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  1. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z Add heater

    Does anyone know if it is possible to add a heater to an existing camera? I do not have a problem with the cold and the electronics, it is to help keep the snow and ice off the main lens. I know I could probably mount it in a heated enclosure, but was hoping there was some soret of internal...
  2. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    Installed new firmware with no issues, where can I find a list of changes/fixes?
  3. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    I just went and used an Electrical junction box for outdoors. I used 2 hose clamps attached with screws (2 each clamp) to the junction box (camera is mounted on a radio tower). Cut a hole big enough to feed the wires through into the cover of the junction box. sealed everything up with some...
  4. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z and the moon HELP!!!!!

    Here is a shot from this morning, it is a bit overcast and the sun flare cane be seen. I will post one later today, after the sun has gotten out of the way. You can always look for yourself here: Melvin Weather Look at the left side of the page.
  5. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z and the moon HELP!!!!!

    Yes after weeks of playing around with the settings. I am beyond pleased with the camera. Here is a shot from tonight. It is overcast, but a full moon. I still have issues with sun flare and moon flare, but that just can not be helped.
  6. BobW55

    Looking for a SKY CAMERA

    I finally went with a IPC-HFW8232E-Z IPC-HFW8232E-Z Settings help While I had some issues with settings, I now have what I am very happy with. It can see clouds at night I have trouble making out with my naked eye. It can see stars at night very well. Still have some trouble with sun flare...
  7. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Had a fellow ham radio operator I had helped out with some radio repairs some time ago, he had bought it and never used it. I am not complaining.
  8. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    That may be, but like I said, it was a freebie. Other that I would agree with your assessment. My wired equipment will be most happy.
  9. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Ended up going with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016EWKQAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Has what I wanted, and could not pass up a freebie. Ok I had to pay $7.00 for shipping.
  10. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    1) Like I said, I WANT 8 ports. I do not want to have to use the switch I already have, it is destine for another project. 2) Like I said I WANT to set up VPN. I do NOT need POE, everything is direct powered. Sorry I even asked. Was not aware asking for help would bring such a deluge of...
  11. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    just pointing out that 8 port wireless routers do exist.
  12. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Linksys EA9500 MAX-STREAM AC5400 Next Gen MU-MIMO Tri-Band Smart Wi-Fi Router with 8 Gigabit Ports and Seamless Roaming - Newegg.com
  13. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Nice router, but only 4 ports, I need 8.
  14. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Oh I am not denying that my home network is at risk. Hence wanting a router that can support VPN, which my current set up does not support.
  15. BobW55

    Need new wireless router

    Since my current Netgear router keeps dropping the wireless signal, time to go shopping. My needs are: 1) 8 wired lan ports 2) USB 3.0 for my 2TB hard drive 3) Wireless obviously 4) Built in VPN support. Does NOT need POE. Right now I am using a 4 port switch (want to get rid of) I have no...
  16. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z Settings help

    Here is a grab from tonight:
  17. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z Settings help

    I have not really come up with anything I am truly happy with. I can get great day time images, but still suffer from sun flair. I think a polarizing filter would help with that, but I am not about to crack open the camera yet. Night time: I keep the IR leds OFF. The camera will see stars...
  18. BobW55

    how to solve Ring Video Door bell IR light issue? IPC-HFW8232E-Z on my front door

    If you do not need the IR light in the door bell. 1) Put some electrical tape over the IR light. 2) Dis-assemble the ring and cut a lead to the IR Led or remove it.
  19. BobW55

    Best way to buy from Andy?

    Andy direct is best. He shipped same day I ordered it. Had it here in the USA 7 days later, fastest China-USA shipment I have ever had.
  20. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z and the moon HELP!!!!!

    Yes I saw where Dahua will do its own time lapse. What I use makes 2 videos. First one updates every hour, adding onto the previous. Second one updates at midnight to show the previous 24 hours. You can also set the capture rate up to 1 frame per second. It will upload a JPG after so many...
  21. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z and the moon HELP!!!!!

    Wopi82, The software I use is called : IPTimelapse | Webcam and Time-Lapse software for IP cameras and Canon DSLR cameras It will pull weather information from several weather sources, including the weather underground, here is a link to the help file Weather My weather station is here: Melvin...
  22. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z and the moon HELP!!!!!

    This may be a matter of I want my cake and to eat it too. I am having trouble with moon light. See this: I have tried just about every setting available. Faster shutter, lower F-stop (iris) The 4 different modes of BLC. I know this camera was not designed for the intended use. I am...
  23. BobW55

    Too many Choices need some help

    I am officially very happy. Here is a short video: Still have to figure out the sun/lens flair, but I could not be happier with the results. Bob
  24. BobW55

    Sunba Tech Cameras

    Glad you got your answer, I still can't find what I did with my original instructions.
  25. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    Yes, I went to the Dahua web site, mine does NOT have a heater. But based on the temperature range I should be fine. The things we learn.
  26. BobW55

    IPC-HFW8232E-Z Settings help

    I know most of you use this camera for security and not for watching the sky. I am more than blown away from the night time ability. I can see clouds with the camera at night that I can not see with my eye. When it is cloudless, I can even watch the stars, some I have trouble seeing with my...
  27. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    I have this model, IPC-HFW8232E-Z. Just received it.
  28. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    That all makes sense. Will find out how needed it is or isn't soon enough. It can reach below zero here in Michigan. Will have to email Andy and see if it is something that can be user installed. My old PTZ never had one and did fine. So far I am blown away with the night time performance...
  29. BobW55

    Sunba Tech Cameras

    Let me see if I can find my printout.
  30. BobW55

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    HEATER?? I noticed that Nayr, mentioned about a possible heater inside this camera. I can not find any documentation on this on the Dahua website. IPC-HFW8232E-Z | Dahua Technology - Dahua Technology I will ASSume that it does have a heater and that it is automatically activated by the camera...