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    WD Red died. Should I get WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk ?

    One of my 3TB WD Reds (old CMR one) died. Tons of drive errors and milestone crapped out because of it. Not even able to change storage paths, having a lot of issues right now. Thinking I should be using a surveillance grade drive yeah ?
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    Legit HikVision sellers (Canada)

    That's normal. Make sure direct to disk is turned on. And doesn't do quick sync so Intel will be more efficient.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Why did you go for 4MP version instead ?
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Here in canada I had to pay $25 duty each on 2 different cameras (5442 and a cheap 2431) Then for next 2 I had Andy declare value even lower (13 usd) because I found out that anything over 20 cad (about 14 usd at the time) is automaticly hit with duty. Could I get away with lying again ? It's...
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Honestly I am very tempted to pull the trigger....Only problem is I'm worried i'll get hit with huge duty charge.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Does the 49225 come with a mount to hang it off a wall ? Also has anyone in canada imported one ? Wondering how much Duty I will get hit with.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    I see. Andy is also selling a Mini PTZ 4x 29204. I wonder how well that works in comparison for situations not requiring too much zoom.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    What is the difference between 59225 and 49225 ? I see specs show 59225 has 6x IR but 49225 has 4x Also 59225 is heavier somehow hmm
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    Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE: can be directly exposed to sun, rain and snow ?

    Should be fine. Plastic will eventually wear out. Such are dome cameras.
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    Legit HikVision sellers (Canada)

    Idk about amazing. It's ok for the price at 200 CAD. No mic and increase in pixels from 4MP is nice but nothing amazing. Like it still can't get face details or read plates at a distance (hindsight I'd have opted for higher focal length cam or a PTZ) C$ 201.86 6%OFF | 2019 Latest New 8MP...
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    Xprotect Smart Client takes too long to load.

    So far so good, I only have 4 cameras. 3x 4MP and 1x 8MP. Only issue is the long load time for smart client. Motion detection also has lots of false positives but it's ok during the night when I really need it. I have not tried advanced stuff like connecting it to camera IVF or whatever its...
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    Xprotect Smart Client takes too long to load.

    Did both, no dice. Time is same on both and all 4 cameras. I need to perhaps disable this metadata plugin thing, not sure how so I'm googling it but no luck.
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    Xprotect Smart Client takes too long to load.

    What exactly am I adding there ? I did 192.168.1.3 VMS It made no difference. I'm pretty sure it connects fine. I can even RDP to the machine fine. It's just something about metadata search plugin, access control. One or both of those cause it to hang.
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    Xprotect Smart Client takes too long to load.

    Local IP address for Computer Computename\user for User Name
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    IPC-T2385G-I Hikvision 8MP fixed turret (night videos added)

    It's a nice size. More noticeable and tbh that's a good thing because it's more of a deterrence. I do wish I went for 2347 instead of 5442 due to extra light and larger size.
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    Legit HikVision sellers (Canada)

    https://www.aartech.ca/ds-2cd2385g1-i-2.8mm-hikvision-ip-network-turret-camera-8mp-darknight-ir30m-2-8mm-lens.html $418 inc taxes.... I bought same thing from Andy (empiretech, he's active here) and it cost me $200 cad shipped to Canada in few days. Original too, not some hacked version. Even...
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    Legit HikVision sellers (Canada)

    Don't bother it is OVER TWO TIMES the price compared to getting from Andy.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Lower light Performance I imagine and more pixels not needed because 25x zoom ?
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    Nighttime 4MP vs 8MP battle, Dahua 5442 Starlight+ 3.6mm vs Hikvision 2385 Darkfighter 4mm

    So a Million Canadian.
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    Nighttime 4MP vs 8MP battle, Dahua 5442 Starlight+ 3.6mm vs Hikvision 2385 Darkfighter 4mm

    Yup there is more noise. I've cranked down the gain on both. Overall dark image like we were discussing before but nicer face shots with spot lights. No promises on putting up a video I'll see if I get a chance.
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    How is 49425 in comparison? It is not much more expensive. Almost same price.
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    Review: Dahua SD5A425XA-HNR 4MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ

    Dear lord.. Nice review btw and I really want a PTZ. Someday....
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    Nighttime 4MP vs 8MP battle, Dahua 5442 Starlight+ 3.6mm vs Hikvision 2385 Darkfighter 4mm

    Oh god how much is that monster.
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    Nighttime 4MP vs 8MP battle, Dahua 5442 Starlight+ 3.6mm vs Hikvision 2385 Darkfighter 4mm

    Which PTZ is this ?
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    LPR with a pair of IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E

    I am very interested in adding LPR cams next BUT I also want it to catch people walking on sidewalks. Is there enough resolution to be zoomed out enough to get sidewalks but also be zoomed in enough to get plates ?
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    Xprotect Smart Client takes too long to load.

    Running client on my main PC and VMS box is running the server stuff. Not sure why but the client takes literally minutes to load up. Works fine after that. It gets stuck on "Running tasks for: Metadata Search Plugin, Access controls" but then it will eventually load after a few minutes. Any...
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    Not recording in 4K Resolution from 265+ Stream Hickvision

    I am having issues with H.265+ on my Hik 2385. I disabled the Plus part and only running 265, that solved my issues. Are you sure it's not recording the substream ?
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    Hooked up a Reolink wireless ....

    Reolink and wireless in same sentence..... RUNS BEFORE FENDERMAN SHOWS UP
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    Nighttime 4MP vs 8MP battle, Dahua 5442 Starlight+ 3.6mm vs Hikvision 2385 Darkfighter 4mm

    Not an extensive review, cams purchased from Andy. Just some quick comparisons. All sliders to middle default, features like WDR etc all turned off. 4MP 5442 3.6mm. Shutter 1/60. Gain 0-70. Exposure comp 65. Mounted at 7 feet. 8MP 2385 4mm. Shutter 1/60. Gain 0-80. Mounted at...
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    Recommendations for IP camera to record and live stream my bird feeder (4k, 25fps+ and less than $200)

    Just got it, no audio input. Guess I was mistaken.
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