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    What lens or model for this view

    here you can see how easy it is to change a lens. @Deali I like your reasoning! I think this would be a great way to re-purpose a camera that otherwise would be sold or thrown away. I know I have bought a couple of cameras with fixed lenses that didn't have the FOV I liked when I installed...
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    POE Router - The crucial specs, Advice on how to buy Used unit

    Q1: What used POE switch specs should I look for when shopping on E-Bay? Search HP ProCurve Poe on eBay. I'm cheap and rather spend extra on better cams. I've had good luck with the HP ProCurve 2600 series. These are enterprise level switches. You'll find 8, 12, and 24 port PoE's avalaible for...
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    Sooo Honeywell L7000 panel...

    +1. Check out YouTube, Bounder97, for an excellent diy video tutorial on the Vista 20p system. I installed the 20p with additional zone expander panels and Bosch tri-tech (pet-friendly) motion detectors. If you use a Vista keypad with a wireless transmitter you can use wireless sensors. I also...
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    Ptz mount screws how to fit

    #2 with the washers on top of your bracket. Therefore, this means the bracket mounting hole size should be a little bit larger than the diameter of the sleeve anchor. So use your bracket to lay out all your hole locations and then drill your holes in the mansonry/concrete to the appropriate...
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    Ptz mount screws how to fit

    That's an anchor generally used for masonry or concrete. Note the tapered end of the screw/bolt. You drill the masonry or concrete to the diameter of the sleeve. Then insert the sleeve into the drilled hole. As you tighten the nut the tapered end is drawn up into the sleeve thereby expanding and...
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    Processor

    I'll volunteer my experience. I've got some great advice on this forum. I wanted to keep my costs low so I bought an earlier generation HP Elite 8300 with a 3rd generation i7-3770 CPU specifically for Blue Iris. I found my HP on craigslist for $225. You can find these on eBay all the time. All...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    I agree with all the suggestions above. I bought this Amcrest for my niece who wanted a nanny cam. She does not have a enough technical expertise to set up her own stand alone system and did not have a big budget. In the interest of something simple for her to experiment with I thought the...
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    Switch Advice (16 POE, 8 non-POE, unmanaged, Gigabit, not loud)

    I bought a couple of these 8-port HP PoE switches on eBay for about $30. - HP J8762A ProCurve 2600-PWR PoE 8 Port 10/100-TX Ethernet Network Switch. You usually can find these on eBay often. Sure they are used, but for the price you can buy a spare. A nice feature is this switch has a gigabit...
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    Dahua vs Hikvision concerning firmware and support

    Nayr, I have read many of your posts regarding securing your home networks and setting up vpn to access your cameras remotely. I just read this article in today's Wall Street Journal regarding hackers recently attacking Dahua NVR's and cameras. A Dahua spokeswoman recommended "upgrading...
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    Onvif Compatible Doorbell Cam

    Please post when you get an answer. I've been looking for a front doorbell product for some time. For less than $100. I may give this a try. Good alternative to the Ring, Doorbird, and the more expensive Dahua products. I'd like the front door cam to have a pir in the hopes of not getting too...
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    Onvif Compatible Doorbell Cam

    i just noticed on the box "ATZ Technology Co." as the manufacturer. More info. on their website: http://www.atz-tech.com/products/202-en.html#ad-image-5
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    Onvif Compatible Doorbell Cam

    I found these on Ali that appears to meet many of the requirements except no PoE. Note one is available with separate door bell unit. Pretty inexpensive, but unknown manufacturer and anyone's guess on performance and quality. http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cfyaKXhW...
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    Best deal on Imporx (Huisun) v2!

    Yes. To clarify you do not need BI for TinyCam Monitor. You'll want sub stream for better performance on your mobile phone. Check it out first on the free version. As far as I know there's no version for iOS yet.
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    Best deal on Imporx (Huisun) v2!

    Im using Tinycam Monitor on my android phone with my Imporx v2 and Hiks. I like this app and it works fine with all PTZ functions - presets work as well. I first tried the free version with ads to confirm it worked. Then I liked it so much that I paid for the Pro version. My cameras are...
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    Best deal on Imporx (Huisun) v2!

    +1 @pozello - post #494. Specifically it's a voltage drop thing. See Wikipedia definition of the PoE standard and the power available AT the device: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet Generally, voltage drop problems are addressed by lowering the resistance of the circuit...
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    Where can i get a corner mount

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    Dedicated License Plate Cam project

    +1. The NEC, National Electrical Code, here in the U.S., specifies that an electrical circuit shall not be loaded to more than 80% if the circuit has continuous use (>3 hours). A 1 amp splitter has a capacity of 12 watts. I'm not sure if it's 12 watts continuous rated though. I agree, a 2 amp...
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    Where and what cameras type ?

    Thank you galaksy2001 for following up on this - much appreciated :). I haven't pull the trigger on this yet. I'm in the middle of another project - replacing 1400 sq. ft. of flooring:mad-new:. I will plan for the VTS1060A PoE.
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    Where and what cameras type ?

    Thank you all for your responses. I've been looking at the Dahua website and their data sheets. Information about this is not easy to find on their website. I'm going to order this combination and the mounting back box. I can order the VTSN1060A later if it doesn't work with my PoE switch.
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    Where and what cameras type ?

    Thank you for your help. I'm going to order this intercom setup to complete my camera system. I started with 6 cameras and I'm now at 8. This should be the last one! :rolleyes: One more question, is it required to use the Dahua VTNS1060A PoE for this? That is, can I use my standard PoE...
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    Where and what cameras type ?

    Hi galaksy2001, I've been considering this same setup, Dahua VTO2000A and VTH1550CH for my front door intercom. May I ask what software you use for this setup? Are you using the Dahua software? Also, I assume this intercom setup can be powered by any PoE switch and not only the Dahua VTSN1060A...
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    Wifi Doorbell

    This is my concern also, that is, will it work stand alone? My guess is that this should work with the Dahua IP camera software, but I'm not sure. I have Hikvision cameras on Blue Iris and don't know anything about Dahua. My objective is to answer the "doorbell" via my smartphone when I'm away...
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    Wifi Doorbell

    I've been considering the Dahua outdoor station with the 1.3mp adjustable camera along with this 7" color monitor. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DAHUA-7inches-IP-Color-Indoor-Monitor-Original-English-Version-without-Logo-VTH1550CHW-2/32603722485.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.17.ekkgHF...
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    Best deal on Imporx (Huisun) v2!

    I bought this exact Imporx PTZ camera a couple of months ago and used a separate 2A/12v power supply because I have a standard PoE switch. Note the specs on this camera is max draw at 18 watts. So far no issues with this camera. I'm certainly no expert, but my understanding of PoE is that...
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    protect outdoor cable connections with silicon tape

    In the electrical industry a popular manufacturer of this tape is 3M, rubber splicing tape #23.
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    Huisun 10x LPR (License Plate Reading) settings

    Thanks to pozello at post #88 and #90. I'm using his settings. Day images are very good, but night images just ok depending on the speed of the car. I noticed around the time the ir's go off or on the focus and images aren't very good. I'm zoomed in about 60 feet @8.2x at about 30 degrees to the...
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    Got to love not being able to log in brand new cameras

    The last few Hiks I got from Ali had pw: abc12345
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    Best deal on Imporx (Huisun) v2!

    +1. Keeping my fingers crossed - no issues with my v2-10x Imporx so far. Granted it's been only up and running for a month and I'm still tweaking it, but it is working very well as a license plate reader day and night. Based on the number of comments here I figured for $150. it was worth a...
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    Baby monitor thoughts.

    Thank you vector18 for this suggestion. This appears to be an upgrade to other consumer friendly cams by Nest, Dropcam, and Foscam. My niece is a new single mom, and I'm going to recommend she look at this Amcrest. She's been considering a home security camera system, but is somewhat...
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    New Member - Got my Cameras and now onto Home Security~!

    I agree! I installed this 4 amp power supply with 8 fused outputs and power supervision contacts by Altronix. http://www.altronix.com/products/product.php?name=AL400ULPD8
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