Search results

  1. larryhagman

    Hikvision DS-2CD2365G1-I & 7616NI-I2/16P NVR Issue

    I would like to hear an answer to the above question too :)
  2. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    I appreciate that, and your concern. The wire is strung high up, but lower than many other things around it (including higher wires). I understand there is a risk, but I don't think it's as bad as I perhaps led you to believe. thanks :)
  3. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    hehe. Ye have little faith, lightning will never get me. BANG. :D Loco and wireless solutions are not for me. I do want to do my own cables and been meaning to learn for ages, I am a bit of an anal retentive too and I love the idea of making cables myself just the right length (plus 'service...
  4. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    I spoke to a cable supplier, who did the usual "Cat6 would be better for your needs" without giving me any explanation of "better", and when I asked they shrank into their shell as so often happens in such situations. It tires me out chopping through the BS to get real info when buying things...
  5. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Would something like this be advisable or at least of some use? https://www.diteksurgeprotection.com/products/network-protection/303-dtk-wm8nets
  6. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Brilliant post, thank you. That makes total sense, now you laid it out so nicely! My 7225 just arrived, beautiful thing. Can't test it for a couple of weeks until I have NVR and stuff but the specs (in light of above post) look pretty decent for a £250 bargain (brand new boxed)...
  7. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    I am stuck between two cameras as I can't suss out which will be best in darkness. The goal posts move every time I open a spec sheet, with terminology changing! I wonder if someone can tell me which is the better low lighgt camera out of these two...
  8. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Thanks! If I had a house, I would be grateful :D. we live in a trailer, and it's not connected to this stuff at all. But the NVR will be, along with my workshop tools etc, so well worth protecting all the same! "Common residential outlets have been equipped with grounding connections here in...
  9. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    This is probably a very dumb post but I am gonna risk embarassing myself.... I am in UK. I know our wiring system is different here. Is there still a need to ground the RJ45 shielding even on UK systems where are mains sockets are earthed? I assume so, for the lightning strike if nothing else...
  10. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    Yes, me too. I guess that slows people down in the "chasing megapixels" addiction! I would go for a 2/3/4 mp darkfighter and wouldn't buy any higher reslutions than that as its more than enough for detail on faces and plates on my drive, but better NV
  11. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    Thanks, Yes i have seen that video, and didn't seem like a very good demonstration of the Colorvu compared to others I have seen which sold it to me much better! I use a lot of IR and its very dark here so I am gonna stick with Darkfighters, whether powered by or proper.
  12. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Interesting stuff, and thanks for the patience and understanding. So I have a copper ground stake (for electric fencing), so I just need to attach the foil shielding to a wire, soldered ideally, and connected to a stake like that which goes into the ground. And I assume this is so that, if...
  13. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Thanks. How exactly do you ground an ethernet cable?! Never heard of that before, he says as he blushes.
  14. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Decided this is best bang for buck - External Outdoor Cat5E FULL COPPER Network Ethernet Cable FTP/UTP Reel Lot Cat5 | eBay I was tempted by Cat6 but I think thats just like chasing megapixels. I can't see me needing more than 100mbps, my ISP speed is only 150 anyway. PS I should have...
  15. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    ah, I didn't realise it's not wifi, but it's wireless. I get it. I am sure it's awesome, and happy birthday by the way. :) I really REALLY want to avoid a debate on this, but the truth is I am firmly of the opinion that wireless transmissions/radiation is a minor MINOR health hazard, and I have...
  16. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    This looks a decent deal - kenable External SHIELDED CAT6 Outdoor Use COPPER Ethernet Cable FTP Reel 305m: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics versus what i was gonna buy - SFX Premium 305meters CAT5e Full Copper UTP External Grade: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools I am trying to resist typing in "CCTV" in my...
  17. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    I hear ya, and on the basis of the good folks in this forum, I certainly would consider them again, even if it my anus ache. :D But wifi is OUT of the question. Permanently :). "Luck of the draw, I guess" - hahahahahaha. yeah, got it. :D
  18. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    "(Personally, I am not a believer in mesh systems. As often as not they seems to induce as many problems as they solve.)" - Damn, why didn't we meet a year ago when I was £300 heavier. :D :D
  19. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Good for you :). I have friends who use and love their gear too. my experience is mine and I am too old to start giving companies another chance when they screw with me and piss me off repeatedly, especially when charging double or more for similar gear that I can get from somewhere else, albeit...
  20. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Taut - hahahaha. what a mistake that was, now I have been taught :D I get the advice, it's good. But it's not useful for this outfit here. Firstly, completely tarmacced everywhere, no way to make trenches without cutting, no room for moling etc. The NVR will be in the barn itself, so most...
  21. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    Thanks Coney. That leads the murky subject of whether cameras are genuine DF or "powered by..". I was looking at these which all look like the powered by, although Hikvision are pretty deliberately confusing on the issue in my view...
  22. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    thanks, but depends on your lighting situation. I think I will try one, but not convinced i will prefer it to darkfighter as its very dark where i live, i.e. zero ambient light, sometimes from 4pm!
  23. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    Thanks Alastair
  24. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Thanks. Interesting stuff re LPR (I had to look it up, terminology differences between US/UK) Dramus - I do'nt know what UTP or STP is, but I am not using any conduit. My installation is nearly all outdoor in farm buildings and where the cables go through the air suspended on a taught wire...
  25. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    "what do you think is missing from that pic?" - Hopefully not a trick question and the answer is "your Porsche from your driveway" :D :D The tag on that vehicle isnt visible
  26. larryhagman

    New ColorVu cameras

    Great thread. I nearly went for a Colorvu but think I will stick with Darkfighter. Colour is cool, when it works and when the target is lit sufficiently, but I think the darkfighter has better detail so will stick with that. It was a close call though and I will try out a Colorvu if I get some...
  27. larryhagman

    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    I was about to buy some 4mp and 6mp Darkfighters for my driveway but since I have security lights out there, I wondered if the Colorvu might be worth considering. Based on experiences, would anyone give me their vote between the two, for the best clarity on nighttime footage? Also, am I right...
  28. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Thanks. I ignored the ColorVu cameras as I thought they were older tech compared to Darkfighter. but just watched some videos and they look pretty amazing, I have security lights which come on on my drive so maybe Colovu is worth considering in place of one of the darkfighters. would be neat to...
  29. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    The cameras I had set my mind on for main yard coverage was this one Hikvision 6MP Powered By Darkfighter 2.8mm Fixed Lens 30m IR H265+ IP67 Turret Camera DS-2CD2365G1-I - which has a 1/2.4 sensor. Maybe that would actually be better than the 4mp cameras, being bigger sensor (v 1/2.8)
  30. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Shipping to Uk is great, but unless he can bypass the robbing bastards we affectionately refer to as "our government", the tax always kills any purchase from the US. Unless my friend in Alaska sends me a very tasty "gift" for Xmas. ;) I will stick with what I am doing. I think I can safely...
Top Bottom