Full video review - IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E

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Thank you Andy at @EMPIRETECANDY for sending me this camera to review.

This camera can be purchased for currently $235 from Andy from:
Amazon:

Aliexpress:
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Spec Sheet:
IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E

Brief Overview:
IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E
2MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera
> 1/2.8” 2Megapixel progressive scan STARVIS™ CMOS
> H.265&H.264 triple-stream encoding
> 50/60fps@1080(1920×1080)
> Smart Detection supported
> WDR(120dB), Day/Night(ICR), 3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC
> Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS(DSS/PSS) & DMSS
> 5.3mm ~64mm 12x zoom lens
> 2/1 Alarm in/out, 1/1 audio in/out
> Max. IR LEDs Length 200m
> Micro SD memory, IP67, IK10, PoE





I'm still playing around with the settings for a LPR camera but this is what you get from 250ft away.
I am going to mount the camera on a pole tomorrow and do a full on LPR setup video. But it will only be from 50-75ft away (depending where I point it), not 250ft

 
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think i was the first to watch a few hrs ago...
 

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It was uploaded a few hours ago but not public... not sure how you seen it lol
 

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No issues with the autofocus issue at higher zooms?

Anyways, I think i've figured out a solution...
 
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No issues with the autofocus issue at higher zooms?

Anyways, I think i've figured out a solution...
Yes there is currently an issue with some models at a high zoom not focusing (including this camera sent). Andy is currently looking into this. I didn't put this into the video as the problem can be fixed with a firmware update. Andy has contacted the manufacturer and hopefully we will get a response and a firmware patch for it soon.

What is the solution that you have found?
 

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How about a fix for the day/night switching? That’s the only complaint that I have about this camera.
 

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This issue is only with the new E model, right? I have the older one and it focuses nicely at 100%.
 

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I can’t say for certain but my 2 are both E model yes . There are many similar reports
 

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It's a problem in both models. There is a thread (that bigredfish was in too) talking about the issue but it was on the non-e model. There are a couple fixes for this camera as a work around:

A. The reflective tape method (which I havent tried yet)
B. Keep it in B&W mode to counter the lens shift.

I'm going to keep experimenting and report my findings
 

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This weekend I have started it up, after quite a long time(finally finalizing the install) and zoomed out to the max, which is pretty much the end of my block and it looked very clean.
This issue is only at night, or all the time?
By the way, I have seen your video, after an hour that you have posted it, and commented about the car headlights to be included, not just a licence plate. Great video by the way. Thanks for all your hard work on all these videos, I will view them all, since I'm setting everything up.
For a newbie like me, these help out immensely.
 

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Like two-three houses away. Not good with distances.
 

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Yes there is currently an issue with some models at a high zoom not focusing (including this camera sent). Andy is currently looking into this. I didn't put this into the video as the problem can be fixed with a firmware update. Andy has contacted the manufacturer and hopefully we will get a response and a firmware patch for it soon.

What is the solution that you have found?
I’m able to be at 100% zoom and switch between color day and B&w night switch by using Dahua sunset sunrise to set manual focus numbers for day and night. The key is disabling auto focus via http api command. I’ll work on a guide.
 

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I’m able to be at 100% zoom and switch between color day and B&w night switch by using Dahua sunset sunrise to set manual focus numbers for day and night. The key is disabling auto focus via http api command. I’ll work on a guide.
This would be very helpful. I heard of this but havent had the chance to look into it yet.
 

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A still frame would have made it easier, but a good capture especially given the angle and motion. Actually, the angle may help by reducing direct reflection back to the camera.
 
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