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    Camera and placement recommendations

    Love my 4431s. See what your mounting options are to help decide...
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    Two new interesting cams from dahua

    We shall see...
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    Two new interesting cams from dahua

    I contacted some of the ebay sellers I have used successfully .. he is to get back with a report drom his supplier. I asked about the motorized turret and panorama.
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    Two new interesting cams from dahua

    Darn. I just ordered the previous gen motorized lens bullet. I like the turrets and would prefer it for a motorized lens. I like the panorama alot. Could be pricey..like 3x pricey ...? I am going to end up with a pile of cameras.
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    Dahua 4mp, 6mm turrets (IPC-HDW4421C)

    Keep your landscape lights on all night? I run LEDs and each of the lights are well under 7W. Pennies a year. If you do not run them, replace the bulbs for LEDs. Or replace the fixture. I use Volt Lighting.
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    Camera Selection

    Ipvm.com/calculator That should tell you what you need keeping in mind what you want. Those pictures don't define what your goals are.
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    Shopping eBay for the right rig

    https://computers.woot.com/offers/hp-6300-pro-intel-i5-12gb-ddr3-desktop-3?ref=w_cnt_bs_95
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    Putting Together a New Dahua Based System

    4431 has a very nice microphone. Im sure there are upgrades, better ones available. But if the camera sees it, the mic will pick it up. Not whispered conversation but whispers around it... very easy to hear.
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    Newb - Of course a question for the experts

    Seek out posts by fenderman. There is a Subforum for the very question you ask. Top of my head, from researching... i5 haswell or i7 skylake.
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    Camera and placement recommendations

    Re: placement of camera for car at dead center of garage.. Be careful. I will be relocating a camera that was in this exact spot. A subject standing at the front doors cannot be seen and certainly not identified. I will be placing one camera to shoot towards drivers side. Another will be...
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    Newb - Of course a question for the experts

    Piece it together. Desktop with one good cam. And add cams as you go. No need to rush into a crappy system with no potential. Do it right. Buy once.
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    Newb - Of course a question for the experts

    I think you can do it all for about 1000. I scored a killer deal on eBay: i7-6700, 16GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, 2TB HDD,Win10Pro. $530 All Dahua cameras. I boughta smorgasbord to try a few styles and specs. The 4431 turrets are great and under $100 each. Look at AliExpress and eBay. About...
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    SoftEther VPN Server

    Does not say about Win10 Pro. Compatible?
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    Camera and placement recommendations

    Seema you are on the right path. Aliexpress your gear. Start plugging it in. Standalone or NVR matters on your desire to control and costs. Nayer uses NVR and has some great features using his skills. I chose the PC with BI route. Found a deal on ebay. I hope to enjoy the features of...
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    which turret?

    Say it aint so, software can't morph hardware? I've said it a few times.... good landscape lighting is not only attractive but can be designed with security sense. Good quality LED landscape lights are not cost prohibitive, easy to run.
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    Camera and placement recommendations

    I encourage you to have more skin in the game. If you want everything done for you, contact your local security companies so they may advise and bill accordingly. If you care to do it yourself, you will need to have and/or develop skills. Looks like you'll need to run wire, to start. Tons of...
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    which turret?

    With triggers and your script skillz @nayr can you make the resolution part of the profile? Get the 4MP. Run it full tilt under day profile and <4MP night. ?
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    Need help picking 9 cameras

    A gem, prosumer landscape lighting at killer prices. The pro forums despise the company as they sell good gear at their prices. VoltLighting.com
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    Need help picking 9 cameras

    Why IR and not just some good landscape lighting? Along the lines of kawboy.... good night vision cameras coupled with appropriately, astheically pleasing and security minded lighting. I have a camera that never switches to night mode due to good lighting.
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    Can't hardwire, what's the best WiFi cam w/ local streaming?

    Ya, record locally or ... ya cant even run ethernet along the baseboards? Pull em off, tuck them in and put the baseboard back.
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    Is this a Gold Buy : Help?

    I got to say, I'm giddy. I had been watching many auctions. One was far less equipped on the storage side and sold for more. I think I got a steal. Glad I did not let it get away.
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    Is this a Gold Buy : Help?

    Even a typo, the never before seen 22TB Purple drive. Next week I'll see but yes... it will work. Have a deal alert set for a purple drive at slickdeals. I don't think I need weeks of storage but I do intend to record 24/7 with high resolution and framerate.
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    DEAL : tinyCam PRO $2

    Usually $4. Til the 20th. Just a heads up. I like it. Very easy and friendly to those not tech savvy.
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    Is this a Gold Buy : Help?

    You bite your tongue!!!!
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    Is this a Gold Buy : Help?

    Awesome . I am so glad to hear that! It seems to be on a very slow trip from Texas ... so I've been researching, day dreaming and trying to think of how to set it up. Maybe this will have a purple drive!?? Does not specify.
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    Lots of (hopefully interesting) setup questions

    A friend of mine uses dropbox for notifications to be stored off-site. I'll see if he still uses this set-up, how it works, etc. As for running cable... you should just do that. Buy some good tools to assist you. I always just tried the reel of steel tape. Bought a nice brand.. but would not...
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    HDW4431C-A : Doorway Camera?

    That would be my concern, language. The way you describe yours makes me think there is a difference between our units. I don't think you'd brick it...seems there is support to return them to original. Problem is, will original be in Chinese? I don't think mine was sold as "do not...
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    I'm a bit worried about a GW Security purchase and still have time to cancel...

    ftfy
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    Drunks checking out my rig

    I really like my HFW4431M-AS-I2. 8mm and 12mm. Just the 12mm installed now but looking for places to put them. I think mine is a little too high up and I need to change that. How are you keeping this camera discrete with near head high placement?
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    Planning : ALPR

    That is in the software. I am wanting to know how to set it up to work from the jump.. I know tweaks are likely to be needed and invited.. but should this camera be mounted close to the roadway at a height of a mail box (like the commercially available MPH900) or should I go for the high atop a...
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