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    Trying to catch rats on camera

    Ok. Thanks a lot. I've really tried to figure this out these cameras on my own but I couldn't and hired someone to help me purchase a system. He installed it as well. So I'm relying on his help but we're having a hard time. OK i have a cat and while she will catch mice, she hasn’t caught any...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Hi! Just circling back to this post. Did you catch the eyes bouncing around and outlines vs. very clear rats?
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    Trying to catch rats on camera

    Been trying to trap them for months. It's been a nightmare and at this point I need proof bc they seem to be under the floors. I can't be in there bc of severe allergy. They're NYC rats--very hard to trap.
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    Trying to catch rats on camera

    Hi! I have a rat infestation in my apartment but am having a hell of a time catching them on camera. I've hired people to help, and we have these cameras up: Montavue 8MP Smart Motion Varifocal Turret Camera - AI Functionality, Smart Motion Detect, 4x Zoom, 165ft IR Night Vision- Montavue...
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    Best camera for the job?

    Thanks! That's great to know.
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    Best camera for the job?

    Hi, Which camera below would you consider to have the most potential to pick up rodent footage at night, indoors: Loryta IPC-T3241T-ZAS 2MP Lite AI IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Network Camera Loryta IPC-T2231T-ZS 2MP Starlight WDR IR Eyeball Network Camera Motorized Vari-Focal 2.7mm–13.5mm Lens...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    I had Thanks for your help. If I have the camera on my network, and I get Blue Iris, can I change the recording settings through that software?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Thanks for your reply! I think it only has SMD? Is there a way to override?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Hi there! So I got the Loryta IPC-T3241T-ZAS 2MP Lite AI IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Network Camera cameras set up but they take 10 seconds to record after motion is triggered. I think I may have clicked on a wrong link. I definitely need something faster than that to (as clearly as possible) pick up...
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    Cams on Network, YAY! Now I'm back to square one again.

    So this is what I was working with. I figured FPS is frames per second. That went up to 30. I'm wondering if I don't have the capability to do the custom settings you sooo kindly outlined?
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    Cams on Network, YAY! Now I'm back to square one again.

    Wow, you're amazing. Thank you so much.
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    Cams on Network, YAY! Now I'm back to square one again.

    Hello! I was able to get 2 Loryta IPC-T3241T-ZAS 2MP Lite AI IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Network Camera set up on my home network (with some help!) but, YAY! I am trying to pick up small rodent activity (mice or rats) and am looking for support on adjusting my settings (I'm assuming I just adjust...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Once they're set up, is there a way I can view them remotely?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    You're the best. Thank you so much!
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Wow, thank you for taking the time to write that out for me. I really, really appreciate it. The cam install guy wanted me to get rid of the POE switch and set me up with a 4 channel something plus $100/camera which I just can't swing. I'm so sorry to bug you guys with these dumb, basic...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Yeah I think so. I physically "set them up" with the cables and POE switch but then was stuck when it came to time to actually get them "up and running" (using a Mac). I couldn't find much info here or any Youtube so I ordered a cheap HP laptop with Windows installed that is coming tonight. In...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Oh that's great. Do you mind letting me know what camera you use? Also, is this guy in motion or stopping to eat? And do you remember how far away you placed the camera to get this? Great advice. Really appreciate your time.
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Ok this is really helpful and makes me feel a little better about how impossible this has seemed! I think you answered this but just want to make sure-- do you know of any camera besides the Smart cameras that is able to work with a Mac?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Thanks so much for your help. Do you mind taking a look at the list of things I got below and let me know if this stuff looks alright for setup? BV-Tech 6 Port PoE+ Switch (4 PoE+ Ports with 2 Ethernet Uplink and Extend Function) - 60W - 802.3at + 1 High Power PoE Port| Desktop Fanless Design |...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Thanks for your recs! I have gotten a clear shot of one when it was still on top of my headboard, before it leapt down to the radiator. But it was still. I set up the Nest cams again bc I can't figure out how to get the IP installed and have peanut butter on the floor and at night, even on the...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Whoops, forgot to add the camera: Loryta IPC-T3241T-ZAS 2MP Lite AI IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Network Camera POE Power. So I have the two cameras and nothing else. Ok going to look up POE injector and POE switch for power. : )
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Thanks for your help everyone! So I ordered two of these after reading sebastiantombs rec (thanks!). When I say newbie, I mean newbieeee. Do I just need a power adaptor or do I also need the long reach ethernet? I'm putting one camera in my bedroom (fake wall in between family room and living...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Yeah it's the motion part I'm having such a problem with. These guys don't stay still. The one good shot I got weeks ago was when the lights were on and the mouse-rat(?) was perched at the end of my headboard getting ready to jump down to my radiator while I was sleeping. It was in the corner of...
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Thanks so much for these recs. Curious, would an incredibly novice be able to install and operate them?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Ok that is a good idea that I'm going to try! TY! Any suggestions on where to place the camera? Ground level? A few feet up and angled down?
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    Help! Need to catch mice or rats on camera at night!

    Hi! Let me preface this by saying, I have no clue about cameras. BUT I have been battling what I've been told are rats but really may be mice for the past few months and have had a hell of a time capturing them on security cameras. I've tried different cameras, different heights and locations...
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