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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    no, it's not crippled. I am using it. It's only that if the camera is stolen, so are the recordings. I could use PoE with the 12V source but it's too much headache and there are other factors dictating the need for WiFi.
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    I run dozens of cameras at various locations, most PoE. Not an option here. Among other things, there is only 12V electricity. The camera does the job 100%, I just don't want to keep paying for cloud recording.
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    Of course, it's different. This is the whole point. Don't need continuous recording. There is no time limit but, of course, overdoing it would drain the battery. My usage has averaged 20 min by all users. As I mentioned, the battery never dropped below 95%. On a sunny day, the battery stays at...
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    For a guy your age and a Vietnam veteran, you demonstrate an enviable maturity level.
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    Talking about dumbasses, the Reolink link says nothing about the claims that a battery-operated camera could not provide an RTP stream by default. It could. Neither does it claim that Argus 4 Pro provides that, which in and of itself would be a contradictory statement obviously. So thanks for...
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    No number of smart-ass comments will change the facts. Reolink doesn't claim anything different. You do. This camera does not provide RTSP. The hub does.
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    Thank you. Just to avoid misleading other people, I will reiterate some facts. Camera in this context is Argus 4 Pro. 1. Camera works on its own without the need of a hub. I suppose the hub can be used for local recording, but it is not required. 2. Camera is accessible 24/7. It doesn't look as...
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    Sorry, but that's just not true. I use such a camera; it's accessible 24/7. The Wifi chip's standby consumption must be very low. It records only when triggered. It records to the cloud, a local server (as well as an SD card). Its battery is virtually always at 100%, maybe dropping into the 90's...
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    I don't need constant streaming. What Reolink is claiming to be a hardware limitation, it is not. Their camera streams to the cloud currently. There is absolutely no reason why it couldn't do that a local server. As a matter of fact, it can- to a FTP server. Unfortunately, the battery operation...
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    180 degree WiFI Onvif camera

    For the past months, I have been using Argus 4 Pro solar-power panorama camera. Notwithstanding the overall consensus that this is not a reliable setup, I have been mightily impressed. Rock solid, excellent day-time picture. The particular need calls for 180, solar and WiFi. Is there an...
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    Direct-to-wire

    I lost my quicksync. I thought that wouldn't matter much as most of the work is done on the cameras, and I do direct-to-disk and direct-to-wire when possible. I have come to realize that direct-to-wire only works on live viewing, not on recordings. That makes no sense to me. AM I missing something?
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    Upgrade?

    Sure, it's only the fact that there have been dozens upon dozens of versions in between. Not easy to figure out if there was anything worthwhile. Anything major and obvious to some users?
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    Upgrade?

    I am using BI ver. 5.3.2.5 Is there a point in upgrading to the newest iteration?
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    Hikvision ColorVu + 4K (DS-2CD2087G2-L)

    I have 3. One has been outside in the elements of the northeast for almost 2 years. Along with some old Hikvison cameras that have been out for 10 years. No condensation issue in any of them.
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    Peculiar low FPS

    I will check the ping but maybe I wasn't clear on the web/client issue. When the camera plays on the local client, that fixes the web FPS. Basically, when camera1 plays on BOTH simultaneously, both play at 15 FPS. When I shut down the client playing the camera locally, the web interface drops...
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    Peculiar low FPS

    The cameras are not on a separate network but I monitor my network and it's not even 10% saturated. Also, displaying the camera's feed on the client simultaneously fixing the remote FPS would argue against a network problem. Low CPU, low memory usage, plenty network bandwidth. The issue is...
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    Peculiar low FPS

    I have been experiencing a new and quite bizarr issue. SOme (most) cameras would intermittently start exhibiting FPS of around 1 on the UI3. CPU and memory usage does not spike or a nuything like that. If I open the client (running as service) on the server on the same camera, that fixes the FPS...
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    ColorVu 1/1.8"

    It does look like the 4K version performs better in very low light, though the 4MP versions are still ar superior to their older counterparts.
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    ColorVu 1/1.8"

    What is the difference between the NI and the other 4MP (non-NI) version?
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    ColorVu 1/1.8"

    I have 3 4K ColorVu cameras. I have been mightily impressed. Their low-light performance is from another world. Those have a 1/1.2" CMOS sensor, which explains the great low-light performance. Has anybody had the opportunity to compare the 4K to the 4MP Colorvue cameras? The 4MP ones have 1/1.8"...
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    Hikvision ColorVu + 4K (DS-2CD2087G2-L)

    1. Old camera SWNHD-820CAM (rebranded Hikvision) 2. ColorVu at default settings 3. ColorVu with HLC (high light compensation set at 79%).
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    Hikvision ColorVu + 4K (DS-2CD2087G2-L)

    If anybody is interested, here is the difference at night between the Colorvu and a previous generation Hikvision. Last image is with HLC at 79%. I am impressed.
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    4K camera choice

    I am using BI and I am almost done with the 40 pages of the Hikvision discussion. I am impressed so far!
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    4K camera choice

    1/2.7" such as let's say Amcrest 4K would be a horrible choice then?
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    4K camera choice

    I did. I would say if it's a trade-off, I'd take better daytime performance over nighttime.
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    4K camera choice

    I need to replace aging Hikvision 1080P cameras. Never thought they would hold up so well for about 8 years. I am not married to the 4k idea. I just want as good of a camera as today's technology has to offer. Watching the house perimeter in a suburban home.
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    4K camera choice

    You have to pick one 4k camera for outdoor use. Price is a minor factor within the consumer world. Say up to $500. I know no one model will fit everybody's needs but you get one pick. Thanks.
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    The Perfect BI setup needs SSD ?

    I know this is an old thread but: Is there a point to record to an SSD and archive to an HDD? As opposed to directly recording the HDD.
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    RCA / LaView (Hikvision) Floodlight Camera HSFLC1 / LV-PWFL182-U

    Any update on these? Anybody know if the others support RTSP or is it only RCA? The momentum is considerably cheaper.
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    2mp 12x dahua rebranded dome deal

    I did use cat5 connectors because of the 26 gauge. The darnedest thing happened today though. I got fed up and decided to connect the 24V power brick while still using the same ethernet connection. While setting things up, I connected the 24V source for a mere second. That jump started the...
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