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Review - EmpireTech IPC-TPC124X-AI 1/2.7'' CMOS 4MP Thermal Network Mini Hybrid Eyeball Camera
Thermal imagers produce heat themselves. This requires them to calibrate periodically to adjust for that heat. Even $6K thermal riflescopes do it. -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
No need for Ubiquti switch. Any PoE switch is fine. At this point, the NVR cannot recognize events of any type created the cameras themselves--either AI or tradition motion detection. That said, the AI Port also does traditional motion detection for each camera as well. There is no downside... -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
You were given a lot of incorrect info. Like really off base stuff. Yes, Ubiquiti does make networking equipment. And my experience has been fantastic. But you are by no means locked into their ecosystem. You can run third party cameras with only a $299 Unifi NVR. No need for any other part... -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
That is what they are saying right now. But no one knows. The one negative about Ubiquiti is that they tend to fly by the seat of their pants a bit. Even if it ends up as 1 per camera, I have no issue with it. A 4K Dahua or Hik plus an AI Port works out the same price or cheaper than... -
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Moisture Inside Hikvision Turrets (Cloudy Lens)
Thanks much. I suppose that you could back the factory packets in the over at low temp using the same instructions that Dry & Dry advises for reactivating their packets. -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
Right now, yes. As I mentioned, with a firmware upgrade, it will be expanded to five cameras, so eventually $40/camera. For now, I only have it on four of my 14 cams. Which is enough to find incidents, as they cover routes of ingress and egress. I will have capacity to do it on up to 20 when... -
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Moisture Inside Hikvision Turrets (Cloudy Lens)
Thanks much to both of you guys for the prompt and detailed responses. Do you have a link for the proper sized desiccant packs? I'm assuming that they are pretty small. -
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Moisture Inside Hikvision Turrets (Cloudy Lens)
I have some lens clouding that has developed on a few of my Hikvision turret style cameras over the last 2-3 years. I thought they were just dirty, but after using some glass cleaner on a microfiber towel, it seems pretty clear that this is from moisture intrusion on the inner glass. Image... -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
$299 (4HDD) or $499 (8 HDD). https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/unvr No, it does support the built-in AI functions on individual cameras right now. As matter of fact, it does not even support simple motion detection. When using with non-Ubiquiti brand cameras, if you want anything more than... -
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Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision
I just went over to a Ubiquiti NVR with my Hikvision cameras. 10X better than the kludgy Chinese NVRs. Would never go back. -
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Mud wasps going into camera mounts
Get yourself some Syngenta Demand and a cheap pump sprayer. The residual lasts for three months. It will kill them if they walk on it. -
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Buying Dahua cameras from AliExpress - is it smart to do so?
Andy has a proven track record of 5+ years. And he's very competitive on price. Why even consider taking a chance? -
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Picture tuning suggestions
What is the negative of turning backlight off? I have a lot of security lighting. One 40,000 lumen stadium lights on each side of the house, barn, etc. With all the light available, it seems that I do better with HLC. -
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Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera
Thanks for asking this. It was my question as well. -
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Review - EmpireTech IPC-TPC124X-AI 1/2.7'' CMOS 4MP Thermal Network Mini Hybrid Eyeball Camera
Very interesting, I may grab one. Is it capable of running in fusion mode? e.g. superimposing the lower resolution thermal image on the higher resolution optical image to make it appear like a higher resolution image with thermal capabilities? The image on the left is so good that it appears... -
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New cam excitement!
I have tons of light (literally, stadium lights designed to light up a tennis court, wired to a high quality RAB motion sensor). I hate IR, as it attracts bugs. I like turrets for many reasons, including the fact that they are harder for vandals to damage. While few cameras are vandal proof, a...- Ookie
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- Forum: IP Cameras
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An Awesome Camera
Those images look ridiculously good. I may have to pick one of these up. Or 5 of each. No question Mac is a better experience. I detest Windows from the built in ads alone. Disgusting how they try to force you to switch to Edge every few months during a software update, where you have to opt... -
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New cam excitement!
I really appreciate your taking the time to post this. No question, big sensors capture more photos. Just like trying to produce decent bass from small speaker cones, you can't cheat the laws of physics. Will look into the 5442. The 4K-X seems really interesting as well. The 4K-X seems...- Ookie
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- Forum: IP Cameras
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New cam excitement!
Thanks for sharing. I was a Hikvision guy (including their NVRs), but with the move to Blue Iris coming in the next few weeks, I'm thinking about doing some Dahua stuff. The 2431 was recommended to me, but I'm hesitant, as it is an older model that EOL has apparently been announced for. I need...- Ookie
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- Forum: IP Cameras
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Whoa.... How many cams? What is your retention period like? -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Good deal. How many drives in total if you don't mind me asking? -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Awesome. I have tons of white light. Not your big box store stuff, either. Commercial floods running off RAB motion sensors. Is there a decent primer type document on how to configure all of this stuff? I don't want to bother you guys with all of these questions before I get some more base... -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Thanks again, have long heard good things about Andy. Been meaning to place an order with him for a long time. Does the 5442 do color at night? If not, does it at least do good B&W images with no IR? Not a fan of IR and the bugs and spiders it attracts. -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Really appreciate your insight. You have given me a lot to think about. The Dahua thing is interesting. We've mostly done Hikvision (rebranded through LTS). Dahua is interesting. Can you recommend a good Dahua dealer that ships to the US? Also, if you have a suggested model for me to try, I... -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Good info, thanks for posting. Which Meshify did you go with? I'm between either Meshify 2 or Meshify 2 Compact. Seems like the compact still has more than enough space, as it's still a mid tower. Good info on the 10XX series issues. Just realized that you posted it already above and I missed... -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Thanks again for the suggestion re: a standard ATX case vs. mini-ITX. You saved my ass on that, bigtime. Any suggestions on who is making high quality PC cases these days? So many of them tend to be made out of Chinesium (pot metal). The mechanism by which drives are installed and removed can... -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
You are right about perps not stealing desktop PCs. In the past, they might have. Standard MO used to be to head to the master bedroom for the jewelry and money. Grabbing any electronics they saw along the way. But in the past 5-10 years, residential burglars have gotten hinky with regard to... -
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Adding Nvidia GPU to Blue Iris and Code Project AI Install
Thanks much for this suggestion. I had already been re-thinking the small case as possibly being a bad idea. Only reason I thought to go with it is that a smaller case can be hidden more easily. In my experience with burglaries (police detective) most perps are in and out with a few minutes on... -
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Placement above garage
Hard no on position Y. Most of the video you capture with it is going to be useless footage of the tops of people's heads. Unless it is a PTZ or overwatch cam, we generally stick to mounting no higher than what a six foot (2M) tall guy can reach to damage of a six foot ladder (read: about 3M...- Ookie
- Post #7
- Forum: Camera Installation Questions