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    New Dahua IPC-L46N-USA 4MP LincX2PRO WiFi Floodlight Camera

    Hi, I was looking through and couldn't find anything on this updated 4mp product nor anyone selling it yet in the USA. 4mp is an improvement, but I don't see the exact specs for lighting. I wonder if there have been any improvements besides resolution from the 2mp version. Anyone interested...
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    Should IP cameras be replaced preventatively due to old age? Upgrading a few cameras vs all.

    Hi all, I have a relative with DS-2CD2332-I around their property. I don't know exactly how old they are but I know it has been at least 5 years since the install. They have issues with cars being broken into and the front of the house to the sidewalk is about 40 ft and it is not very bright in...
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    Hikvision RMA experience is horrible (B&H). Stuck in limbo with no camera after 6 weeks. .

    3 months passed and I finally got the replacement in the mail. Lets just hope this one doesn't fail like the last one in 4 months.
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    Didn't consider that one, you may have a point.
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    Luckily it has Romex one of the previous owners must have done it but they did the bare minimum a few outlets wouldn't have been so hard I imagine.
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    I'm not an electrician but could they use an existing bulb socket and add an additional box for a normal outlet maybe 10ft up so tenants can't reach you think? My idea was a outlet or power into junction box that houses everything painted the same color as the walls to not stick out as someone...
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    Yes this was my first idea. The wiring in the hallway is original so almost 100 years old so I'm not sure if it would work. The basement had no outlets the buildings is so old so we added outlets in the basement where bare bulbs were with a replacement base that had one outlet and allowed a bare...
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    To clarify it is a apartment building and yes we did have an electrician come and do a few test hole in the walls, we also got the drawings from Building Department. No dice. The buildings almost 100 years old but made of mostly brick and concrete.
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    Dahua wifi Camera install where there's no outlets only light sockets.

    Hi, I know wifi should be the dead last option but we tried fishing ethernet through the walls but it was a mess to get to the 2nd floor and drilling a hole in the floor isn't an option. Has anyone ever used a bulb socket splitter then a bulb to outlet adapter successfully with a Dahua 1 amp...
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    Hikvision RMA experience is horrible (B&H). Stuck in limbo with no camera after 6 weeks. .

    Hikvision sent me a email stating the model is discontinued and I can send it in for repairs but it will take another 4-6 weeks. If they can't repair it they will provide B-Stock. If the model is discontinued could a distributor still get more of them or it's a dead end? From my point of view...
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    Hikvision RMA experience is horrible (B&H). Stuck in limbo with no camera after 6 weeks. .

    I had a PTZ camera I bought on sale from B&H fail in two ways first the slight purple hue on moving vehicles intermittently then water ingress. It lasted four months from when it was installed. I contacted B&H which stated to contact Hikvision when I was originally told by Hikvision to contact...
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    Budget Dahua Cams or china alternatives under $100?

    I found that having a microphone can be a great help in certain situations.
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    Zuum IS-D4MP-IP-2.8-IR30-WH Possible Dahua rebrand?

    Did you Change yours to Dahua Firmware?
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    Zuum IS-D4MP-IP-2.8-IR30-WH Possible Dahua rebrand?

    Thanks for letting me know. Would you happen to know what model of camera this originally was?
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    Zuum IS-D4MP-IP-2.8-IR30-WH Possible Dahua rebrand?

    Do you know if I try random Dahua firmwares would it possibly brick or just reject the firmware if it doesn't match?
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    Zuum IS-D4MP-IP-2.8-IR30-WH Possible Dahua rebrand?

    Hi, I have a Zuum IS-D4MP-IP-2.8-IR30-WH and it appears to be a rebranded Dahua. Does anyone have experience with this model and installing Dahua firmware on Zuum branded cameras? I checked ebay and think it may be a IPC-HDBW1431E.
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    Monoprice cable recall

    What brand is your preference now that Monoprice may be off the table?
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    Budget Dahua Cams or china alternatives under $100?

    Your welcome. I contacted them on the forum and directly via chat and phone on their website. Even their own tech support said they didn't see it listed. If you get it working let me know I'll probably try it eventually.
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    Budget Dahua Cams or china alternatives under $100?

    @amcrestt wouldnt respond here even though they are a sponsor or to my requests for a copy of the firmware when my camera bugged out after a month of multiple requests. There's no support from them at all so I'd return it.
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    Anyone have 2.8 -12mm vs 8-32mm lens examples? DS-2CD4535FWD-iZH8

    Are they all the same brand and model? How do you like them so far in terms of reliable capture?
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    Anyone have 2.8 -12mm vs 8-32mm lens examples? DS-2CD4535FWD-iZH8

    Thank you for providing the comparison. I wanted to use it primarily for plate capture myself, I assume your 32mm is used for plate capture? It's as I thought not as much of a distance as I would have expected.
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    Anyone have 2.8 -12mm vs 8-32mm lens examples? DS-2CD4535FWD-iZH8

    Hi, I have an old DS-2CD4535FWD-iZH8 I found and the 8-32mm doesn't seem like that much of an additional zoom compared to my 2.8-12mm Dahua 3mp cameras. Does anyone have a video or example of what the difference in view may be between a 12mm lens and 32mm normally?
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    Review-OEM Loryta IPC-T5442T-ZE Varifocal 4mp camera (Dahua)

    Can someone explain "Close Focus Distance:1.2 m (3.9 ft)"? What is this value normally and when is it important?
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    Budget Dahua Cams or china alternatives under $100?

    I believe what they are asking is if for example Tripwire etc was added to the functionality when changing from Amcrest to Dahua Firmware.
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    Is there a easy way to convert Laview LV-N9308-W firmware to Hikvision DS-7108NI-E1/V/W/1T?

    I have two Laview LV-N9308-W that's been sitting in its box for a few years and wanted to know if anyone had a simple way to convert it to Hikvision DS-7108NI-E1/V/W/1T? I reviewed the forum and saw one person stated they were able to, but could not understand what they did to accomplish it...
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    £600 Saved through £100 CCTV

    I don't think 6K would be enough more like 9K USD from the damage I've had before for my side door after truck hit it and ruined the outer door and screwed up the door alignment. After that got a Dashcam.
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