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  1. GFM

    pulsing recording quality.

    Noticed over this last week or so the recording quality (when cams are triggered) varies during the recording. Image seems to pulsate between normal quality to extremely low quality pixelated video. This cycles every 2-3 seconds. I did change some audio settings in BI but I didn't notice the...
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    Replacing weathercam...

    Need something weatherPROOF, 2-4MP starlight or great in low-light, 4-6mm lens or varifocal, POE, metal case if possible. Replacing a foscam FI9804W, been up there for several years, finally died. It sits on top of a grain silo about as exposed as it can get. Bullet type preferred but could do...
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    IPC-HFW4431R-Z rj45 connector toast, water ingress...

    Camera quit working a few days ago, finally got around to checking it out this afternoon. Found the connector all black inside, some water came out (more like mud), so obviously the weather "proof" connector did a great job of letting water in somewhere, and of course not letting it out. Using...
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    Latest update and BI won't start..

    just gives a window error: BI has stopped working, a problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. Starts to the point it is showing camera views then the message above is displayed and everything stops. Window...
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    .dll file missing after windoze update...

    BL won't start after a windows update/reboot. Error says VCRunTime140_1.dll is missing. Can I add this file without reloading and re-installing the whole app? running windoze 8.1 (updated this am). -G.
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    Cold-testing cameras...

    Temp here has been down to -39, all my Dahua cameras have been working fine exposed to the cold. Did have one Foscam require a re-boot after the really cold temp in an unheated shed, but it is working again now too. (The other foscams are indoors) Just curious is any one has had colder temps and...
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    IPC-HFW5231E-Z as weather cam (very exposed location)

    This cam seems like a good contender to replace the Foscam Fi9804W I have been using for a few years. maybe the bullet style is better than the turret as well for weather-proofing? Looking for really good low light characteristics, but not really a security oriented installation. The camera will...
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    Thinking of replacing wireless IP webcam (FI9804w)

    I have one of the Foscam 9804 cameras that has been working for around 4 years, and still works well but starting to show it's age. It's installed in an area that is fully exposed to weather, sun, heat etc. After some precip, the camera lens appears to get hazed over by condensation; likely...
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    fi 8910E upgrading...

    I have had this camera for a few years, never updated the firmware. Current: Firmware ver: 11.37.2.59 web gui: 2.0.10.12 There is a version 11.37.2.65, but only can be updated from 11.37.2.63. They also list a version 11.22.2.51 that can't be applied before 11.22.2.xx (xx would be lower than...
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    cat5/6 stp surge protection

    Any recommendations for surge protection for IP cams and components? -STP cable compatible, shield drain -10-100 minimum, gigabit capable would be better -stud or connection for a ground lead (#10CU) to a ground rod or suitable ground source I am looking for something between the switch and...
  11. GFM

    direct snapshot link (for web page)

    This is what I do with the foscam camera I am using: http://[domain]:[port]/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr%3D[username]%26pwd%3D[passwd]%26cmd%3DsnapPicture Is there similar snapshot access to the Dahua cameras? Of course using the above string errors out. :) Camera I am dealing with is the...
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    recommendation: outdoor ip poe for small area...

    looking for a small ip camera for inside the doghouse, outdoor/weatherproof capable likely good idea. Since inside an inclosure it should have IR illumination unless very sensitive (but might want night time video anyway). Looking at Dahua IPC-HFW1320 on e-bay, but might not focus well for such...
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    fi9821W V2 plugin update not updating...

    Current plugin is 2.0.1.3, should be 3.1.0.9 or higher. Tried updating it twice going back a couple of system/app versions, maybe I have to go back farther? Current firmware is: System Firmware Version 1.4.1.9 Application Firmware Version...
  14. GFM

    Newbie

    Hi all, Found your forum when looking for updates for my Foscam cameras. Their website seems messed up for some reason. Glad to be here, looks like lots of great info to look through. Have Blue Iris running so will look into the tools section there. Tnx! -GFM.
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