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Thank you for your post and review. I like it a lot, it looks like a really clean design. Some models are ugly as $h!t and I would not want them mounted on my house. I am going to buy one to try out.

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I would hook it up on a test bench setup first, like 6' cables near the camera/PC to make sure it is working and configured properly before troubleshooting the long cable run.

Start by reading the Cliff Notes. :welcome: When I came here was planning on Hikvision and NVR. After lots of research decided on Dahua (EmpireTech) and Blue Iris. Been recording 24/7/365 for over a year, 100% happy, would not change if I could go back and do it over which says a lot.

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PNW to PNW saying hello. Lots of friendly and helpful people here. :welcome:

Buy it from Empire Tech (AKA Andy), buy it direct or via Amazon Loryta is the Empire Tech rebrand of the Dahua OEM.

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Thank you for the review. I can see a lot of uses for this, I will be buying one.

Was going to mention Netgear and it looks like you have one on the way.

They have been EOL for quite some time. Still available.

No/not yet. Probably not coming either. HIK offers a 1/1.2 as I recall but it is larger that the 5442 turret. Oops, looks like the second camera linked is offered in a turret, I am not up on that model.

I still believe they are the best value based on price and compact size. I am getting ready to add a fourth one.

I see no issue with structural integrity. What kind (brand/model) of a camera? Is there a factory mount available for what you are intending to mount? Read the cliff notes for installation and pay attention to water proofing.

Unless funds are real tight, buy a 5442, the EmpireTech Andy models offer fantastic value. The 5442 is in wide use by a lot of users on this site so any questions are promptly answered. I have three, two in use, one not mounted. I run color 24/7 with LED streetlights near my home. Mine have...