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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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?

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...

I saw searching through LaView and saw these new cameras. The sensor size seems a bit odd at 1/2.3. The specs are below. Anyone have an idea the manufacturer or when someone would use these? Yes I'd rather have a Turret for outdoor but I'm wondering about indoor use for office waiting rooms etc...

In just curious as we now are having 8mp cameras with better 1/1.8 sensors readily available. When will or would we need to move up to 12mp like the IPC-HDBW81230E-ZE at around $450? I know MP isn't everything and sensor size needs to increase for good night vision but for a large area during...

Hi, I installed a Hikvision PTZ mini-dome camera under a tree. One day the utility company cut some branches and I saw the camera move a bit up and down when a small branch maybe 4 inches long hit it and the image bounced up and down. I didn't have a nvr yet for it so the video was lost after a...

I was looking through Laview and saw this newly listed, though it isn't for sale yet. Its a battery version of a doorbell camera. I assume its a rebranded Hikvision camera. The page is so new the video that is linked is wrong it shows the 3MP one we are used to that is hardwired only. Below is...

Hi, I have a elderly relative which wants a doorbell camera and wanted a ring camera but I said no let me find something better. I'm leaning towards the Eufy camera or LaView Doorbell camera. Anyone setup a doorbell camera for their elderly relatives who are not technologically inclined? They...

Hi everyone, I saw this drop to 59.99 on Amazon and figured I would try it as I am more interested in the audio than video quality to see when the mailperson comes or what happens with deliveries like when a loud thump is heard. When setting it up I noticed it was running warm to the touch vs my...

Hi I wanted to install a PTZ camera on a tree 8ft from my home and had a question about what is considered a safer way to do it to avoid electrical surges etc damaging my internal network. My plan was run a flexible non conductive Conduit underground from the basement a few inches underground to...

Just a general question but I assume besides a lack of desiccant packets would it be the seals around the camera that would prevent indoor rated cameras for outdoor use? Is it possible to add a gasket to a camera if it lacks one? What else would prevent someone from using a indoor rated...

I have a seen a few listings on eBay for Visualiant mini-dome and bullet 1550 cameras for sale. Does anyone have any feedback? The low light capabilities seem great.

I was browsing Amazon and found this new camera with options for 2.8/4/6mm lense. The sensor is what got my attention. This replaces the cheaper 4K camera they offered in terms of price on the Amazon lighting deal. No microsd card slot is the only gripe and some people claim only 25fps but the...

Hi everyone, In order to reduce people attempting to go through cars or breaking in would it be a good idea to mount cameras directly on the tree next to a parked car that can see the vandals with the new hikvision spotlight cameras? I would assume they would be less willing if they see the...

I looked through the forum first and only saw one member recommendation a few years back. I have a few friends in Queens and Brooklyn who asked me who I suggested both for homes and small offices for security systems so I figured why not ask the community besides looking through Yelp. I first...

Matt had suggested I join from another forum and I am just starting to learn about cameras for myself and a few other friends.