Same here for the starlights. My old 4MP cams have the normal H.264 option in both versions though. Perhaps because it was customized firmare I used.
Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)
EMPIRETECANDY
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this model get 210pcs in, and can close 95% which already paid, will stop pre-paying till 10th. Have to close all firstly, heavy work again. lol..
Bartel
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Can anyone confirm there still is a MJPEG stream (available trough an http connection)?So i wanted to ask @nayr what HTTP commands he used in his home automation system; then i thought; Let Me Google That For Me
I found the answer on a German forum and there are some good discussions (with code samples) going on there. Below i have translated some stuff in English for the programmers among us.
Videostream (H.264, H.265):
Videostream (MJPEG):
As nayr stated here that with the latest firmware, this feature is removed: Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) ?
(Yes, unfortunately my home automation system does not supports RSTP/h264, it's crappy I know, but it's not something I can replace
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Running the latest NTSC firmware, MJPEG is still available for the substreams but not the main stream. This plays directly in Chrome: http://xx.xx.xx.xx/cgi-bin/mjpg/video.cgi?channel=0&subtype=2 using this configuration:Can anyone confirm there still is a MJPEG stream (available trough an http connection)?
As nayr stated here that with the latest firmware, this feature is removed: Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) ?
(Yes, unfortunately my home automation system does not supports RSTP/h264, it's crappy I know, but it's not something I can replace
So if you can live with your automation system only getting 720p video this should be fine. Note that when I tried 30FPS and max bit rate (which was about 40 Mbps), it totally broke streaming until I set it to something lower.
hmjgriffon
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I upgraded one to the NTSC firmware but I only see up to 30fps on the main stream? not that I even need that but I thought it could do 60?
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If you have WDR enabled it'll only let you select up to 30fps
hmjgriffon
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AH HA, yeah I needs muh WDR on this cam lol. it's like lookin at a black and white cookie, dark shade on one side, bright sunlight on the other.
looney2ns
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Anyone know what the SVC stands for?
These are the PAL options on one of my older 4MP cameras that has PAL/NTSC switchable firmware. It has the same NTSC options as the starlights.
nayr
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i want one of these so bad but I have neighbors who would complain to my HOA about it not fitting "architectural guidelines of the community". I think I can conceal the varifocal turrets good enough with paint matching my siding to the point where it looks like paint matched dryer outlet, but i can't come up with any good ideas on how to conceal the 25x starlight PTZ. maybe gutting a large coach light fixture and mounting it inside..? lol
nayr
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anyplace you can put the recessed ptz?
i'm pretty sure that would also stand out. all my soffits are white. i have a covered wrap around front porch, but not sure if i would want to mount it there.
hmjgriffon
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get creative bro, make it look like some kind of planter and have fucking flowers draping down all around it with an open space in front of the lens so you can still see everything lol. this is your mission, should you choose to accept it.
actually that idea has already crossed my mind, lol
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Here is a small ptz, that is quite nice, but will cost you double.
NSC-4A320-PTZir 3MP IP Weatherproof IR Mini PTZ Dome Security Camera 4.7-94mm - Nelly's Security
jayson436
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If only it were a Dahua.
hmjgriffon
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find their little bi laws or whatever and see if there are any loopholes or what is acceptable and then how you can use that to your advantage.
hmjgriffon
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If you could mask off the lens, and paint the black part white, or whatever color the walls are, it'll be camo lol
jayson436
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I bet recessed would look pretty nice, but putting a giant hole in my soffits is a big commitment for a camera given how often I swap them out.