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    US President Signs Bill Into Law Requiring FCC To Ban Further Authorizations of Dahua and Hikvision

    See; Bill Signed: H.R. 3919 | The White House and Text - H.R.3919 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Secure Equipment Act of 2021 Background - List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act Lists Dahua and Hikvision
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    What do you think of Dahua's "Uyghur Warnings"?

    Last week, IPVM and the LA Times published reports about Dahua's "Uyghur Warnings'. See Major camera company can sort people by race, alert police when it spots Uighurs and Dahua Provides "Uyghur Warnings" To China Police I am curious what people here think about this.
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    What is IPCamTalk member's favorite manufacturer currently?

    I believe historically it has been Dahua, with Hikvision second. Is that still case? Any changes or shifts or other manufacturers being considered? I see Uniview rising amongst low-cost China options, e.g.
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    IPVM Free All Access Today and Tomorrow - Tests I think IPCamTalk Members Would Be Interested In

    Today and tomorrow (18th and 19th) all of IPVM is free. Here are 5 shootouts I think IPCamTalk members would be interested in: Camera Analytics Shootout 2020 - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek Color Low Light Mega Camera Shootout - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua...
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    IPVM Releases Phone Version of Calculator

    Thanks to everyone who uses and recommends the IPVM calculator! We have a new version that works on phones - no app install, just we optimized it with a responsive design for phones. Like the 'desktop' version, it is free for up to 4 cameras, with the same functionalities. If anyone has any...
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    What are the best color low-light cameras? What should IPVM include in our test?

    We (IPVM) are doing a color low-light shootout. We have a list of 19 models already from various manufacturers. On the Dahua side, which is popular here, Dahua USA reps have recommended the N45EM63, a 1/1.8" 4MP "Night Color" model. What do you think is best and would like to include? Please...
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    Are Shipping costs from China to the US going to rise this fall?

    This story It's Official, No More Cheap Shipping For Chinese Sellers made the top of Hackers News this week No More Cheap Shipping for Chinese Sellers | Hacker News Excerpt: "The administration has given the UPU an ultimatum, that they: either allow the USPS to set rates for China mail that...
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    Higher Direct From China Camera Costs? Trump Withdraws From International Postal Union

    I am curious if this will have any impact on China camera sellers shipping to the US. There are a number of stories out of this, e.g. Trump Opens New Front in His Battle With China: International Shipping and Bloomberg - Are you a robot? Quote: “Chinese sellers on EBay and other platforms may...
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    Increased Free Cameras On IPVM Calculator From 1 to 4

    Thanks for your continued support and usage of the IPVM Camera Calculator V3 We've increased the number of cameras one can calculate / add, without being a member, from 1 to 4. We think this makes it more useful for residential / DIY systems plus better showcase the value of the Calculator. In...
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    Problems Using Image Size and Focal Length to Calculate Camera AoV (IPVM Issue)

    @Kawboy12R and @crc2004 have brought up in a few places (e.g., Two cams with 12mm lens, but VERY different FOV. Why?) an issue with calculating HAoV from imager sizes and focal lengths. I wanted to address the question, share some feedback and see what others have to say. I'll start first with...
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    New IPVM Camera Calculator V3

    I know many of you use and recommend the IPVM Camera Calculator. We appreciate it and wanted to share with you the new version of the calculator, explain what is new and take requests for improvements. In terms of features you likely care about, we have added Night IR and super low light...
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    Minimum PPF Recommendations? >100 Or?

    I have noticed that a number of members here recommend minimum PPF recommendations of 100+ I am curious what others recommend? The upside of 100+ ppf is that it gives a significant margin of error for harsh lighting or low light or poor lens quality, etc. The downside is that it forces...
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    Hikvision Firmware Upgrade Problems or Not?

    I am curious what the consensus is here on firmware upgrades for Hikvision products. I am certainly aware of the issue of the region / language / Chinese firmware versions. Beyond that, we have seen some reports of firmware upgrade problems. So are these firmware upgrade problems with Hikvision...
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    What camera models do you want added to the IPVM Calculator?

    I see a number of you use and cite the IPVM Camera Calculator. To help you use it / use it more, we'd like to add in any camera models you are using. We already have ~50 manufacturers and 4,000+ models but there are certainly many we have not yet added. What camera models / manufacturers would...
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    4MP, 4K Cameras or Neither?

    Are you planning to or have you already started to widely use 4MP or 4K cameras? I am seeing an increasing number of 4MP cameras used and some 4K, but significantly less 4K than 4MP. Curious what you all are seeing.
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    IP vs HD Analog (AHD, CVI, TVI)?

    Curious to hear who here has a preference between IP cameras and HD analog ones. Are most people still using IP cameras?
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    Is it worth buying grey market or Chinese version of Hikvision cameras?

    I noticed many people commenting have bought grey market / Chinese Hikvision cameras and then fixed / switched them to English versions. How much do you save in purchase price? After factoring in time to deal with changing and lack of support, how much do you really make or benefit? It seems...
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    Calculate Camera Models Free, Includes Hikvision, Dahua, More

    We have a new feature that lets you calculate cameras, using Google Maps, for free with 3000+ camera models, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and dozens more. You just select the camera model you want from the 'select camera' field and it will let you put that camera anywhere on the Google map...
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