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  1. M

    NA Models of 5231 & 5442?

    Just out of curiosity are there Dahua cams intended for the North American market that directly match the specs of the now famous 5231 EZ (turret) and the new 5442 that some say replaces or competes well against the 5231? Are the same exact cams in NA but sold under a different model number and...
  2. C

    Cheap ($90USD) 300 feet varifocal mod LPR test

    I detailed my long range varifocal mod in the Dahua sub Simple Dahua bullet cam 50mm vari-focal mod as my original purpose wasn't so much for license plates as people but as I've been refining my settings, I found using plates was the best to get shutter and lighting settings right for better...
  3. C

    Simple Dahua bullet cam 50mm vari-focal mod longe range zoom

    I'm new to the forum but just want to detail my mod to mount a cheap vari-focal lens in a Dahua HFW4433M-I2 bullet cam (Both sourced from Aliexpress) using simple parts with no cutting or manipulation of the enclosure or circuitry. Credit to Nyar for his 25mm 4MP License plate thread which gave...
  4. TundraCam

    4MP/Varifocal/Starlight? IPC-HFW5442E-ZE, N45DB7Z, Or ??

    Hi Andy. I THINK what I want for a base general purpose camera is 4MP / Varifocal / Starlight? Ideally turret but it seems for now bullet may be the only good option? These would fulfill about 17 positions w/ the remaining 10 a combo of PTZ and higher rez fixed focus. These seem good options...
  5. N

    2.8-12mm vari-focal lens

    Hi, I need a cam to zoom at an object (gate) 90 feet away. Not interested in a PTZ as i wont be using it to look at anything else. i saw this camera...
  6. O

    Focal plane distance formula for varifocal camera

    Is it possible to compute the distance of the focus point (distance at which objects are sharpest) using the Zoom and Focus parameters shown in the interface ? The camera I'm using is this one: 12MP IR Vari-focal IP Bullet – Dahua North America I see that the parameters ranges are [0, 852] for...
  7. F

    Hello from a longtime lurker

    My company is implementing a VMS system for our Cannabis grow in Ohio and I'd like help choosing the cameras. I'm going to try Blue Iris on an i7-8700k server I just built. Specs are 64GB RAM, 10G and 1G ethernet, LSI MegaRaid 9361-24i with 18 x 10TB Purples in two RAID 6 Arrays. 57TB usable on...
  8. wtimothyholman

    A possible fix for nighttime IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 autofocus issues

    Several people have wrestled with the issue of the IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 camera going out of focus when configured for nighttime LPR operation. Although my cameras have been well behaved overall, I did have an incident two nights ago when something large and nocturnal flew in front of one of...
  9. Burton_Flooring

    8mp H.265 Lite "Starlight" Camera?

    Just found the bullet for sale on Alibaba: Dahua H.265 Ipc-hfw2831t-zs New 4k 8mp Wdr Ir Bullet Network Ip Camera - Buy Dahua Poe Ir Ip Camera,Auto Networking Ip Camera,Hikvision Ip Camera Product on Alibaba.com Specs are the same between Dome/Bullet, except for the Fixed Bullet (for some odd...
  10. 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...
  11. DEVPIP

    WTS SOLD DAHUA IPC-HFW5231E-Z5

    Yep, I messed up. :smash:Maybe you can help. I have 10 brand new in the box IPC-HFW5231E-Z5 that I bought from Andy at Empire. I'm looking to sell at least 8 of them. I'm asking $190 for each including shipping. I'm in the Chicago area so if you're close maybe you can pick up your purchase...
  12. M

    2017 Dahua Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-ZE), ePoE, NEW!

    Sharing much in common with the highly popular "Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)" here is the new 5231 for 2017: 2MP WDR IR Eyeball Network Camera IPC-HDW5231R-ZE - Dahua Technology IPC-HDW5231R-ZE - Dahua Technology This new model seemingly differs from the IPC-HDW5231R-Z as...
  13. just some dude

    Is this IR reflection?? 5231 varifocal

    Disclaimer, I plan on using this 5231 varifocal at full zoom. As you can see, under zero zoom, there is considerable IR blasting the soffit above. At full zoom, the camera lens is further towards the glass making the glare pretty bad. I think if I tilt the camera down a bit I may reduce the...
  14. Fastb

    Starlight: Varifocal vs Fixed

    The varifocal Starlight can be adjusted from 2.7mm to 12mm The non-varifocal Starlight is available in 2.8mm, 3.6mm or 6mm, depending on model (if my checking is correct) The Varifocal's motorized lens increases the price, naturally. The adjustability is "worth it", some would argue. But what...
  15. terraranger

    Can't Save and Config Changes

    Hey folks. Acquired a DH-IPC-HDBW54A1EN-Z Issue 1 is that I cannot change most settings from the web console. I get an error with a red stop indicator and dialog saying "save failed!". I've not been able to figure out what is going on here. Device Type: DH-IPC-HDBW54A1EN-Z Software Version...
  16. nayr

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW5231E-Z)

    I bring you the twin brother to the 2016 & 2017 Camera of the year! another true low light destroyer that can be had for under $200 USD.. This is the little brother to the Ultra Starlight Bullet and physically looks identical in every way. This is a metal full sized bullet, the only...
  17. nayr

    Dahua 4MP Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW5421E-Z)

    I present Dahua's Eco Savvy 2.0 4MP UHD Varifocal Bullet: Potential Uses: License Plate Reading / Overview / Indoor Industrial (Garage/Warehouse) Verdict: Not yet rendered, check back again soon. Disclaimer: This camera was provided to me in exchange for a fair and unbiased review by...
  18. E

    Dahua Ultra 2mp Starlight, 6mp or 12mp camera?

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'd like some help with identifying which cameras to buy. There's a recent string of burglaries around the neighborhood, so I'd like to add another layer deterrent. I repurposed/upgraded an old gaming rig with an Ivy Bridge Xeon to act an NVR and bought a...
  19. nayr

    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    I present the Ultra 1/1.9" Starlight Bullet, when you need the absolute best in low light performance, damned the cost. Unlike the EcoSavvy Starlights this is a BIG sensor version.. most people suck at fractions so let me put this into decimal for you: 1/2.8" = 0.357in and 1/1.9" = 0.526in...
  20. nayr

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I bring you the 2016 & 2017 Camera of the year! the true low light destroyer, and guess what? Its got a sensor size the same as the average man's, normal 1/2.8 Sony Exmor-R.. just proof that its not how big it is; its what you can do with it.. lol, sorry I know that was not classy but I just had...
  21. N

    motorized Varifocal vs zoom vs auto focus cameras...What's the diff?

    Maybe another in my list of noob questions that should be obvious but isn't for me... What is the difference between "motorized Varifocal", "auto focus" and a zoom cameras? ( I get the full PTZ difference of course.) My first cams were all fixed focus, I think 2.8mm. I quickly realized that...
  22. Mike

    Some Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I installation pictures + 1 Varifocal

    Here are a few pictures of some Hikvision cameras that I have installed for other people. Here's two 2032's and 1 Varifocal...30 feet on top of a pole!
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