Recent content by rpscuba

So, any Dahua 3 or 4 MP Starlight cameras that have low light capabilities like the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE?

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-NVR4108-4KS2-Channel-Network-Recorder/dp/B07D2DFH4Y/ref=sr_1_2?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1528739649&sr=1-2 Is this Dahua?

Awesome. I simply used the "Buy it Again" button on Amazon from my previous order. It says the item is no longer available. What are your thoughts on a Dahua NVR? Thanks

I don't see any IPC-HDW5231R-ZE or other 2MP Starlight cameras on EMPIRETECANDY's Amazon store? I am loking to get another camera (or two) as is an immediate family member who is having vandalism problems. Can anyone help - or suggest the equivalent to the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE that is available...

Any thoughts on the Dell OptiPlex 7010? Processor: Intel Core i5 Quad (i5-3470S) 2.90 GHz Memory: 4GB Hard Drive: OS: 64-bit Windows 8 Pro Chassis: Ultra Small Form Factor

Ok, that's what I was hoping. Use it on the single camera I have now and play with the features and such... Thanks.

Cool. If I have time ill try to load it up this weekend to see and learn the interface...

Well, the Cliff Notes says this is all I need: Pentium dual-core or equivalent 2GHz processor or better, but it must have Intel® Quick Sync 2GB or more system RAM Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or newer, or a server OS One or more USB or Network IP cameras, or an analog capture card with...

I found an old Dell Optiplex 755 with a Core 2 Duo processor running Windows XP. May be my weekend project...

Thanks. I am sure willing to build a BI machine, I prob have a couple of unused PC's around that meet or exceed the minimum specs. I built and run a pfsense router at the house, hopefully installing and setting up BI is much simpler than that. Also, I have a Cisco SF300-24PP PoE+ Managed...

So, in everyones experience, what are the truly helpful intelligent features of the Dahua cameras? The ones that you really couldn't do without? Maybe its not worth upgrading to a Dahua NVR specifically for intelligent features that I may never use long term - other than just playing with them...

I've been online and a member of forums/bulletin boards since the internet started, no joke. I am a member of dozens of forums from home theater to Ford trucks to r/c helicopters... I'm not a noob when it comes to forums like I am to IP cameras. In fact, in some forums I am the expert, just...

First and foremost, thanks to everyone here for all of the tips and wise advise. Before I posted to this forum I was pretty set on spending a lot of money on an 8 (or even 12) megapixel cameras for my new house. You all saved me a lot of money and disappointment. Thanks to all of you...

What NVR does everyone favor for their Dahua cameras? At the end of the day, I see having an absolute maximum of 5 cameras. Very likely be in the 3 range though. As I mentioned earlier, I have a QNAP NAS running QVR Pro - which isn't terrible... as far as I know anyway. But I would like to...

Thanks. I started reading the Cliff Notes yesterday. As you know there are hundreds of links in the document, each one leading down a rabbit hole that leads to another dozen rabbit holes. I am slowly moving through the information as time permits. I also like to hear other opinions and points...