, please send catalog and current pricing. Also, what is your warranty? Thx
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    Witch Switch

    Thanks for the tip fenderman, I guess the higher bitrate would only be used for max res at full frame rate for live monitoring. Found bandwidth calculator, and it sounds like Fast Ethernet bandwidth would work for most home installs
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    Wassup IP cam'ers!

    I am a industrial automation guy working mostly with Allen Bradley PLC's, and have experience with Cognex vision systems. Been watching the IP security cam area for a while, and waiting for good time to dive in.
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    Witch Switch

    New to your forum, but have been researching a budget 4 ip cam system for my brother who recently had his vehicle broken into. I am looking at this TP-Link switch(TL-SF1008P-$49) to keep cost down, but was concerned with 100Mbps bandwidth running four 4MP cams. Considering the Hik turret 2342...
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