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What's the easiest way to save a video that's still recording? I set it up to record continuosly, but other than that I don't mess with BI that much. There's an event I caught on two cameras a few minutes ago and I want the video now. How would you go about doing that the easiest, quickest...

Woops, nevermind. Had to set my local IP address manually.

I initialized and set the IP address of my new camera before I unhooked from the router. My IP addresses for the cameras are: 192.168.1.20 192.168.1.21 192.168.1.22 192.168.1.23 IP Config Tool sees them but nothing else does.

I'm adding my fourth camera and want to get rid of the unnecessary router. I have the switch connected to my PC and Config Tool reads the cameras. I unhooked all but one and even though Config Tool sees it I can't connect to it in a web browser or BI or even ping it from CMD prompt. What am...

So I am the original poster here. I am wanting a PTZ camera that doesn't cost a fortune and has decent night vision. What are your recommendations?

Cheap DVR/NVR 4x camera kits are as cheap as $149.99 when on sale/clearance. It's not that Dahua's are too expensive. But if someone doesn't have anything to compare too as far as quality and only price, and I only have Dahua's, they would seem to be expensive. Thanks for the replies.

Why are the Dahua Starlight IP cameras so recommended when a single camera costs almost as much as a cheap all-in-one DVR setup? I'd like to hear every reason there is. I've already bought some myself, I have 2x 2231 and 1x 5231. They're great quality cameras, and I come from a custom PC...

Sorry for the huge images. I fixed it with some regular screws I bought for the base plates the other day.

I have a Dahua PFA152-E Pole Mount bracket. The screws that came with it won't fit in my IPC-HDW2231R-ZS camera base plate. The washers (that won't come off the screw, the threads are wider than the washer hole) the washers are too big to fit down in the hole. I thought this camera was...

Right, I suppose I could use the web interface to set the zoom/focus initially. I have 2x 2231 cameras that zoom in Blue Iris. This 5231 doesn't want to though.

No, in Blue Iris. Edit: I just tried the web page and it does not zoom either. Edit 2: Oh wait. Yes it does. I just wasn't familiar with the web page. Still doesn't zoom in Blue Iris though.

I recently installed a new IPC-HDW5231R-ZE, but the zoom doesn't seem to be working. I think I have it enabled, but it doesn't zoom. What could be the issue?

I found this one - IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE Dahua OEM 2MP IP Camera H.265 ePOE Starlight IR Mic IP67 IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE 2.8mm 6901021067758 | eBay *Edit: Or this one seems more legit from Andy. IPC-HDW5231R-ZE...

Can you find the model numbers or links to them? Thanks

What if I wanted cameras with built-in microphones? Are there any good cameras with that feature?

It's actually looking like Auto is the best setting.

I see. The multi-language camera does say "please do not update this camera." They are so cheap I am tempted to buy one,.. or two. I use an offline Blue Iris PC. What's the worst that can happen if I don't update it? What's so bad about not being able to update it? (I'm thinking worst-case...

I recently bought 2x IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlights, but they aren't available now to buy more. I only need 2.8mm not necessarily varifocal. Would like it so see at night/day. What are some other choices that would be worth the cost? Thanks Edit: Could anyone tell me why I should or...

Hey Andy, do you have two more IPC-HDW2231R-ZS you can ship to the US please? I can pay you through PayPal.

Awesome, found it! What do you set your shutter speed? I see the default on these cameras is 1/25, and that is quite blurry when moving objects are in the picture.

Using Dahua IP Camera IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlight, how do I adjust Shutter Speed? I don't see it anywhere in the settings.

Thanks. I already had Direct to Disk enabled with H.264 Frame rate was 25. Now I reduced frame rate to 12 and CPU usage is 16% and GPU usage is 34%. Also, I'm viewing on a 4K monitor. I noticed if I minimize Blue Iris, CPU and GPU usage goes down to almost nothing.

I've got my 2x IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlight up and running on my Pentium G4560. Screenshot to show hardware usage. I'm now wondering what happens if I add two more. The GPU usage looks like it will max out.

Thanks! That is exactly what I was missing, logging in via the web browser. Now everything makes sense!

Okay I've got NetTime installed but it can't sync the time because it's trying to connect to the nettime servers online. I removed the address of the NetTime servers and put my computer's IP address but that doesn't work either. I clicked on the orange triangle that shows up next to each camera...

Hello, I have an offline setup of Dahua cameras with Blue Iris. My PC and BI keep the current time, but the Dahua cameras will not sync with the PC via ConfigTool. Is it possible to sync the cameras with the PC time while offline? Thanks

Yeah, you probably have to tag Andy for him to notice your post.

I got my cameras in today. I have two of these IPC-HDW2231R-ZS I have an old Netgear N300 router I'm trying to use for an offline (no internet) setup along with a BV-Tech 4-Port PoE+ Switch and a PC with Blue Iris. Should it be very difficult to modify the IP addresses after initializing the...

So you are also Kingsecurity2018 on Amazon? They also sell Dahua cameras I saw. Or is that a different seller? Amazon Prime customers probably expect a lot and abuse the return policies of Prime; they probably try to do the same with you. I'm sorry to hear that. I ordered two Dahua Starlights...

Awesome, thanks guys. Now I've ordered a 4TB WD Purple, which I suppose will be used for the direct to disk. But I've also got a couple SSDs (120GB - 1TB). Will the SSD be useful for anything other than storing video?