Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)
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Cupofschmoe
Young grasshopper
- Apr 13, 2017
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Have you tried reloading the firmware? I could be something corrupt perhaps? I'm just guessing right now as I have not been able to set up my Z5 camera---still sitting in the box.
Just looking from the pictures it does look odd but looks like it has to do with the lighting affecting it's target focus.
Just looking from the pictures it does look odd but looks like it has to do with the lighting affecting it's target focus.
Been following this thread for sometime.. trying to finalize the cameras for the security monitoring system.. just returned a crappy lorex system bought from Costco.. hoping this thread will pick up some momentum in order for me to decide which cameras to go with. Have read thru TechBills install thread as well (TechBill's surveillance build).
Any suggestions from the community as to what really is stable and works?
I have seen several of NAYR's reviews and posts as well (thank you Nayr) but am not able to come to a decision on what really I should be buying from AliExpress (given not many of the vendors here in the US except ebay.. have these cameras)
Requirement is -
- LPR capability with Varifocal capability
- Good Nigh-time video results/capture
- Stability of the cameras (install is almost 30ft off the ground.. so several ladder trips involved - which I would like to minimize install/uninstall)
- H.265 capable (throw in the multitude of default standards ONVIF etc etc)
- 30 day data backup (NVR)
- others??
TIA
Any suggestions from the community as to what really is stable and works?
I have seen several of NAYR's reviews and posts as well (thank you Nayr) but am not able to come to a decision on what really I should be buying from AliExpress (given not many of the vendors here in the US except ebay.. have these cameras)
Requirement is -
- LPR capability with Varifocal capability
- Good Nigh-time video results/capture
- Stability of the cameras (install is almost 30ft off the ground.. so several ladder trips involved - which I would like to minimize install/uninstall)
- H.265 capable (throw in the multitude of default standards ONVIF etc etc)
- 30 day data backup (NVR)
- others??
TIA
hmjgriffon
Known around here
Can anyone share details on their system builds to help me understand what works and what does not?
The requirements remain as posted above.. (using bullet cameras)
How reliable is equipment from vendors at Ali Express. I have never bought anything from AE in the past. What steps can be taken to future proof the investment in these cameras, NVR gear, the IR illuminators and do they have any option of obtaining a 4-year protection - like some AMZN vendors offer? (or should I just assume its luck and rethink my options?)
TIA
The requirements remain as posted above.. (using bullet cameras)
How reliable is equipment from vendors at Ali Express. I have never bought anything from AE in the past. What steps can be taken to future proof the investment in these cameras, NVR gear, the IR illuminators and do they have any option of obtaining a 4-year protection - like some AMZN vendors offer? (or should I just assume its luck and rethink my options?)
TIA
hmjgriffon
Known around here
1080p cams have been the standard for a while, you cannot future proof anything technological, a starlight cam will be great now and probably a piece of shit in 10 years, but it will always be pretty good lol. as long as you buy gear from someone reputable like Andy, you'll get good gear, buy stuff with good reviews.
patrocle
Pulling my weight
Any news on that "...time to setup a camera test for LPR use..." ? 94* fahrenheith here
Was snowing here this morning for a lil bit; but forecast is in high 70's and 80's for the next week (lows in 40's) so I intend to make some progress finally.
hmjgriffon
Known around here
godamn it's still snowing? LOL we were at disney last weekend and it was fucking 97 degrees by the time we left my wife was about to pass out from heat exhaustion.
patrocle
Pulling my weight
Good,Good,Good! ....
I officially took the Huisun V1, out of service and wanted another LPR cam, and trying to make a decision witch one will be best to get .
Was looking at other of your projects : Dahua IPC-HF5421E or IPC-HF5431E
IPC-HF5431E | Dahua Technology
and retrofit with better lens.
Or get the IPC-HFW5231E-Z5 or just wait for z12, the zoom 64mm will be nice! i have about 3,4 house down to the stop sign , where cars are moving slower and is better for getting the plates.
Anyway, Thanks!
bickford
Getting comfortable
- Mar 12, 2016
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The focus setting moves by itself ...
Send the API command http://<ip>/cgi-bin/devVideoInput.cgi?action= getFocusStatus
To have the status of the focus :
At 9:25 PM result :
status.Focus=0.945652
status.FocusMotorSteps=644
status.Status=Normal
status.Zoom=0.415704
status.ZoomMotorSteps=433
AT 10:52 PM result :
status.Focus=0.942547
status.FocusMotorSteps=644
status.Status=Normal
status.Zoom=0.415704
status.ZoomMotorSteps=433
As you can see the focus move by itself ...
It is very annoying if it is necessary to make the focus permanently
BICK
Send the API command http://<ip>/cgi-bin/devVideoInput.cgi?action= getFocusStatus
To have the status of the focus :
At 9:25 PM result :
status.Focus=0.945652
status.FocusMotorSteps=644
status.Status=Normal
status.Zoom=0.415704
status.ZoomMotorSteps=433
AT 10:52 PM result :
status.Focus=0.942547
status.FocusMotorSteps=644
status.Status=Normal
status.Zoom=0.415704
status.ZoomMotorSteps=433
As you can see the focus move by itself ...
It is very annoying if it is necessary to make the focus permanently
BICK
hmjgriffon
Known around here
Cupofschmoe
Young grasshopper
- Apr 13, 2017
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Based on the videos can you tell what might be possibly triggering the focus change? Do you think it might be the light sensor positioning?
ThomasPI
Pulling my weight
- May 9, 2017
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Z12: IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 | Dahua Technology
Hopefully we can get a good review! We are in rural area. With house design, I'd like to be able to mount a camera up at about 17' and the end of the driveway will be about 45' away. Would this camera fit the bill ?
Hopefully we can get a good review! We are in rural area. With house design, I'd like to be able to mount a camera up at about 17' and the end of the driveway will be about 45' away. Would this camera fit the bill ?
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Has anyone had an issue where the camera goes all white, but you can still see IVS lines? I tried to do a remote reset, but it will not accept nor do i see a auto focus on pss
I think that would work for sure.
I am using the z5 about 8 feet high pointig to my gate thats over 100ft away, and can read plates pretty well. I can maybe post a pic of one of the contractors that came by to quote us on some things.