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  1. sebastiantombs

    Low cost wireless bridge?

    I tried a cheapie and it failed in a few months. Now using a Nano Loco M5, solid as a rock! Ubiquity Nano Station Loco M5...
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    Cam magically not reporting correct FPS/Key. Tried everything

    Did it ever dawn n you that the CPU may be failing or some other critical component may be failing? Nope! Go back and try again. The fact that if you lower the frame and iframe rates demonstrates that there is now a problem, internally with the camera. The comments about frame rates still...
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    Cam magically not reporting correct FPS/Key. Tried everything

    I suspect the CPU in the camera is maxing out. There is no need for 30F/ps in a surveillance camera. Hollywood uses 24F/ps for their "epics". 15F/ps will capture what is need for surveillance easily.
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    CPU usage

    Hello. Knock, knock. Did you miss the sub stream comments? Substream Guide https://ipcamtalk.com/wiki/sub-stream-guide/
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    CPU usage

    Update Blue Iris to version 5.6.x.x or greater and implement sub streams. Your CPU should drop to around 15%, or less, depending on the CPU in use. I run 22 cameras, 2MP, 4MP and 8MP, on a 12700K and BI CPU utilization is around 5%. I'd also strongly suggest returning the Reolink for...
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    Low light - what to look for?

    Yes, 4MP on a sensor that performs well at 2MP will result in terrible low light performance. In a 1/2.8" sensor it takes, basically, twice as much light to generate the equivalent video at 4MP than it does at 2MP. The available light is being spread over 4 million pixels versus 2 million...
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    Low light - what to look for?

    Starlight, Full Color, ColorVu and all those other terms are exactly that, simply marketing terms invented by the marketing department. The key is the sensor size versus the resolution of the sensor. Disclaimer - These sizes are what the manufacturers advertise and may, or may not, be the true...
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    What high spec server would you choose for 50 cameras?

    Reolink performance reference - Compiled by wittaj https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/the-typical-picture-of-a-perp-on-nextdoor-type-apps-with-consumer-grade-cameras.62457/
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    New to LPR? Considerations Before You Begin

    Check with Andy from Empire Tech for Dahua cameras. He can supply them at great prices and ships anywhere in the world. Given the information you've provided I'd say a 5442-Z4 would more than work for you. Lots of zoom to get good captures. LPR is an art and the cameras used are dedicated...
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    Review-OEM IPC-T3241-ZAS 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal

    The 3241T-ZAS is a great camera that is hard to beat, even at 2MP.
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    Preferred Way to Repair Subfloor in Attic

    Practical knowledge learned the hard way. My pleasure.
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    Does CodeProjectAI require "Object Detection" set to on but DeepStack does not?

    If you uncheck object detection in either DeepStack or SenseAI you need to specify custom models in the configuration of each camera's AI detection tab.
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    Preferred Way to Repair Subfloor in Attic

    Two cleats on the bottom, at right angles to your drawing.
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    2022 EmpireTech Chirstmas Sales

    Since it's a digital signal PAL or NTSC have no real effect other than frame rate differences. Since going over 15F/ps isn't needed with surveillance cameras, with maybe a few unusual exceptions, even that becomes meaningless.
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    Amcrest NV4116E-A2 keeps losing Reolink Duo 2 stream

    Correctomundo, Sir.
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    Looking for advice on my install locations.

    I'm looking at it as a technical challenge to find the right balance of solar capacity to handle what is a relatively small load of lighting. I'm trying to avoid 12, 18 or 24 volt panels because then a buck converter is needed to drop the voltage down for the 18650 chargers. That means more...
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    IPVM Releases Phone Version of Calculator

    :rofl:
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    Camera Recommendation...

    You should be using cameras that can see infrared light and also consider using auxiliary infrared lighting. You are working with pretty long distances for the built in infrared in a camera which can be problematic. Auxiliary infrared lighting will extend the vision range of the cameras...
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    Looking for advice on my install locations.

    My problems with solar powered lights are that the batteries are far too small to support them overnight during the winter and that the solar panel they come with are severely under sized for the charge rates needed. I'm testing an 18 watt, 6 volt, panel to charge 18650's in the lights I use...
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    Looking for advice on my install locations.

    My comment is that if you're happy with how things are working, great! I would get another camera or two on the garage door/driveway area mounted at the top of the overhead doors. I'd also want something much lower to cover the front door approach and get solid ID shots. With the stone...
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    2nd Amendment thread

    No, but I'll bet he sings soprano now. :rofl:
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    2nd Amendment thread

    Another good one for the good guys - https://www.toddstarnes.com/crime/weve-changed-the-looks-of-his-groin-forever-florida-cops-shoot-arsonist/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=todd-starnes-newsletter&utm_campaign=breaking&utm_content=firefly
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    I'm so sorry to hear that BRF. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
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    Rookie with a few properties to get going

    :welcome: If you haven't already read the WiKi, in the blue bar at the top of the page, be sure to do so and on a real computer not a phone or tablet.
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    Amcrest NV4116E-A2 keeps losing Reolink Duo 2 stream

    If you haven't already seen this thread, have a look-see - Compiled by wittaj https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/the-typical-picture-of-a-perp-on-nextdoor-type-apps-with-consumer-grade-cameras.62457/
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    Browser for IP-Cams which need ActiveX and are not supported by new Browser generations anymore

    If you're running Win10 try typing "explorer" in the search bar. That should bring up a list that includes good, old, Internet Explorer. Bring that up and simply type in the IP of the camera (assuming your PC is on the 192.168.1.xxx subnet). The port number is inconsequential. If you can't...
  27. sebastiantombs

    US Elections (& Politics) :)

    And the election cheating and vote manipulation just keeps on going -...
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    Wall of shame

    Been there, done that, more than once. OUCH!
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    Setting up for the first time

    :welcome:
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    BI vs NVR

    I'm very cautious of BV Tech switches. To me their power supplies are very weak, will not start under load. I had one that needed to be nursed through a restart, unplug all cameras, let the switch boot, then plug cameras back in one at a time, more than once. One day it failed after a power...
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