So-- using the IPC-HDW2531T-AS-S2 firmware worked through the interface?? Or did you have to do the TFTP method?
Budget Dahua Cams or china alternatives under $100?
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techguypaul
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via web interface
techguypaul
n3wb
yes that the one.
Let me take a quick look at a stock camera to make sure the firmware didn't impact the image quality. I'll be right back.
techguypaul
n3wb
Pretty sure I have all the settings the same on both cameras, I triple double checked but I'm pretty tired atm.
The camera with the Dahua firmware looks better. Way less noise in low light conditions. Doesn't look great but the conditions are not ideal-dark room, bright monitors close to the cameras...
Will see when I get them outside. I'm not expecting miracles. It's tough when you have a couple IPC-HDW5231R-ZE for reference.
The camera with the Dahua firmware looks better. Way less noise in low light conditions. Doesn't look great but the conditions are not ideal-dark room, bright monitors close to the cameras...
Will see when I get them outside. I'm not expecting miracles. It's tough when you have a couple IPC-HDW5231R-ZE for reference.
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Can you share the link please?
I did it too--- I did not have any issue with Logo's or branding showing up after-- straight up Dahua.Pretty sure I have all the settings the same on both cameras, I triple double checked but I'm pretty tired atm.
The camera with the Dahua firmware looks better. Way less noise in low light conditions. Doesn't look great but the conditions are not ideal-dark room, bright monitors close to the cameras...
Will see when I get them outside. I'm not expecting miracles. It's tough when you have a couple IPC-HDW5231R-ZE for reference.
the zip file contained a lot of files-- I used the highlighted bin file. I wondered about the OTHER bin file that I marked with an x here....
After the FW change:
System info page on mine now....
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can you provide more info on where i can get the firmware for the IPC-HDW2531T-AS-S2 ? never mind. saw the link..
techguypaul
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Check out post #28 above. You may need to pick the international site 1st. Then click link again.
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thanks. just saw the link. i also ordered the amcrest version but amazon is taking forever to process my order...
all i need now is to get the amcrest firmware to have as backup but don't see any firmware for the
IP5M-T1179EW at the amcrest website..
techguypaul
n3wb
I was unable to find any IP5M-T1179EW firmware. Also my guess would be that it might be a challenge to revert back. But the cameras only $60 so overall low risk.
FYI, today is Tue. 5/26, 13 days since my post #3 above and that promo code LH4QSBYQ still works for $10 off!
I just tried it on the 3.6 mm (I already have the 2.8 mm).
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Is this 3.6 or 2.8?
this is the 2.8 using the max resolution (4:3 aspect). My main commplaint about this cam is the terrible 16:9 aspect choices that merely compress (and distort) the full 4:3 image. I was thinking of maybe getting a 3.6 for another area on the side of my garage-- the taller 4:3 aspect makes sense there in a somewhat narrow area.
For $50 though--- it's really hard to beat. I paid $125 each for some 1.3mp Dahua bullets in 2012.... Perspective-- right???
For me, as a flag cam the 4:3 will be great and it's lit all night by external white LED ground lights so its low light performance is not an issue. Your 2592 x1944 image in your post is beautiful, IMO.
I agree about the $50..... I can drop that or more in Costco, Lowes or Wally World in the blink of an eye and not be as pleased a week later.
Shutterbugguy
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Thanks for the tips on this IP Camera. I tried the discount code and it still works on 5/27, and I ordered 2 pieces, so $10 off each one!