The fox and raccoon yes. But a bear is way too heavy for the cam to pick up. Plus I think a bear would take exception to being handled.
IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)
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Haha, pick up...how many times have I picked the wrong words, lol....no offense @moke, I just like samplenhold's reply...
I would say the fox would out fox the camera, the raccoon would steal the camera and the bear, well he can doing anything he wants to.
Hello EMPIRETECANDY
Having seen this video from Dahua and looney2ns snapshot (and assuming this new 8-14 firmware is also compatible with my B5442E-Q4E), I’m sure it will also be beneficial for me. Using its long lens at maximum zoom to identify anyone walking up my 100ft drive without any ambient light I think presents the most difficult balance of settings possible for my 5442-Q4E. The dynamic control of IR I see in 8-14 is the only way to do it over a varying distance.
I know it’s easy for me to say, but how hard can it be for the software to measure the zone of maximum brightness in a scene (ie a person in totally dark surroundings) in real time to automatically control the gain (& maybe gamma), thereby preventing brightness clipping and yet deliver sufficient IR when the person is towards the maximum distance.
In summary, I am very encouraged by what I’ve seen in 8-14 and ask if you would also send it to me please.
P.S. I’m still a little “on the fence” about which camera to choose next for my system upgrade.
Sorry. dumb question. This camera has ptz, correct? I just got mine and cannot seem to enable that from SmartPSS or the web interface. Note: I am very much a beginner. I know that's not a shocker.
"Pan: 0°–360°
Tilt: 0°–78°
Rotation: 0°–360° "
"Pan: 0°–360°
Tilt: 0°–78°
Rotation: 0°–360° "
@moke no this is a vari focal turret not a PTZ
Sorry. dumb question. This camera has ptz, correct? I just got mine and cannot seem to enable that from SmartPSS or the web interface. Note: I am very much a beginner. I know that's not a shocker.
"Pan: 0°–360°
Tilt: 0°–78°
Rotation: 0°–360° "
bigredfish
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No thats not a PTZ camera.
You can manually adjust the pan/tilt and it has motorized zoom to use to set the exact FOV you want, but its not a PTZ
You can manually adjust the pan/tilt and it has motorized zoom to use to set the exact FOV you want, but its not a PTZ
sebastiantombs
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Can I get away further derailing the thread with a favorite joke?
Ground control: Cleared to taxi to the terminal. Bear left, disabled aircraft on the right.
Anal pilot: We have the disabled aircraft, still looking for the bear.
This model we will have a black version at early Oct.
Yes, the black one will have black PFA130-E, this kind of black color cams we will sell in North America Only. Will release it at the end of this month if no delay.
Hey Guys,
I had 1x IPC-T5442TM-AS 3.6mm used in a test ring for my new house. I need to buy other 2 cameras for finish my setup.
Except for the varifocal feature does this camera have anything different? the video quality is the same?
Thanks.
I had 1x IPC-T5442TM-AS 3.6mm used in a test ring for my new house. I need to buy other 2 cameras for finish my setup.
Except for the varifocal feature does this camera have anything different? the video quality is the same?
Thanks.
bigredfish
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The fixed lens versions are slightly better at picking up light than the VF models. (This is true of most cameras AFAIK)
See my post comparing the two on my original review of the 5442 back in Sept 2019
Review: Dahua HFW5442T-ASE 4MP Starlight+
See my post comparing the two on my original review of the 5442 back in Sept 2019
Review: Dahua HFW5442T-ASE 4MP Starlight+
veri focal have their own advantages.
but always, fixed lens = less optics = more light = better image for the same sensor.
Ruri Hoshino
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Ok this may be a stupid question but.. the pictures show the SD card slot (with the 2 screw plate) on the eyeball facing up... is that slot sufficiently water-resistant? I'm concerned about it remaining secure through bad weather.
Not a stupid question and I've wondered the same thing. If I were designing the camera I would have considered it a no-brainer to place the cover on the bottom.
@David L@David L - 10 feet for LPR is fine. Mine is on my 2nd story and my house sits above the street, so it is probably more like 3rd story height difference from cam to street. I have a worse angle than yours going out 165 feet and still get plates.
You will probably need this cam to get plates at your distance IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E. The big keys are shutter speed 1/2,000 and zoom in tight enough that all you really see is the car. This camera is for LPR only and not overview duty. That is the biggest mistake people make - trying to make it do both. At night the image will be completely black except for when a car comes by and all you will see is the head/tail light and license plate.
This following subforum has a ton of information for setting up LPR:
A bit late to this thread but saw the reference to the IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E. I have the IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E (pretty much the same cam) and I'm using it as an LPR camera. It's mounted nearly straight on, 9ft high and 85ft from the target area. I use the full 12x zoom to get my plate captures. At this distance I think I am covering a road width about 1.5 lanes wide or so. I'm on a narrow side road (I get about 90% of the road width) so it's matches perfect for my needs.
bigredfish
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That’s a perfect location! most have some kind of angle to deal with and/or too much distance for the onboard IR. I’m guessing you get 95% + good plate captures.
it’s possible to get good nighttime captures (daytime is much easier) with 150+ ft and 30+ degree angles with the Z12, but I’m willing to bet most are hit and miss if they’re being honest.
it’s possible to get good nighttime captures (daytime is much easier) with 150+ ft and 30+ degree angles with the Z12, but I’m willing to bet most are hit and miss if they’re being honest.