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  1. Ri22o

    EmpireTech web interface questions.

    After you apply the first rule, you’re fine. It’s just the initial rule that messes up your settings. I’ve found it’s good practice to throw a random rule on, to get it out of the way, before I start messing with the other settings.
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    EmpireTech web interface questions.

    Do make sure to take note of your Day/Night exposure settings prior to assigning an IVS rule. For some reason when you set a rule it will change your exposure to shutter priority and you will lose your custom/manual settings.
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    EmpireTech 10th Anniversary (Summer+Prime Day)Sales

    Yet to be picked. Andy, do you know when PTZs should ship? My date has been 7/19 since I ordered, but just wanted to check.
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    Criminal spy camera inside Logitech mouse

    You’re still on about this?
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    Was tweaking my LPR settings tonight and caught this speeder on my driveway

    Looks like a porcupine.
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    Low-light struggles / improving image quality.

    T54IR-ZE at 12mm and 40ft. B54IR-Z4E at 32mm and 50ft.
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    Low-light struggles / improving image quality.

    I recently found that even if you're on the correct MP for the sensor, it just doesn't always work. I struggled to get the triple lens camera to work in this location, but there just wasn't enough light, even with all of the onboard IR. I switched to a B54IR-Z4E and it was a huge difference. I...
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    Replacing Reolink RLC-410/510 Cams with Empiretech Cams

    Unfortunately, the adage of "buy once, cry once" is definitely in play here. Most people start with Reolinks (because they're cheaper) only to find they are less than stellar, and then end up spending the additional money on better Dahua/Andy/HiK cams. If they would have just made the...
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    Camera selections

    Seeing someone is one thing, but identifying someone is another. Below are captures from my 2MP B52IR-X3 that has 3.6mm, 12mm, and 25mm focal lengths. The three lenses in the camera all point at the same spot. In this case, the guy is across the street about 100ft away. He is in every capture...
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    Camera selections

    Things that would be helpful: Aerial image of your home/property. Photos of your home/property from various angles. Make sure to include any features that may need additional attention. Intent of different camera locations. You should look at your system as an investment. Many here will say...
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    New plates coming to Indiana. Thoughts?

    I can't see them offering them to make it harder, so it makes sense.
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    New plates coming to Indiana. Thoughts?

    These are the older white on blue plates we used to have. I have some work to do on my LPRs and may mess around with one to see what it does.
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    New plates coming to Indiana. Thoughts?

    We have FLOCK everywhere, so I would hope they did their research. However, if they're worse, I am going to get one come November. I assume the background is flat and the white would be reflective? I wonder how that works with plate readers. I think I have an older plate that was like this, but...
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    New plates coming to Indiana. Thoughts?

    Thoughts on this new offering? The comments were all about toll, speed, and FLOCK cameras.
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    Manual.
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    Yep. Although I am going to check now, just to make sure...
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    Yea, on the Live tab, which makes no sense.
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    I have tried that. I will change day focus now, and then night focus later tonight. When I look the next day, day captures seem out of focus and the number is the night number. I have made note of all of my varifocal focus numbers. I will try this again tonight and see what happens through...
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    Much better, but you already knew that.
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    Are you running the full resolution? Or another option in the list?
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    My problem is mainly with the mini PTZ, but I am guessing it's mostly due to 4MP on the smaller sensor. Some months I had to add a custom profile in the mornings between the night/day switch to smooth out the transition.
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    You could also try turning the camera 90* to get some of the sun out of the FOV and even it out a bit.
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    Have you tried cleaning the dome?
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    I am using the GUI Day/Night Switch on more cameras, and it seems to be working fine in most cases. These just happen to be the only varifocals I am using it on. My issue with defining my own schedule is the dawn/dusk curve and the beginning of the month being ok, but then the tail end needing...
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    I will also add that I ditched the 2MP wedge camera at the front door in favor of a T54IR. The wedge has its place, but the 4MP does a much better job.
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    Struggling to dial in front door camera settings to improve quality

    Can you post captures so we can see what your scene looks like? I have the older version of this camera in my office. For Day, I am running 0-8.33 and 35 gain. You need to bring those numbers down to reduce blur, and those are especially high for during the daytime. You also want as little WDR...
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    What's the trick with setting different Day/Night focus in the new GUI when using Day/Night Switch? I have been struggling with the focus being off on my Z4Es and just realized that when I am adjusting for Night, it is keeping that value through Day. And when adjusting during the Day, it keeps...
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    HOA Experience

    I didn't even need to be voted in. We were transitioning from the builder to neighborhood HOA and only 4 people volunteered to be on the board. No one cares. We never meet quorum for anything.
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    HOA Experience

    We aren't allowed to make changes without 70% (I think) of homes voting for the amendment. We wanted to add a rental cap and a 50% collection of dues from the buyer of any home sale. We didn't get enough houses to vote. It pissed me off because the HOA president said he would go door-to-door to...
  30. Ri22o

    Adding additional cams for identification

    Do you have a gate that enters your backyard? Do you feel you need coverage of anyone coming in through the gate? Is that a pool house? Do you need coverage of it? @mat200 would say you need coverage at your mailbox and the end of your driveway. You could try to cover the approach from both...
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