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    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    1) I use a Mac to manage cameras, and I think the script is Windows only, though I'm not sure. 2) How do you avoid the autofocus problem? Changing day/night mode induces an unavoidable autofocus (at least for me). 3) That is an option I hadn't thought about, though I do need color during the day...
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    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    The focus point shifts when going to B&W (night) mode and autofocus tries to fix itself but fails. Same occurs when going back to Color (day) mode as others have already pointed out. As there doesn't appear to be any way to turn autofocus off (not that it would be fixed as night would still need...
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    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    I to also have this 80%+ focus problem with a brand new IPC-HFW5231E-Z12. It had the Jan 2019 firmware on it, focus problem, so I downgraded to the Dec 2018 firmware, but still same problem exists.. Has anyone been able to fix this 80%+ focus problem?
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    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    Yes, “MP lens” isn’t a real term. I’ve seen it used more of a brand name or to specific that the lens is of high enough quality for adequate resolution of high MP sensors. The min lux ratings are determined by the f-stop of lens, the sensor’s sensitivity/type (Sony Starvis, etc), the physical...
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    SD59230S-HN Firmware

    Hi guys, I have a number of Dahua cameras and have been quietly following this forum for awhile now. Great information here. I'm interested in putting in the latest firmware on for my SD59230S-HN PTZ speed dome. My current versions: Master Version 2.210.0004.0.R.A.3013.3N.NR, build ...