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    Brand new starlight cameras if anyone is interested

    I have a total of 3 cameras. 2 brand new: 1 x IPC-HDW5231R-Z (Dahua logo) 1 x IPC-HDBW4231F-AS 2.8mm (OEM, got it from Andy) And 1 used IPC-HDW5231R-Z (Dahua logo). For the brand new ones I opened the boxes to inspect and test the cameras to make sure they were working properly since I didn't...
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    Advise on on proper outdoor coverage

    I started putting my system together based on some (great) advice I got from this community. So far I installed one IPC-HDW5231R-Z in the driveway. I have 2 other cameras in the box (one of each): IPC-HDW5231R-Z IPC-HDBW4231F-AS The IPC-HDBW4231F-AS I believe is going to the front door. The...
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    Actual human detection vs Camera "Intrusion Detection" features

    Anybody has experimented with or has any recommendations on how to deal with this? I had the opportunity to test Dahua and Hikvision cameras. They both have really nice "smart features" as they are able to detect when: "Something" is crossing a line. "Something" is entering or leaving an area...
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    Any higher resolution replacement for the IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    Howdy, I came to this forum for help a while back when I decide to put some cameras around the house. After lots of discussion and tons of help from the good people of this community I was ready to get started so I went ahead and bought the following items (knowing I would need more cameras in...
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    How to keep manageable recordings? Continuous, motion detection or both?

    Based on the amazing feedback I got from my first thread on this forum (can't thank those guys enough), I was able to get going and start building my security system. Then I asked myself a question: How will I know if someone came wondering around my house at any point? I can't browse through...
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    IPC-HDBW4231F-AS-S2 - How to choose between 2.8 and 3.6 mm?

    I went to buy a Dahua IPC-HDBW4231F-AS-S2 and the vendor asked me if I want 2.8 or 3.6 mm, at that moment I was like: Whaat?¿ :idk:. I kind know the bigger number will give me a more narrow view (at least I think it will) but considering the application and the tight space I'm not sure which...
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    Need advice on system and camera position

    Hello there, I’m new here and this is my first post so I apologize in advance if I’m posting on the wrong forum. I’m a software engineer and I’m really comfortable around networks and home automation but I know nothing about NVRs and security cameras so I need help figuring out the right system...
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