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    Backyard Overview Camera

    Hello, I am looking for a backyard overview camera that could cover most of a 50ft deep, 80 ft wide backyard. The camera would be mounted about 15ft high on the house, in about the middle, width wise. I understand the limitations related to identification of people, but I am just looking for a...
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    A single screen for indoor station and full screen monitoring triggered on motion?

    Here is a configuration: I have: - NVR DS-7608NI-I2/8P (with Audio in/audio out) with Full Screen Monitiring enabled when motion is detected. So a screen connected to NVR via VGA or HDMI displays a Live picture in a full screen when motion is detected on one of cameras. - 3 Hikvision dome Smart...
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    Comcast "SmartOffice" cameras and NVR

    My HOA is currently looking into installing cameras at various locations on the property. Out of the lone reason as not wanting to be the single point of contact for installing and maintaining these as I have a regular day job I wanted to see if anyone had experience with the new Comcast...
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    Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR w/ POE can't detect Hikvision cameras

    I got Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR w/ POE running on the latest firmware, 1x DS-2CD2442FWD-IW(PoE 802.3af) and 3x DS-2CD4135FWD-IZ(PoE 802.3af) on the latest firmware. First time doing test I put everything together and managed to have all cameras working through NVR PoE ports. Then left it to...
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    looking for recommendation to buy NVR/system

    Hi, New to this, looking to set up a basic system for home. Maybe 10-12 cameras, POE. Mostly exterior (cover doorways/windows/gates), possibly a few interior. 3MP? 4MP? Would like smartphone access. Most likely will be a set/forget system (in terms of recording/NVR); just to be available...
  6. Mike K

    Trouble Ordering a Camera

    This is really frustrating. What gives with this source?? DAHUA 2.7mm ~12mm motorized lens 2MP WDR IR Eyeball Network Camera IPC HDW5231R Z ,free DHL shipping-in Surveillance Cameras from Security & Protection on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
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    OSD issue

    Hi All, I have 3518c ip cams busybox installed. I have telnet access to them. Those cams has fixed timestamp and and model name as OSD on their stream. After each reboot cams times are not correct, mostly 1-2 minutes behind the current time. I did a search and it is commonly said Busybox don't...
  8. Mike K

    Dahua 4 Megapixel WDR Motorized Varifocal PoE IR Bullet

    Spotted this cam on amazon but one of th reviews is very bad. see below. is there any explanation for that other than the the camera is just deficient? Dahua 4 Megapixel WDR Motorized Varifocal PoE IR Bullet Network Security Camera, IP67 Outdoor Weatherproof Vandalproof, 4MP (2592x1520)...
  9. Mike K

    Searching For Cameras

    I could spec the cameras that i want for my system (9) altogether. They are different depending on the location that i want to put them in. The problem is when i try to search on amazon i get everything under the sun. So, I'm thinking/wondering if there isn't a web site that might exist, that...
  10. sygad1

    Hik DS-2CD2032F-I replace RJ45 socket

    Hi All, Water got inside the RJ45 socket and it fried the connections, I removed the outer casing so I could get a better view of the damage, it seems it has completely melted 2 of my connections Anyone know what wires go to what pins? As you can see, i've got 2 blown connections, I can...
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    NAS vs NVR vs PC for camera footage storage

    Hi all, I'm wondering if I can get some help and advice about which option to take for storage and recording of IP camera footage. I am about to setup 3 Hikvision PoE IP cameras around the outside of the house and I'm not sure whether to use a NAS, NVR or PC for the recording and storage...
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    WTS DRS Watchmaster IP Ultra 640 x 480 Thermal PTZ Cameras

    For sale I have 2x DRS Watchmaster IP Ultra model 6325-N with a 25mm lens 25 degree FOV and 30Hz frame rate. This unit is based around the Newer Tamerisk 640 core. They were newly refurbished by DRS in February 2016. I've only played around with them for several hours. They each include all...
  13. Pinball2k

    3rd party camera setup on LaView NVR

    I purchased an 8 port LaView NVR system with 4 cameras. I have 2 other IP cameras I want to use with the system. They are two different brands but both claim to be ONVIF compliant. I was able to install both of these on my LaView system and can see the image from these cameras just fine...
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    Camera compatibiliy with FLIR DNR516P4 (newbie)

    Hi Everyone- I have recently purchased and installed a FLIR DNR500 Series 16 channel NVR. I purchased it with 4 of the N133ED cameras. I have also subsequently added 2 more of the same camera. I would like to add a few more cameras for different applications. For example: indoor (smaller...
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    cURL Command Enable SSH Hikvision IP Camera/NVR

    I would like to use curl to enable telnet on my Hikvision NVR, I sniffed the traffic using WireShark but I am unable to find the right link to use in the curl command. Any help?
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    Advice, Please!

    I'm having a lot of trouble finding a camera that will simply: 1. Provide good quality video, ideally 720p+ with IR 2. Allow access via LAN IP address and RTSP (or possibly, HTTP) Ideally, I'd like an audio stream, too. Motion detection, FTP/SMB upload are nice but not essential. Maybe even...
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    Low resolution (704x576) on DS-7108N-SN/P with 4MP DS-2CD3345-I

    Hello Guys, So today I received my DS-2CD3345-I and had quite a bit of work with getting it online on my NVR. After a couple of hours I succeeded in connecting it to my NVR through the POE with the Plug and Play function. The problem now is that I have a very low resolution during recording...
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    DS-2CD2142FWD-IS camera How do I determine if firmware is upgradable

    Can someone tell from the labels on the outside of the box, what region this camera is for? And if it has upgradable firmware? Or do I have to open the box to get access to additional labels? (I do not have access to open this box) The label says:Model: DS-2CD2142FWD-IS 2.8mm 4MP/ 1/3"CMOS /...
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    New and in need of suggestions

    Hi all, Obviously new here and am wanting to purchase the BI software for a single camera. However, being new, I'm looking for advice on camera and anything else needed. I use Linux at home but have a Mac Mini available, if it'll do. I have a feeling I'm in for an education so please feel free...
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    Help with mount with outdoor camera on corner mount

    Hi all! Hoping someone can give me some tips on installing an outdoor camera with a corner mount. I was planning on using a corner mount so I can cover the front and side of the house and was planning putting the mount high enough where it was out of reach and then run conduit down the side of...
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    Setup Cleverdog on a P2P connection

    Hi, I've bought this IP camera from Cleverdog. It comes with it's own android app and it was prettty straightforwad to setup via that. however, I wish to us a P2P client to accesss the live feed instead. I installed an android app called "P2PWIFICAM" and to add the device it asks for some...
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    Motion Detect to NVR & Line Crossing to SD Card

    Does anyone know how I can set up my IP camera to record to the uSD card for Line Crossing only? This way I do not overuse the card as everything else records to the NVR. Cheers!
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    Can DVRs like Dahua DVR1604HF simultaneously stream 16 analog cameras via RTSP/H.264?

    Hi, Is it feasible to expect that DVRs like Dahua DVR1604HF-A-E are powerful enough to simultaneously stream 16 analog cameras in h.264 via RTSP? At the same time DVR must record video to HDD. Background: I have 16 channel DVR with analog cameras (700tvl) attached to it. It records video to...
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    Wireless Spy Camera Blue Iris

    Hello, I am sorry if this question have been asked before. I have already done the search on amazon and also looked at all compatible cameras on blue iris website. The list is long. I want to set up cameras around my house etc to monitor . My question is although I was able to find many...
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    How to add more pages to the main view of HIKVISION IVMS 4200?

    How can I add more pages to the main view of HIKVISION Ivms 4200? I have around 90 cameras installed and when I drag the group to the main view it automatically sets up to show me 64 cameras(8 x 8) at the same time. Then I select the default view as 4 screens but it shows me only one page, I was...
  26. Bradmph

    Cats Caught On Camera

    Years 2015/2023 Starting our 8th year - Cat Photo Listing update October 13th, 2023 Cats Caught On Camera Doing Their Sneaky Things & Whatever Else Shows Up. The residential neighborhood cat collection and other animals documented I decided to start documenting our local neighborhood CAT LIFE...
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    Visible LED on front of cam?

    OK I know IR is not visible to the eye from all I know but I have to ask. On my new Hik 4MP bullet 2CD2T42WD-I3 I noticed I can see a red led in the dark on the face of the cam. Forgive me if I have missed a little or a lot but why is there a visible external led on this? I really don't want...
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    New Hikvision WiFi Bullet? DS-2CD2032F-IW

    Anyone have the DS-2CD2032F-IW IP Camera? I wanna purchase it but wanna know a few things: Is it genuine Hikvision? Does it have Hikvision firmware? Compatible with Hikvision NVR? Does the WiFi work well? I need this instead of the bullet because it will be in a position where only power...
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    Fixed Position IP Camera for Sports

    Hi all, i am currently looking for a fixed IP camera that will be used to provide a top down view of a bocha court. The only place that it can be mounted is roughly 4.2 Metres from the ground. I dont really need pan or tilt functions, just zoom. Does anyone know of a camer that will fit my needs...
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    Swann system or peice together my own?

    I'm trying to decided between getting a Swann NVR4-7300 system or buying 4 hikvision DS-2CD2032-I cameras from some place like wrightwoodsurveillance.com and then buy a Hikvision NVR. If I go with option two is there a particular NVR I should buy? Wrightwood seems only have 2-3 models and...
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