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  1. looney2ns

    Review- EmpireTech IPC-E35IR-AS-S2 5MP 1/2.7" CMOS IR Fixed-Focal Dome Network Camera

    Another camera to checkout courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY Thanks for Andy's continued support of the community. Please Keep This Thread on Topic! This cam is a Dahua OEM. We have the 2.8mm version to try out, it is also available in 3.6mm and 6mm lens. See much more info here: Link Pros: Camera...
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    Review- EmpireTech IPC-B54IR-ASE 4MP IR Fixed-Focal Bullet IP Camera

    Courtesy of EmpireTech we have the new 4mp mini bullet to look over. This is a Dahua OEM. I have the 2.8mm model, also available in 3.6mm and 6mm. More info about this cam can be seen here: Mini Bullet I have seen some encoding problems with this cam in BI. You will see the examples in...
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    Had the Public network curse hit, can't change back to private!

    I'm struggling with trying to change the network back to private. The BI system I manage that is located 600 miles from me, started having no signal issues' this morning. I rebooted the computer, but no joy. I found that the ethernet adapter has been set to public magically. I can't see the...
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    Review- Autotracking PTZ3E405-Al EmpireTech 4MP 5X Optical Zoom TiOC PTZ Camera with Auto Tracking, Built-in Mic and Speaker

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY We have this small PTZ to check out. Price is approximately $250 and available here: https://a.co/d/fCcR88X Model # PTZ3E405-Al 1/2.8" 4Megapixel CMOS. 5x optical zoom. Max. 25/30fps @ 4M. IR distance up to 50m (164.04 ft) (IR). Warm light illumination distance up...
  5. looney2ns

    The PTZ we wanted? Maybe?

    https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/All-Products/PTZ-Cameras/WizSense-Series/SD4/SD4A216DB-HNY
  6. looney2ns

    Proper Ethernet cable install tips.

    Good reading. https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable-academy/calculating-ethernet-cable-overall-channel-length-for-success And https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable-academy/qa-are-you-terminating-your-cable-correctly
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    Review-EmpireTech 8MP 45x PTZ SD8C845FG-HNF

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we have this cam to look over. It's a beast of a bad boy. Please keep this thread on topic! Image Sensor 1/1.2" CMOS Pixel 8 MP Max. Resolution 3840 (H) × 2160 (V) ROM 8 GB RAM 4 GB Electronic Shutter Speed 1/1 s–1/30,000 s Scanning System Progressive...
  8. looney2ns

    Florida trailer Park bans, security cameras

    https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/florida-mobile-home-park-bans-security-cameras-for-residents
  9. looney2ns

    Review- IPC-WL46A 4MP 2.8mm Floodlight Wifi Network Camera

    As first announced here by @EMPIRETECANDY we have the new Flood Light Network cam in exchange for a fair and honest review. Ring, eat your heart out. ;) Please keep this thread on topic. Floodlight Modes Motion Activation Manual Schedule PIR Activation Spec sheet: Here Quick Start...
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    Review- EmpireTech IPC-B5442E-SE 4mp Mini Bullet 3.6mm.

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we have the EmpireTech IPC-B5442E-SE 4mp Mini Bullet with 3.6mm lens. This is an OEM cam, the Dahua model is IPC-HFW5442E-SE. Please Keep This Thread on Topic. Available here: Link Price as of this writing $165 4MP IR Fixed-focal Bullet WizMind Network Camera Image...
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    Ocala Florida Internet Service provider recommendations

    BIL just moved to Ocala, FL, and looking for a reliable ISP. I'm trying to help him long distance due to his not having internet at the new house and very spotty Cell service. They are 78 and not in good health. He's already called Central Florida Broadband, and they don't offer coverage at his...
  12. looney2ns

    Review-SD4A425DB-HNY 1/2.8" CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight Auto-tracking MiniPTZ

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY with have a new Mini PTZ to check out. You can currently purchase here: link Amazon link coming soon. Price as of this writing is approximately $370 shipped. **Please keep this thread on topic I've spent a LOT of time working with Andy and an Engineer at Dahua...
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    Why we harp about NEVER using CCA ethernet cable.

    https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable-academy/cca-vs-solid-copper
  14. looney2ns

    Stop BI overlays from being saved to BVR files.

    I'm having a senior moment. BI on a new install, and I know I've seen it, but can't find it. How do you stop time overlays from generated by BI from being recorded into the BVR file? Thus, they don't show on playback of a clip. Thanks.
  15. looney2ns

    Walmart lists a 30TB portable SSD for $39. Bought yours yet?

    Its a scam, don't buy it. Duh! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/walmart-lists-a-30tb-portable-ssd-for-39-it-is-naturally-a-scam/
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    Any experience with comparing connectivity with OpenVPN vs ZeroTier when on public Wifi?

    Ok, so I'm running into more public wifi spots, grocery stores, restaurants, etc that either OpenVPN can't connect back home or it connects, but the link can't be used due to rules set on the premises routing equipment. Has anyone used both and found that ZeroTier works in more locations...
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    Arrested for not worshiping the rainbow flag.

    The whiners are winning. https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-police-british-army-veteran-arrested-anti-lgbtq-social-media-post-caused-anxiety-video?dicbo=v2-14b2b2c40e72ada7511908f5732f728b
  18. looney2ns

    So do you need a laugh? Story about security cams....by the WSJ.

    Wow! https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-you-shouldor-shouldntbuy-a-home-security-camera-11659239201
  19. looney2ns

    Attempting to solve video stuttering, found this tidbit.

    I've always had issue's with video stuttering in BI, since the beginning, some cameras are worse than others. One of my worst cams at this is my "2mp boobie cam", clip playback was very jerky at times on both channels. I could see the FPS bounce all over the place with live or clip playback in...
  20. looney2ns

    Amazon shares ring video's 11 times this year, without consent.

    Story here. Color me shocked......not. Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user’s permission, a revelation that’s bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements with police departments across the...
  21. looney2ns

    Review-EmpireTech IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED S2, 2.8mm 4mp.

    Thanks again to @EMPIRETECANDY we have another new cam to check out. IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED S2 4MP Full-color Fixed-focal Warm LED Eyeball WizMind Network Camera Cams price is approximately $150.00 Us, shipping included at time of this posting. Can be purchased Here or Here Full specs: Link This...
  22. looney2ns

    Strange activity last night.

    So this car slowly drives by, and stops in front of my neighbors house at 1:18am. No one exits or enters that car, but while I was watching I could see flash's of light once in a while from the drivers side. Someone stop to take a hit off their crack pipe? I'm thinking all it is seen is the...
  23. looney2ns

    Mom and newborn

    In our yard this morning. :)
  24. looney2ns

    Review- Dahua/EmpireTech IPC-EW5541-AS 5mp Fisheye Cam

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we have the Wizmind 5mp Fisheye Camera to check out. It can be purchased Here: Aliexpress or here: Amazon 5MP WizMind IR Fisheye Network CAMERA Image Sensor 1/2.7" 5Megapixel progressive CMOS Max. Resolution 2592 (H) × 1944 (V) ROM 128 MB RAM 512 MB...
  25. looney2ns

    Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

    So I purchased one of the new redesigned Tendelux Ir Illuminators to give it a try. You can see it here I have two other older Tendelux IR illuminators that are still running strong after almost 3 yrs in use. One is an 8 watt model, and the other is a 4 watt model. And they've done a fine job...
  26. looney2ns

    Review- VTO2301R-P 2mp Door Station/Doorbell Dahua/Empiretech

    Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we have another cam to checkout in return for a fair and honest review. Thanks again to Andy! He does such a great job of supporting everyone here. We have the: VTO2301R-P Full specs here: Link Operators manual: Link Price approximately $120 shipped. Purchase...
  27. looney2ns

    Review- 4mp Pinhole Camera Dahua/EmpireTech with 2.8mm lens

    Another new cam to checkout from Andy at EmpireTech. Thanks for your continued support of the users here and supplying us with products to see and test @EMPIRETECANDY, it's appreciated. Try to keep this thread on topic Camera is supplied in exchange a fair and honest review. So, you say you...
  28. looney2ns

    East coast blizzard

    How are our ipct east coast members fairing?
  29. looney2ns

    1 of 13 cameras has stopped recording audio.

    Ok, 13 total cams, one of them has stopped recording audio. The rest are recording audio just fine. The one cam: Audio is fine in live view, in the console, UI3, android app. When playing back a clip, no audio in the console, UI3 or android app. Exporting the clip to MPG4, no audio. I find that...
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