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    What is new for 2024? Any CES releases worth noting?

    I am curious what is new for 2024. If this is the wrong spot for a post like this, please point me in the right direction, or if I missed a good summary somewhere please let me know! What are the noteworthy new cameras and support gear for this year? What is availability like as well? TIA, Sid
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    SD8C845FG-HNF PTZ long range nighttime camera

    SD8C845FG-HNF PTZ4K45X-AI Superior Night Vision at Long Range 4K 8MP 45x Smart PTZ Ultra Light , 1/1.2'' CMOS 8 mm–360 mm Lens White Light and IR Dual Light Fusion Face Detection and Recognition How heavy is this PTZ? How high does it need to be mounted to get reasonable performance...
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    What is the current "sweet spot" for a PTZ camera in the ~$1K range?

    I have been out of the market for a while so, I am not current on what near term releases from Dahua are "best". I am in a rural area so, I need good long range performance. My driveway is a 1/4 mile long so, long range detection is needed. I would like to be able to identify faces at 200...
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    Anyone running a SD5A425GA-HNR PTZ with Synology Surveillance Station?

    I am looking at the SD5A425GA-HNR PTZ camera and want to connect it to my Synology DS1821 with Surveillance Station. Has anyone done this? I plan on powering it with a good brand name switch that has POE+ power capability. Is this $750 PTZ camera a good match for an installation like this...
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    Dahua "Polar Light" PTZ new generation sensors?

    I am looking for a new Generation PTZ camera. The EmpireTech "Chinese New Year" thread had some early reports of dual-sensor Dahua PTZ that looked promising at what I think was a ~$2K (USD) price point. With lockdowns and all sorts of supply chain problems, I'm sure things are really getting...
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    PTZ camera for use at night (and day) with a good sensor and optics?

    With all the COVID lockdowns in general and specifically in China, I am wondering what to expect in the near term. I don't see much activity on the Empire thread about new 2022 releases so, I'm assuming the cameras I was hoping to be released 1st and 2nd QTR seem like an unlikely option for...
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    IPC-Color4K-X 4K/8MP 1/1.2” CMOS sensor (N85EFN2) problem

    I found the QR code tab under the flap of the shipping box and downloaded the ConfigTool for both of my cameras which are plugged into a Netgear 305EPP at the moment. I initialized both and got results like this:
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    4K/8MP 1/1.2” CMOS sensor N85EFN2 compatible with Synology Surveillance Station?

    I got my N85EFN2 from Andy/EmpireTech and after getting it "configured" with the software I found on Dahua USA's website, I tried connecting it to my Synology Diskstation running Surveillance Station. If I didn't know better, I would think it wasn't turned on but, the Dahua config tool sees it...
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    8MP Starlight Lite Varifocal IP Camera (IPC-T2831T-ZS) with Synology?

    8MP Starlight Lite Varifocal IP Camera - IP Cam Talk Store Electronic Shutter Speed:Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s Min. Illumination:0.008 Lux@F1.5 IR Distance:40 m (131.23 ft) IR LEDs Number:2 Lens Lens Type:Motorized vari-focal Focal Length: 2.7 mm–13.5 mm Max. Aperture: F1.5 Field of View...
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    Synology DS220+ with Hikvision DS-2CD2087G2-L?

    Question for a friend: Both of his Hikvision bullet cameras are not working well with the HK Connect software and his Synology 220+. He really likes the cameras but, his experience connecting them using the Hikvision software to his Synology DS220+ has left him a bit frustrated and...
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    ColorVU versus the Dark Fighter options?

    I'm looking at YouTube sources primarily but, the sources I have watched are confusing as much as anything. How do the different Dark Fighter releases compare to each other? How does ColorVU fit into the nighttime use role? How do the price points change when going from ColorVU to the Dark...
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    New guy from Texas, USA with a Ubiquiti camera

    New guy to home-based security cameras. I have one Ubiquity G4-bullet with their NVR but, the cost of the system and inability to get additional cameras has me considering moving to a more open standard with something like a Hikvision camera. The functionality is really good but, the cost and...
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