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  1. techcanuck

    2MP Bitrate quality question

    Thanks. I am using VBR and I do see that it varies between 400-500kBps. I guess due to the colour, brightness and amount of data to display it just takes that much bandwidth. Which, I'm ok with, just wanted to check if this was typical. Sounds like it's in the right ballpark.
  2. techcanuck

    2MP Bitrate quality question

    Hey guys, I have 3 cameras. 1 is a Dahua IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE which I use for my backyard. The other two are cheap $50 cameras. They are all 2MP cameras, but the Dahua is streaming at about 500 kBps while the others two are at 100 kBps. The Dahua is using H265 and the other two are using H264...
  3. techcanuck

    Automatic export of alert video snippet

    Ah, that would work! Didn't know you can add the same camera twice. But yeah, the 2nd copy would be recording only on trigger and I can make that backup to ftp. Thanks guys
  4. techcanuck

    Automatic export of alert video snippet

    Thanks for the options. I don't think I will be setting up a second BI copy, but the email mp4 might be a good alternative for when I go away. I'm surprised that this functionality is missing given how flexible the program is with everything else. I would think exporting an alert video would...
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    Automatic export of alert video snippet

    Just to add some context, where I'm going with this is to have a cloud backup in case someone were to break in while on vacation and steals the BI computer. I wouldn't want to pay for terabytes of cloud storage and backup continuous video, but if I only backup a 1 minute clip for each alert...
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    Automatic export of alert video snippet

    I'm wondering if it's possible to have BI backup/ftp to a NAS or cloud storage *only* a short video snippet (say, 1 minute) of an alert. Basically I want instead of a JPG (which it can do today) a short video clip. I can see this being possible if I have record set to "when triggered" and then...
  7. techcanuck

    Benefit of camera detection capabilities

    If I have blue iris set to detect motion, is there any benefit to the camera's face detection or other detection capabilities? Can they be used in combination? Perhaps a better question is, can BI make use of a Dahua camera's detection trigger to lower cpu on the PC side and turn off detection...
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    Help for an IP camera newbie (Hikvision, Dahua or Reolink and other questions)

    I think it's worth mentioning that a hacked Chinese camera with fake English firmware is most likely unreliable (not from my own experience but from what I've read). Who knows how they implemented the software, features may be buggy or not even work. That's why I went with the international...
  9. techcanuck

    NTP/Time issue

    Thanks all. So, ever since I set the DST time to 02:01:00, the problem hasn't re-occurred. Strange, but seems like that worked!
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    NTP/Time issue

    Ok, I'll try changing the time from 00:00:00 to 02:01:00 and see if that helps. If not, I'll try the factory reset. I am using BI so if that is able to change the camera's day/night setting, I might look into that (got any instructions handy?). At least it would resolve the problem with WDR...
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    NTP/Time issue

    The time on my new Dahua 4231 keeps getting messed up. It's set to sync every 10 min with my NTP, yet I'll find that it has randomly changed to 7am or 3am, and then half hour later it goes back to normal. I have one other (cheap wanscam) camera that syncs with the same NTP (on my NAS) and no...
  12. techcanuck

    Junction box mounting

    So I ended up doing a little bit of a DIY project. The thing about those PFA-xxx junction boxes is that they leave the camera exposed to the elements if I'm mounting it on a wall/fence. I thought a cover over top would help keep the rain off it. It's not super pretty but does the job. I have...
  13. techcanuck

    Multiple streams

    Cool. That makes sense, thanks for the details!
  14. techcanuck

    Multiple streams

    Basic question here, but why do cameras have multiple streams? First one is HD, second one is usually a lower resolution. If I'm using Blue Iris, how do I ensure I'm getting the HD stream and not the low one? (I used ONVIF discovery) Not sure if this is related but assuming that BI is...
  15. techcanuck

    Junction box mounting

    Thanks all, this is great feedback and I now need to think about the options. I'll post an update once I put this all together...
  16. techcanuck

    Junction box mounting

    2) Yeah, I should've just gotten it when I got the camera but I had already bought the Home Depot one and thought it would be fine with that. Maybe I'll just order the PFA139 and wait a week. Hopefully it doesn't look too bulky, is all, popping out from the side
  17. techcanuck

    Junction box mounting

    I'm trying to plan my setup for a Dahua HDW4231 for mounting on a back yard fence post. I'll have 3/4" conduit running up the 4x4 and I'm trying to determine how to terminate it and connect to the camera: 1) Run the conduit into a junction box that I bought from Home Depot. Does the camera...
  18. techcanuck

    Show all clips unfiltered

    Awesome, thanks!
  19. techcanuck

    Show all clips unfiltered

    is there a way to have the blue iris desktop UI to show all the clips ? Right now it only shows the date I've selected in the calendar and it's annoying to have to click the calendar icon just to look at yesterday. The web based UI shows all the days one after the other.
  20. techcanuck

    Hello from Canada

    Hi all, First let me say that as a newbie in IP cams this forum is invaluable. So a big thanks to everyone for all the great info. I currently have BI on a dedicated 4 core/4gb ram desktop with 1 garage cam. My 2tb purple drive is on the way and I just ordered a new Dahua for the back yard...
  21. techcanuck

    Recommendation for newbie

    Thanks for the doc, great info. Just wondering if you can elaborate on "best to avoid". I understand that firmware can't be upgraded without reverting to Chinese, but are there any other issues? I guess warranty is another. But again, if I'm running Blue Iris in a closed network (I block the...
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    Recommendation for newbie

    Hey guys, this is my first post. Every time I google something it takes me to this forum so I thought I should just make my membership official since this is where all the experts are :) I'm just getting started and need some help. I bought Blue Iris and currently have a cheap wanscam IP cam...
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