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    Mail Theft

    Thanks for the kind words @tech101. Always happy to help and glad you are enjoying the benefits of the dialed in system ! Reach out anytime, good to catch up
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    Best 4k Colour Night Vision Turret Camera

    Yes, as I've mentioned and demonstrated many times, if you want the full color to be the best it can be, definitely add light, especially for those targets on the edge of your capture zones. You'll find otherwise that details get mushy. With that said, as I've shown, even small amounts of...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua - IPC-Color4K-X / DH-IPC-HFW5849T1-ASE-LED - Full Color 4K Camera

    Haha, thought I missed that didn't you :) I'm pleased to say that there are some FW improvements making their way into the new S2 / S3 variants, which while based on iterative chipsets do rely on a lot of the same back end algorithms that we've discussed here, fed back and looked to improve :)
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    Post Holiday Update - A Little Long & A Little Long Overdue

    Hey all, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving for those in the U.S. and that all of you are looking forward to taking some time with family and friends as we get closer to Christmas and the end of year holidays globally. I wanted to give a quick update on what I’ve been working on in the...
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    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Yes congrats to all the winners so far and THANK YOU to @EMPIRETECANDY for continuing these contests, great opportunity for everyone to get in on what's become an IPCAMTALK community event :)
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    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Honored to be asked to draw winners again for this. Here are your 4 x 1st prize winners: 1st Winner 2nd Winner 3rd Winner 4th Winner
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    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    I'm up next for the 4 x 1st prize winners
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    Keep The DM's Coming, I'm Getting There ;)

    All Just a quick update. I've been online in 'stealthy' mode to catch up on DM's and am getting through them. Glad to see people reach out and I'm hopeful that the information I'm replying with assists all in making purchases, configurations, cam operations etc better. I've also been jumping...
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    Just a quick update. I'm still working on this one RE: issues seen in compression and firmware. I'll be testing a new build of this shortly and reporting back. Working closely with Dahua so I can try and get this cam turned around into the beast I know it can be, stay tuned !
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    EmpireTech 8th Anniverasay Sales July.18th-23rd

    Honored to be asked to do this again. Names were entered, shuffled as always and here are the 4 x 1st prize winners: CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS ! Thanks @EMPIRETECANDY for continuing to run these, great opportunity for all forum members to win some great prizes.
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    SD5A825 is the one I would HOLD on recommending for now until issue is resolved
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    I wouldn't recommend buying it yet until I see some movement from Dahua on what is going to be done here. While SOC is the gating factor for sure, that doesn't mean the underlying Web OS 5 cannot be tuned to be less resource hungry OR that other functions can be lowered in priority for the SOC...
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    Yes it is present there as well BUT its worse on the SD5A825 due to the resolution (4K) and the impact on SOC for compression in real-time. The 5A425 I can tune to make the issue you're seeing bearable and in mostly non-existent (dialing in to the max extent but not breaching SOC resources) but...
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    Still working this issue daily as it definitely needs a fix
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    I'm actually trying a new June Beta as well but unfortunately this also has the same issues. Quick update on the issues I'm seeing and status. Currently in testing this thoroughly there is definitely a limitation due to SOC being used on this cam. Specifically in its impact on processing into...
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    Will do
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    PTZ question for any of the newer Dahua auto tracking models.

    Yes I’m testing that FW on the SD5A825 and it’s NOT good. So much so that with the feedback I provided to Dahua Dev / Engineering they’ve removed it from the Dahua site. Therefore I would advise against it @Tinman
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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

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    Review: Dahua 8MP / 4K 25x Starlight IR PTZ - PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR

    All, I’m back in the saddle again with another review, this time for the EmpireTech PTZ5A4K-25X / SD5A825GA-HNR. Thanks to @EMPIRETECANDY for providing the unit in return for an unbiased no holds barred review. Good to see a new 8K on the block for testing and this time one of the first to...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    Yes both cameras are really good. The A180 is phenomenal as a 'Spotter' for your PTZ's so if people have those in the mix (hope you do) then consider throwing the A180 in there to assist. Great combo
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    Glad you're enjoying it @tmxv4128
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    PTZ question for any of the newer Dahua auto tracking models.

    Hey @Tinman, if you're talking about PTZ controls in the Dahua web interface (or even Dahua mobile apps) then YES, the experience certainly is 'disconnected' for want of a better description between you pressing or holding the controls to it actually moving. I test a lot of cameras and can...
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    Are there any IP Cameras with stereo input?

    Yes absolutely for broadcast production, I've used a number of PTZ's when deploying multiple cams between areas, rooms etc and live events. Like @looney2ns mentioned though, not cheap, especially if you want decent sensors with low noise and good quality output
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    Enjoy !
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    Sorry for the delay in response (see my status update for background there) but in answer to your question, a) YES I highly recommend Samsung Pro Endurance, did a test on multiple SD cards a year or so back and they are my preferred that I use in personal and deployment purposes, b) the E-PTZ...
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    Wildcat's Status

    Thanks all for the kind comments and follow up. Everything is now back up, tested and multi layer NW comms failover is in place :) Have some more work to finish up but most is back online. Have more storms this week but I'm getting ready to start the next review as well as getting back to DM's...
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    Important! EmpireTech Official Website Active

    Congrats on the site launch @EMPIRETECANDY, looks like its almost ready
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