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    Ordered non-AI Amcrest camera, REP-IP8M-2493EW, - should I return?

    Yes, you will need two cameras for this type of operation. One for the front door to ID folks and then the 2nd to view the intersection. Would suggest the 5442 ZE (zoom at 2.7 - 12 mm) for the front door and then the 5442 Z4E (zoom at 8 to 32mm) for the intersection view. Andy has both...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Here is another example of settings for the T5442-Z4-S3.
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    2024 Memorial Day Sales

    Ordered cameras from Andy when the sale stated on Wednesday and they were delivered to Alaska on Friday early afternoon. Now that is what I call GREAT service.
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    Latest Stable BI Version 5 Update Is?

    Updated to 5.9.0.7 without issue. It took less than one minute using a USB drive. Could add BI to another Window's computer and then not purchase the program after the trial period. (i.e. no cameras would be attached to that computer) Not sure if this would work to provide the needed update...
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    Latest Stable BI Version 5 Update Is?

    What is the latest stable BI update as of 5/22/24? Located the download page, but info about the latest stable version is not posted. https://ipcamtalk.com/tools/blueirisupdates https://ipcamtalk.com/downloads/blue-iris-updates-64-bit.3/history In most cases, one would access this information...
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    2024 Memorial Day Sales

    Will the sale start on Thursday Hong Kong time or USA Thursday Eastern Daylight savings time? Perhaps a starting time of 00:01 (12:01 AM) EDST on Thursday, May 23rd for folks in the USA as a guess. Please confirm.
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    ReoLink POE Switch - Any IP Cam User Reviews?

    Appreciate the information. Yes, the ReoLink is 10/100 on the 8 POE ports but 10/100/1000 on the 2 uplink ports. Comparing the NetGear to the ReoLink is almost like apples and pears. For my use, 10/100 is all that is needed for each POE port. The Dahua cameras usually use about 10 megs each...
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    ReoLink POE Switch - Any IP Cam User Reviews?

    Noticed that the 8 port ReoLink 120 watt POE switch runs about $63. The equivalent 8 port NetGear POE switch is $110. Most here indicate that overall ReoLink products are not a consideration for purchase except for the video doorbell. In reviewing IP Cam comments, there are a few no buy...
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    Scene color/saturation changes with motion?

    Noticed a similar issue with a Dahua HFW-5442E-Z4E-S2 (8-32mm zoom) camera. When a vehicle would come across the field of view the image would bloom and return to normal brightness when the vehicle was gone. This camera is using the shutter set for 'customized range'. Setting were 0 - 6 for...
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    Should I even try to get plates with a 5442?

    You could check with Andy to make sure. However, IMO this camera only comes with a threaded lens mount. One could possibility find an adapter for threaded to C and test to see if a fixed focal length or zoom lens would work. Keep in mind that where the image focus in regard to senor...
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    Creating Timelapse

    Here are two time lapse examples using the Blue Iris "Time Lapse" feature. The settings are a speed multiplier of 15 for the first example and 8 for the second example. The original video for the 15X out of BI was 296 megs and for the 8X at 502 megs. BI playback FPS set at 10.0 for both...
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    Creating Timelapse

    With shutter encoder the lowest default setting is slightly below 24 FPS. However, one can change that field to whatever is needed. Just enter 6 or less and give it a try.
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    Nighttime LPR - No Motion Detected

    If you are using Blue Iris then add a spotter cam. Then create a group with includes both the LPR and spotter cam. The spotter cam be set with IVS rules and when a vehicle is detected it will trigger and will then also trigger the LPR cam. And if desired, the LPR can be set without any...
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    Anyone know if the newer Swann cams work with Blue Iris? SWNHD-1200DE

    In the BI camera configuration box "Swann" is listed as a camera make selection.
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Just noticed this downward mount. It may or may not work for the ReoLink doorbell. Or one could be made out of wood using the same idea. It would be nice if the ReoLink doorbell camera lens could be tilted in any direction up to 25 degrees. That would help eliminate some of the sky...
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    Swap old ssd hard drive to new cpu?

    Used Macrium Reflect Free to clone a old HD to a new SSD in a Windows 10 desktop. It copied everything over including the OS. If there are issues, then one can use the Microsoft Media Creation tool to download a new version of Window's.
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    For power on this end, use an old computer power supply rated at 12 VDC at 18 amps. Used buried RG-213 (RG-8) co-ax cable for the main power feed. This powers the 15 watt LED landscape white lights for camera night use and the occasional Tendelux. The landscape lights are rated for 12 VAC...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Is the system supplying 12 volts AC or DC to the Tendelux units?
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    Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

    Same thought here. Is it the same electronics as the 12 VDC unit or did they make a change to the circuit to allow for the higher voltage.
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    Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

    Looks like the Tendelux comes in two flavors. One at 12 volts and the other at 24 volts. Perhaps the newer version has the voltage requirements listed on the device. However, the 12 VDC units do not list this info on the lamp housing, but only on the wall wart. From their product description...
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Looks like the ReoLink POE doorbell is now listed on Amazon at $77 with free shipping. At the end of March it was listed at $72.
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    Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

    An extension cable should not be an issue. If too long, it will introduce additional resistance and lower the voltage delivered to the device. On this end make up extension cords by cutting off the provided connectors and soldering these back onto the required length of new cable. Just make...
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    Need Your Help to Decide between T54IR-ZE and Color4K-T and How to Install It

    Here are two sample images from the camera. One day time taken today using the BI GUI and the other taken 5 days ago at night with snow.
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    Need Your Help to Decide between T54IR-ZE and Color4K-T and How to Install It

    Here are the current settings for the camera. The yellow side is for day settings with the blue for night. The corner has a street light thus the camera performs very well at night. No additional lighting is used.
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    [Discussion] Looking for better camera at night, livingroom

    In general terms, there are more elements required for a zoom lens than for a fixed focus lens. Thus with more elements the lens attenuates the light which results in less light reaching the sensor. Thus the zoom lens is 'slower' than a fixed focus lens. i.e. a higher f-stop which lets light...
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    Setting up NetTime Time Sync Tool on Windows 10

    Yes, would also agree that Net Time is a user friendly process to setup. It works well. However, if you are into brewing your own system then take a look the the below link. In this case a Dahua API is used to trigger each camera. This example is run on the Hubitat hub, but could be run...
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    Day/Night switching went wonky today

    If that model of camera has 'time plan settings' then it can be set to change from day to night by using a monthly schedule. The schedule works well if you do not have huge sunset/sunrise time difference within a month. That is one of the downsides of using this process. Or one could just...
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    BI Computer Setup Help

    The nice part of using the media creation tool is that it will create the necessary partitions on the SSD for you and install the new OS. Then if needed, one can always divide up the SSD into smaller partitions. It may take some time to download to the USB drive, depending on your download...
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    BI Computer Setup Help

    Another possibility is to start with a fresh install of windows on the SSD. Used this Windows's process to fix issues with a 13 year old Gateway desktop with a spinner. Purchased a new WD Blue 1 TB SATA SSD ($75). Installed using the connections from the spinner. Then used the Microsoft guide...
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    API to turn on light for the IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV

    Thanks cosmicman for posting the how to on finding parts of a Dahua API using existing tools in the MS Edge browser. Used your process to assist in determining what makes the "Sync PC" button work in the date and time setting section of a Dahua camera. The output from Edge follows...
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