Clearly the Loryta blows the Amcrest out of the water, there is no debate on that.
Caught My First Door Checker With My New 5442 Andy Cams
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I shared a snapshot with Andy and he is using it on his Amazon product page.
Having any camera is better than none at all. But, holly cow, that ReoLink is trash compared to others!
It's true that some newbie will buy the Reolinks. My first set of cameras were by Swann using their NVR. I learned later that they were rebranded HikVision cameras. I then bought an upgraded Swann camera which turned out to be a rebranded ReoLink. Their "Swann" NVR did not work with their upgraded camera. I.e., Swann didn't even like their own cameras.
A very nice pic for expalin a 4K and 4MP starlight, new guys always think 4k is good, it's good at good light place, not for low light place,
As long as he or she does not make a home in my attic. When I first moved into my house I had a raccoon that did so.
Thanks for the videos and before and after comparisons. I've been impressed with the recent install of my 5442s, and I'm even more thrilled after seeing your comparisons.
In regard to your videos, it almost looks like the guy is shining some sort of light on the door handles. Do modern cars have an illumination feature there, or is it some electronic thief tool? My cars are from the 80s, so that's not something I would be familiar with either way.
In regard to your videos, it almost looks like the guy is shining some sort of light on the door handles. Do modern cars have an illumination feature there, or is it some electronic thief tool? My cars are from the 80s, so that's not something I would be familiar with either way.
To get good image quality positioning of the camera matters 
@MikeLud1 does a great job demonstrating that here 
All he needs now is a PTZ
@MikeLud1 does a great job demonstrating that here All he needs now is a PTZactually speaking, Mike's new pics has been better than last time he sent me, he cost bit time to dial the camera, looks good.
Hii there,i have the same camera you can share your nigth settings i can compare.Thanks
Flintstone61
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So whats the viewing difference between these 2? they both look have about a 4x zoom but one is a narrower field of view?
IPC-B5442E-Z4E 8mm–32mm
IPC-B5442E-ZE 2.7mm ~12mm
IPC-B5442E-Z4E 8mm–32mm
IPC-B5442E-ZE 2.7mm ~12mm
bigredfish
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3x optical Zoom is the difference
At max zoom 12mm will get you in ID range out to say 35-40 ft
The 32 mm would get you similar ID at approx 100-120 ft at max zoom.
Also note though the trade off is at min zoom it’s also looking 3x as far. So the one that starts out with 2.7mm will be able to see objects say 3.5 ft away while the 8mm would overshoot that and wouldnt see anything closer than about 10 ft away
At max zoom 12mm will get you in ID range out to say 35-40 ft
The 32 mm would get you similar ID at approx 100-120 ft at max zoom.
Also note though the trade off is at min zoom it’s also looking 3x as far. So the one that starts out with 2.7mm will be able to see objects say 3.5 ft away while the 8mm would overshoot that and wouldnt see anything closer than about 10 ft away
This is a perfect time to use the IPVM calculator. Change the location to your address and overlay the two camera models. You will see very quickly how they differ and which one might be better for your situation. IPVM Camera Calculator V3
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4x zoom is marketing terms - it is the focal length that is important. The Z4E 8-32mm can optically zoom in tighter than the ZE 2.7mm-12mm, but the Z4E also starts at a tighter optical zoom that is closer in starting view to the zoomed in view of the ZE.
This is a pic by IPC-B5442E-Z4E, mail box around 120ft, nightvision is bit good.
LPR watching from the IPC-B5442E-Z4E, the IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E can do 120-140ft bit well.
LPR watching from the IPC-B5442E-Z4E, the IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E can do 120-140ft bit well.
I will work on sharing my settings later tonight.