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So basically it comes down to just "preference" of whatever the form-factor I guess. I do like the bullets more....but dunno if they are worth 30 bucks+ more with no audio (it's odd to me they have no mic?)

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-T5442T-ZE-Vari-Focal-Eyeball-Starlight/dp/B08C77TNY9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=4MP&m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&qid=1627589421&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1&tag=ipctk-20 Says it's varifocal? Unless I am missing something

I am curious why the bullet version is more expensive than the turret version? I guess just because starlight+. Is there a "reasonably" priced starlight+ turretthat has a mic? I didn't see any on the store at least.

So i've more or less narrowed down what I want to start out with, but just need a quick "gut check" to make sure I am not missing anything. (Recommendations gathered from "Least Damaging" installation method? , thanks everyone for your input there) Tools/Cables/Etc: Crimper: Klein Tools...

I mean, at least where I am at I haven't really seen much restriction. In Kentucky at least Beshear did a pretty good job (compared to other states) with keeping Infection/Hospitalization low. Both sides seem to like him as he isn't super heavy handed, but also you can tell really wants to do...

Any particular reason Dahua removed it? Some sort of legal thing I guess?

Man I would love to get myself one of these, but they are expensive! lol How much is the "go-to" recommended Dahua model? I can't seem to find a model number that matches the dahua site but I am guessing this one is a solid one...

I wouldn't say I am liberal, probably more left leaning moderate. Maybe would say liberal to sociocultural issues. I would say surveillance (from what I can tell) a lot of times seems to seem that way but I think it depends on the area/state. I will say that the majority of people I work with in...

I come from a "Gun heavy state" (Kentucky) and although I consider myself a Moderate Democrat but I absolutely understand why guns are necessary in this state. For example there have been a slew of recent break-in's here lately in cars. Now it's mostly unlocked cars, and it's mostly teenagers...

Cool thanks. I am looking at this, https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-B5442E-ZE-Starlight-Network-Motorized/dp/B07SYFLGZY and it seems ideal as far as price range. From what I can tell the only difference between that and Amazon.com : EmpireTech IPC-T5442T-ZE 4MP IR Vari-Focal Eyeball Starlight...

Thanks for the info. As far as settings I imagine i'll try and "test" outside at night to ensure I get good images. I assume focal distance is a main factor of course (zooming in on certain spots that are more "pinpoint" cameras. But I am pretty ignorant with the rest of the settings. Is there...

Looks like Kentucky is a one party consent state for recording (audio) so I should be good there. And I don't necessarily need the 2231 if there is something better out. Since that one didn't have audio and with all the recent break-in's here it may not be a bad idea to be able to record audio...

IPC-HDW2231R-ZS was what I had before and I liked it. Seems like they no longer make that maybe? Originally I didn't want audio...but with a string of car break in here lately maybe it's not a bad idea? I just know some "laws" are kinda grey about recording and such. Any advice on audio vs not...

Hi all, I had (in our previous home) 3 Dahua Bullet cameras (I forget the model name) installed in the soffit's. It worked ok as we don't have crazy high winds. However I hated drilling out gigantic holes to mount the cameras. Anyways, we moved to a much newer house (only around 3 years old)...

I did want to try that, but unfortunately I don't have the proper tools to cut aluminum.

If the pigtails sit above the soffit into the attic though it seems like they would be pretty protected (I ended up putting on the weatherproof connectors for all of them);

Good to know. There are some places where I don't have super good access to so i've had to mount my 3 camera's to the Vinyl Soffit...but I haven't seen any "shake" under any conditions. Although at some point i'll probably slip a piece of plywood or something in between and re-drill them to go...

So I have 3 IPC-HDW2231R-ZS camera's. When I originally ordered the first 2 (Thanks Andy!) I ordered them with junction boxes. However I ended up actually mounting them directly to the soffit (Which we don't have any crazy weather here and they actually seem VERY secure for just being to the...

Ah good point. Completely forgot about the Windows Firewall TBH.

Hmmmm, are you using the generic Windows 10 RDP? Since that's what im using (and trying to connect via Microsoft RDP on OSX). The USG i'd imagine would be able to route them.

Is this possible? I have Blue Iris installed on a small Dell Business class PC. It's on the same VLAN and Subnet as the Camera's. However the Blue Iris PC needs to be tucked back into a closet (IE: No monitor/keyboard/etc..). I figure "Oh well I can just remote desktop to it from my other...

Has anyone done this? I mounted my first Security Camera on my front door on the soffit and used some 2x4 between the joists to screw to (got at least 1 screw in so it's pretty secure). But i've also seen video's where people just mount them to the vinyl/aluminum soffit (Just screwing them in)...

Gotcha, yeah the connectors will be up in the attic so they should be hidden from water damage. I already own the junction boxes so I didn't know if it would be any benefit to go ahead and use them?

So I think im going to be mounting to my soffit (well soffit like material thats above my front door). I was supplied with the PFA130-E junction boxes to go with my 2231R's. However since im going to be screwing it straight to the ceiling....is using the junction box worthwhile? Also side note...

I did some looking around and it seems like for both the front and back door it might make sense to put them slightly lower. Would it maybe work to Mount them slightly lower on the PFA130-E screwed into the Vinyl wall and then use conduit to go up to the ceiling/attic? (if anyone has done this...

Well this isn't Vinyl siding exactly it's this thin stuff called Beadboard that goes on the ceiling. Also honestly it's probably not actually 10-12ft it might be a bit lower. I guess one option is running the cable through some sort of conduit and mounting it to the side of the vinyl...

So I received my 2 Dahua Camera's today, they will be going on the roof in both my front porch and back porch. However im really not sure the best way to do this. The roof is about...10-12 feet high (so perfect for IDing faces). I've attached a couple of pictures of both the attic above (I have...

fwiw I ended up ordering the 2231, saved me a 100 bucks for 2. I figure if I ever need audio I can shell out for an extra one with audio.

Thanks, I was looking at that thread originally. I do like the 60fps option (although it's probably not needed for me). I don't think the audio should be an issue since they will simply be at my front and back door where I don't think there can be considered an expectation of privacy.

I think it probably does since most retail stores/workplaces have to put up signs for that.