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  1. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    I am now wondering after all this work, whether I should consider Dahua over HIkvision. Huge amount of work to rethink all this now I learned all the Hik models etc, would it be worth doing so? (Is Dahua significantly better or cheaper than Hikvision?)
  2. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Isn't a 1/2.8 sensor SMALLER than 1/2.5? (the former being closer to 1/3, the latter being closer to 1/2) - Surely the bigger sensor is brighter/better? damn I am getting conflicting answers to this question everywhere I look. If i buy cat6 cable with solid copper conductors, do i need...
  3. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    I sure could save some money if I go for these, and they are damn respectable if i recall. https://www.cctvtek.co.uk/_shop/ip-turret-cameras/hikvision-ds2cd2345fwdigrey-28mm-fixed-lens-powered-by-darkfighter-30m-ir-turret-camera/ I am not sure whether Darkfighter is overrated, and therefore...
  4. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Hmm. Never heard of that. Looks like it can do what Acusense does. Interesting. But your comment "don't chase mps" was the most interesting one. I think I am doing that. It's only lack of cash that forced me down from 8mp to 6mp. I do want daylight detail, but my old 1080p Annke cameras would...
  5. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Duh, that's just what I said. :D :D :D :D
  6. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Nuwwave - excellent stuff thanks. I must admit I don't follow very easily on the 10/100 stuff. I won't have any switches. I have a similar setup except it's all above ground. I have a router in a cabin20 feet from barn. The NVR will be in the barn (workshop), with one cable from router to NVR...
  7. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    PS - this is the planned purchase. Hopefully that will be capable of handling UV and the elements as well as transmitting data nice and fast. With or without being wrapped up in foil :D 305m Metre CAT6 Pure Solid Copper External Grade CCTV cable testing - cheap as chips, but may just be better...
  8. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    What a great post, thank you very, very much. I don't have any kind of tester, I could get a cheap one, but I will no doubt take 30 minutes to panic and fuss until I finally crimp :D. I am sure i will get there. I just need to check I have the right order (never crimped ethernet cables...
  9. larryhagman

    568b cable standard

    So from that post above I just need to do the one entitled: T-568B Straight-Through Ethernet Cable ? Thanks
  10. larryhagman

    568b cable standard

    Oh, ok thanks. I have yet to wire a single ethernet cable manually. I have always just bought them whatever length required. So this talk of pairs is a bit beyond me. I just wanted to get a link/guide to follow when it all arrives. The mention above of 'straight through' or 'crossover' cables...
  11. larryhagman

    568b cable standard

    I read on some threads about T568B being VITAL. I am about to buy a load of cable (when I decide between Cat5e and Cat6, any votes?) and first time attempt at crimping,cutting my own cables. Do I still need to worry about this T568B thing? It sounds pretty complex, I dont really understand why...
  12. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Having said that, not much difference in price. https://www.cctvtek.co.uk/_shop/cat5e-cable/305-metre-cat5e-pure-solid-copper-external-grade-cctv-cable/ https://www.cctvtek.co.uk/_shop/cat6-cable/305m-metre-cat6-pure-solid-copper-external-grade-cctv-cable/ Seems a no brainer to go for cat6...
  13. larryhagman

    Which ethernet cable would be best ?

    Useful thread and a great post by Dramus - thanks for that. I am setting up a new system and was advised by CCTV firm that Cat6 is what they recommend. "Course it is!" I thought. I popped on here to see if this had been discussed and looks like it has. So Cat5E is still perfectly adequate even...
  14. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Sorry, i have another quickie.... I am comparing 7716 with 7616 (NXi) - it seems the main differences are just two things: 1. 4 Sata connections instead of 2 (i don't need more than 2) 2. Alarm ins and outs. the 7616 has 4 in, 1 out, 7716 has 16 in, 4 out. I am yet to learn what all this...
  15. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    I will update you. I did ask the seller and he seemed to know a lot about Hikvision stuff. He said it definitely does not have auto tracking. It will be interesting to see how it works with Acusense. I wanted the 25x zoom minimum because I have a 100 yard rifle range (well, a shelter with bench...
  16. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    beepsilver - Thanks, I have actually just ordered a kit very similar to that. That's my backup plan to Acusense! One day I would like to work out how to set something up which sends an SMS when motion detected. I know it's doable but I can't stand IoT stuff and it seemed to be done that way so I...
  17. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Great video Tim thanks! I thought I had seen just about every video on this camera but hadn't seen that one! I bagged a new/boxed DS-2DE7225IW-AE for £235 plus postage. Pretty happy with that. I did want the 8223I with smart tracking, but I suspect that will be overkill and nothing to stop me...
  18. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Actually Google is my arch nemesis, but point taken :D (and after 3 reads of that image you posted, I am still actually confused!) I really struggle with anything written by non native english speakers! but I THINK i get the general idea! Thanks
  19. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    I have been messed around a bit, and getting sick of it. I may just take your advice Tim and go for that white one (7225). Don't suppose you can remember what sort of range it was able to put some IR on the 'target' area when zoomed? It would be nice if I could get SOME kind of visibility out at...
  20. larryhagman

    New Hikvision Acusense NVR or DeepInView NVR?

    I am seriously confused right now, hoping someone with more knowledge can clear this up! I am looking at Hikvision NVRs with Acusense (or just called human/vehicle identification). It appears there is a PoE model (DS-7716NXI-I4/4S) and Non-PoE model (DS-7616NXI-I2/4S). What I don't understand is...
  21. larryhagman

    Reading number plates (not ANPR)

    Thanks. No I don't as old system ripped down and not bought new one yet. Vehicles are passing around 20 feet from camera, with a good 45 degree angle laterally and maybe 20 degrees vertically to the road. But I think it's about more than just pixels as even my Annke "4k" (so they say) cameras...
  22. larryhagman

    Reading number plates (not ANPR)

    I have a need for a couple of fixed (non PTZ) Hikvision PoE cameras for outside my gate. the hope is that when slowed down/paused, I can read the number plates. I had an old Annke 1080p coax system before, and that wasn't good enough to read plates. I am hoping to choose the right cameras for my...
  23. larryhagman

    DH-SD8A840WA-HNF - PICS

    Yes, I have been following this quite closely. Here is Senator Coton - I personally struggle to believe it's a bio-weapon. With a 10% death rate, it's not much of a weapon. Imagine arming your troops with bullets which kill 1 in every ten people they hit. However, that's assuming the death...
  24. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Great stuff thanks. Boy have you been around :D I do want to do some wildlife stuff actually but for now i can't afford too much more than security justifications, later maybe :) I saw this - Hikvision PTZ (DS-2DE7225IW-AE) | eBay Is that the one you're referring to?
  25. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Thanks, but I am not sure what you mean by P2P being a "big" feature? I am not sure i will even use that. I want to make my cameras unavailble over the web via use of a separate LAN and VPN to tunnel in, so I am not sure if that meanbs I will need P2P or not! But still not sure what puts you off...
  26. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Well I am one unhappy bunny, I didn't get either of the damn things! I am now scouring for them again. I noticed this one which seems a good price for brand new with warranty - Hikvision DS-2DE4220IW-DE 2MP HD 1080P 20X Zoom CCTV HD External IP PTZ Camera 3701010145459 | eBay. Looks like lower...
  27. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Ah, I didn't see you were in UK, Somerset no less! I was born in Glastonbury :). I want a, 8223 on Glastonbury Tor :D Great advice again, I will probably go for DC as its easy to feed it up the inside of the barn on which the camera will be mounted. I missed out on the 8223, so gonna get the...
  28. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    PS - in relation to the 8223 I don't suppose you have an Acusense NVR, but even without that, can you tell me if your camera can do the following: 1. Patrol various different areas on a schedule, regularly? (I always wonder if you can burn the motors out. I would like mine constantly ranging...
  29. larryhagman

    DH-SD8A840WA-HNF - PICS

    Thanks very much
  30. larryhagman

    Sensor size - confused

    Tim, thank you SO much. That was extremely helpful and generous of you. I MAY end up with both at this rate, so I can test and compare then sell the one I don't want. I am buying used, knowing all the usual pitfalls of that but I am not concerned, any problems and I will get a refund no issue...
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