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Hi All,
This firmware has been released , we put together the latest new baseline with the latest smart IR firmware together. In 2020 we start to do models with our own model No. with Dahua North America team, this can help us get a better firmware and fast working out on the bugs that found, and better warranty service from us directly.
Models List
IPC-T5442T-ZE
IPC-T5442TM-AS, new stocks will support ePOE.
IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED
IPC-T5241TM-AS
IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE
IPC-B5442T-ASE
IPC-T5241H-AS-PV
IPC-B5442E-ZE
IPC-B5442E-Z4E
IPC-B5442E-ZE
IPC-D5442E-ZE
IPC-D5442E-Z4E
IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E New firmware add this function (manual focus), can help a lot when camera lose focus when we use this camera as LPR. There has a good explaination below.
IPC-HFW5241E-ZE
IPC-HFW5241E-Z5E
IPC-HDPW5442GP-Z
IPC-HFW5241T-AS-PV
IPC-HFW5541TP-AS-PV
IPC-HDW5541HP-AS-PV
Here are the reviews from @Wildcat_1
SMD & SmartIR Findings:
SMD
SmartIR
Other Notes:
Summary
The 10-19 FW represents the best release so far in my testing. That is not to say its perfect by any means and the SmartIR issue needs to be fixed in the next release for sure. However, the work that has been completed on the SMD algorithm's here represent a huge difference (positive) over previous releases and the camera also is slightly more snappy, responsive when triggering IVS rules in this version as well.
Lastly, one of the other HUGE benefits that I don't want people to lose sight of here is the addition of manual focus to the 5241-Z12 (also runs VOLT chipset) as part of this FW release that I mentioned HERE (check it out). This is something people have been asking for since the 5231 soft focus issues and really is a game changer. I've tested this and it works really well. Being able to tie to profile is also a bonus.
So while this FW is not perfect yet for the 5442, it has come a long way, brought unexpected benefits (looking at you 5241) and I believe with more work by Dahua on SmartIR specifically, that the next version could be spot on
Testing video can refer to this link
ipcamtalk.com
This firmware has been released , we put together the latest new baseline with the latest smart IR firmware together. In 2020 we start to do models with our own model No. with Dahua North America team, this can help us get a better firmware and fast working out on the bugs that found, and better warranty service from us directly.
Models List
IPC-T5442T-ZE
IPC-T5442TM-AS, new stocks will support ePOE.
IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED
IPC-T5241TM-AS
IPC-HDW5541TM-ASE
IPC-B5442T-ASE
IPC-T5241H-AS-PV
IPC-B5442E-ZE
IPC-B5442E-Z4E
IPC-B5442E-ZE
IPC-D5442E-ZE
IPC-D5442E-Z4E
IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E New firmware add this function (manual focus), can help a lot when camera lose focus when we use this camera as LPR. There has a good explaination below.
IPC-HFW5241E-ZE
IPC-HFW5241E-Z5E
IPC-HDPW5442GP-Z
IPC-HFW5241T-AS-PV
IPC-HFW5541TP-AS-PV
IPC-HDW5541HP-AS-PV
Here are the reviews from @Wildcat_1
SMD & SmartIR Findings:
SMD
- SMD is rock solid in my testing, best implementation of this yet and looks like Dahua did adjust code according to feedback provided which has led to a huge improvement. As stated in my video (this video focused on SmartIR) I’ve had dogs, cats, raccoons, deers all be ignored and only People & Vehicles captured correctly.
- As I also mention in my video, if you are still seeing issues with SMD then definitely check out your configuration and also please re-read my statement I shared before about how sensitivity has been programmed by Dahua for SMD. Specifically REMEMBER: SMD at Low Sensitivity actually instead operates as Low Threshold which is very different. Therefore if SMD is not identifying enough targets then choose LOW, if its picking up too many targets (incorrect targets) then MED or HIGH
SmartIR
- SmartIR still needs work. There are improvements over 9/3 FW but still more needs to be done. Specifically NEAR IR is the issue and needs to be reduced further as FAR IR adjusts perfectly. Take a look as I walk up to camera in the video and you will see that in almost all cases FAR IR is about spot on, NEAR however never adjusts anywhere as close to the same amount especially when the target is center of cam but at an angle. I’ve fed this back to Dahua & Andy, pointed to code and will also link them to the video
Other Notes:
- Quicker IR response seen on screen and adjustments in code within this version
- When scene has additional light (background for example) the camera does a better job of balancing visible to IR within the scene. Checkout 5m mark and you will see that the floods (2x250w) in the background get kicked down (camera adjustment) as IR attempts to balance foreground subject against huge background brightness and does it well
- In IR only mode, fixed exposure, specifically 1/60 has received the most tweaks but only by a small amount over others such as 1/100 and 1/120
- When you add a front only light (1x 60w bulb in this case) the fixed exposure of 1/100 or exposure range of 1/60 to 1/100 shows ‘slightly’ better IR response (speed) from previous FW
- 1/60 to 1/20 exposure range has also improved when foreground / visible light on target is applied but again just marginally
Summary
The 10-19 FW represents the best release so far in my testing. That is not to say its perfect by any means and the SmartIR issue needs to be fixed in the next release for sure. However, the work that has been completed on the SMD algorithm's here represent a huge difference (positive) over previous releases and the camera also is slightly more snappy, responsive when triggering IVS rules in this version as well.
Lastly, one of the other HUGE benefits that I don't want people to lose sight of here is the addition of manual focus to the 5241-Z12 (also runs VOLT chipset) as part of this FW release that I mentioned HERE (check it out). This is something people have been asking for since the 5231 soft focus issues and really is a game changer. I've tested this and it works really well. Being able to tie to profile is also a bonus.
So while this FW is not perfect yet for the 5442, it has come a long way, brought unexpected benefits (looking at you 5241) and I believe with more work by Dahua on SmartIR specifically, that the next version could be spot on
Testing video can refer to this link
IPC-T5442T-ZE IPC-T5442TM-AS latest new firmware IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.800.0000000.20.R.200903
Ok, hold the phone, this is an interesting addition in 10-19 (latest test version) ! As most here know, the VOLT chipset is shared not only with the 5442 but also the 5241. Well I upgraded a 5241-Z12 today for testing and guess what popped up under Camera, Conditions menu...........FOCUS & ZOOM...
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. Kudos to Dahua and Andy.
