ptz

  1. G

    Amcrest PTZ camera IP4M-1053 flash to Dahua

    I have an Amcrest IP4M-1053E PTZ camera 12x zoom. I think from the specs it is a clone of Dahua SD49412T-HN. It comes with firmware:Amcrest_SD-Mao-Rhea_Eng_N_Stream3_AMCREST_V2.422.AC02.0.R.20180706.bin I tried using the web interface to upgrade to Dahua firmware for the 49412. Confusing as it...
  2. chris_19

    Dahua API and Relative Camera Movement

    According to the Dahua API spec 1.67, the following should cause the camera to pan relatively 100* http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/cgi-bin/ptz.cgi?action=start&code=Relatively&channel=0&arg1=100&arg2=0&arg3=0&Arg4=0 However, it results in: Error Bad Request! A little digging shows a JS method named...
  3. P

    How to disable a PTZ tour on startup on Amcrest camera?

    I happen to have an Amcrest camera - the IP3M-941 which is essentially the same as IP2M-841. Upon every boot it moves to the far extreme point, gets stuck there, makes loud noise, then goes to the default point (I suppose it calibrates the movement), then it moves back to my intended position...
  4. L

    Axis PTZ X/Y mapping/translation

    Hi all, Completely new to PTZ IP cameras and ONVIF, so forgive me if this is a stupid question! I have an Axis M5525E camera that a client wants to control by means of a joystick. This should be fairly straightforward using a Python ONVIF library and a bit of code, but the problem is that the...
  5. O

    How long will PTZ Motor / Gears Last?

    On my PTZ cameras, I have the camera running a tour/patrol 24/7/365. The camera has around 8 positions (different zoom levels as well) that it rotates through every 60 seconds, all day long, all year long. How long should I expect the gears / motor on the PTZ will last? Is it easy to wear them...
  6. Alter Ego

    SD6AL830V-HNI - problem with PTZ (Tour counter limit?)

    Hi! Camera PTZ Dahua SD6AL830V-HNI has been working for about a year, no problem. Recently, the message "Some function will be locked when it reaches 95% " and "Current Rotation Times 98%" appears in the video stream. Today the function "Tour" stopped working and some other PTZ functions - the...
  7. V

    Help Setting Up PTZ Camera From Vivint/Alarm (Vivotek ADC-V620PT)

    Hello there, Hoping to seek the guidance of helpful members of ipcamtalk :) While cleaning for the New Year, I found an old Vivint camera which was not being used. I decided to hook it up and see if I could access the camera via the IP. Turned out there was a login/password requirement - but...
  8. J

    how to cause triggered PTZ to record when reaches triggered preset?

    Hi! so, i have the PTZ being triggered by other cams, and it works great, but when it gets triggered and moves to a specified preset, it does not record anything there...instead it seems to sit there for a time, and then return to the preset defined in my PTZ cam schedule...can someone tell me...
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    dahua 42212TNI ptz stopped working after 4.8.2.0 x64 update

    greetings, after the BI 4.8.2.0 x64 update, i lost control of the ptz arrows, home button, focus and zoom on my dahua 42212TNI. the presets still work. same issue in the web UI. i was using the amcrest/dahua ptz profile with no issues up until now. i tried other ptz profiles related to dahua...
  10. Thomen

    Camera Models - Control PTZ via web api

    Hi im looking to write a web app to control ptz on a public facing website in a queue kind of setup where people can control the live streams ptz of a camera I was wondering if anyone had done something similar and what make/model cameras have good APIs that could expose the ptz options only...
  11. Tim Long

    PTZ keyboards

    Can anyone tell me if Blue Iris has support or is known to work with any PTZ keyboards/consoles? This is the type of thing I'm thinking of (although not necessarily this particulat one): Aliexpress.com : Buy YUNSYE 3D PTZ CCTV keyboard Controller Joystick for RS485 PTZ Speed dome camera Bracket...
  12. J

    Need an opinion on Hikvision PTZ motor motion

    I need an opinion from people with experience with Hikvision PTZ cams. I just received a new Hikvision DS-2DE5425IW-AE... 4MP... 25x optics. And I'm not exactly pleased at the smoothness of pan and tilt when zoomed in. The motors move a bit choppy... not sure how exactly to describe it.. They...
  13. J

    Advice: Want external PTZ IP camera with optical zoom

    My ideal camera will be an IP camera, ethernet. POE is not required, but is a bonus. It should have 8x optical zoom or better. Good night vision. It should be supported by Blue Iris and the focus control should work in Blue Iris. It is that last part, the focus control, that I have been...
  14. gianluca

    iSpy PTZ PUT doesn't work! Help me!

    Hello everyone! is the first time I write in this forum and I hope to be in the right section! I bought an Onvif Cam and I'm trying to implement the PTZ for this camera not being supported by default. The code is this: <Camera id="256"> <Makes> <Make Name="HD" Model="IPC" />...
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    PTZ position return to set positon after set period of time

    Hi Im going to be trying to set up PTZ camera to trigger presets based on certain zones, I may need help on that later but for now I need to work out how to get the PTZ camera to return to preset 1 after a set time, this is how I want it to operate overal. 1: 3 zones are set up which are set...
  16. D

    Does PTZ motion zone override respect cross zoning?

    Hi I have my PTZ camera set up last night and have set 4 presets. Preset 1 I regard as my base default so I set up my motion zones with cross zoning, I have not enabled Overide Motion zones for preset one so asume it uses the normal zones and cross zones as a static camera. Now preset...
  17. Betablocker

    Searching PTZ for 24/7/365 PTZ

    Hey Ho! I am looking for an outdoor PTZ dome camera from HIKVISION (HV). It's about a web attraction for a hotel as a webcam with a camera ride (guard tour). I have only worked with AXIS, SONY or Hanwah aka Samsung. I still lack the feeling for the HV cameras. I would be very grateful for help...
  18. Elanus

    Herospeed XVR HI3135A problems with PTZ

    Hello I'm new to the forum. This week I set up a security system. We got a local branded DVR connected 4 fixed cameras and a locally branded chinese PTZ. The PTZ can be controlled and configured using the in-camera OSD by the DVR and the Internet explorer OCX plugin web interface. However I...
  19. nick.s

    Guest View of a Single Camera

    I'm trying to stretch my mileage out of bI to fit a request of my boss. He would like to find a solution to allow a guest viewer to see a camera in our pre-press department for proofing needs without having to install a custom camera driver on the visitor's computer. The future camera will be...
  20. J

    Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL PTZ running on solar power

    Hi guys Has anybody done this exercise. I have tried the local solar power companies and everyone comes up with different requirement for my setup. I need to power the PTZ using 24VAC or POE+ and a Wireless Sender using 24v DC (Ubiquiti M5) Thanks
  21. C

    Calling presets on Hik-Connect App

    Hi guys, I have a Hikvision NVR, DS-7604NI-K1/4P. We have 2 hikvision cameras and two 3rd party PTZ cameras connected to it. The PTZ cameras have a number of presets that we want to be able to call from the app. Is there a way to do this? I have read in the help page on the app that turning the...
  22. L

    Doubt in three non-known PTZ models

    I have ridden in my house Dahua IPC-HDBW4433R-ZS of 4MP with varifocal and automatic zoom. But I need one in the living room with PTZ. I like the design of this DH-SD29204T-GN but it seems to be old. In the forum I see that like more this DH-SD1A203T-GN. I would like to know what would...
  23. K

    PTZ Tour Changed presets on its own...

    Hello, We have an SD50225U-HNI 2MP 25x Starlight PTZ Cam set to a 24-hour tour with 7 presets. This morning I checked the stream and the preset positions have all changed. The tour is still correct, so to speak, but the preset views are all wrong. The camera has not moved. Does anyone know...
  24. T

    Analogue joystick control of Hikvision IP PTZ cameras

    Hi all, I have been using IP PTZ cameras for 4 years now, and currently have 2x Hikvision DS-2DE4220IW-DE cameras, and I’m using Blue Iris to control and record with them. I have used the computer keyboard all this time to move and zoom the cameras, and it works, but is pretty clunky at best...
  25. J

    New Member Noob Questions- OEMs and Searching the forum

    I've installed a couple systems now and just discovered this site. The wealth of information here is amazing but I'm having a little trouble searching the site often getting a "no results found" response. So if someone could point me towards the right threads that'd be great. Looking for the...
  26. RROONNBB

    Suggestions for Surf Cam (PTZ with powerful 'Z')

    I'm about 3 blocks from the beach and from the tippytop of my roof I can see several of the local surf spots. Would like to mount something up there (probably on the top of a pole) that can pan and zoom to see the conditions at these locations. Long zoom would be nice. Low-light not particularly...
  27. V

    One PTZ or two Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I need check on deliveries to my residence Would like to use a PTZ as it should be able to follow arrival of cars and deliveries. Only challenge is setting camera correctly up. Maybe a wrong move... when reading some recommendations on this forum.... Alternative would be a set up of two...
  28. W

    8MP DS-2DF8836IV-AELW Night Quality

    I was wondering If anyone seen the night video of the Hikvision 8mp or 4mp PTZ. I am after a new PTZ and was wondering do go for Darkfighter 2mp or the new 4mp or 8mp. But can find any videos of low light performance.
  29. J

    Does anyone know of an indoor table top PTZ camera that can be connected to a Hikvison NVR

    Does anyone know of an indoor table top PTZ camera like this ( [Link: tp-link.com] ) that is capable to being added to a Hikvision NVR ? Reading TP links FAQ on this cctv camera the stream can only be accessed using their mobile app. With no integratable stream available. From my...
  30. Hawkeye64

    Hello...from Calgary, Canada

    I just joined. Looking for like-minded people with ONVIF knowledge and experience. I am a developer for over 30 years now, having worked with 50+ languages. I recently just published a Node ONVIF package: onvif-nvt. I am looking to add more functionality in support of ONVIF, but need to find...