Just pulled the trigger on this cam in 3.6mm. Ordered one to test out at the front door. Wish it had a 6mm version.
Mini-Review EmpireTech IPC-Color4M-T
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it blocks / overwrite many image settings in camera...
and extends exposure time (check fast movement with AFSA)..
bigredfish
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It doesnt seem to in B&W /IR mode.
Yes in color mode it’s a mess and likely does exactly what you mention .
I like that in AUTO mode it seems to disengage when the camera white LEDs come in and it switches to color.
It may depend on your other illumination settings
@bigredfish Did you have to run the NR real low for night? I had to in order to get rid of ghosting even with the gain set low.
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The videos shown are running NR at 43 with Exposure 0-5 or 0-5.5
As mentioned, the more I look at it, the 5442 provided a cleaner, better image. But this one picks up light much better.
There is more sensor noise than the 5442.
If color isnt a requirement, I'd stick with the 5442
IF you can get enough external light to run the 5442 in color, I would again choose the 5442
The big difference besides the noise is that ability to control the white/IR lights with very fast transition from an IVS rule.
And of course the carnival lights and siren if thats needed, and Two way talk (which Im having a problem with so far)
As mentioned, the more I look at it, the 5442 provided a cleaner, better image. But this one picks up light much better.
There is more sensor noise than the 5442.
If color isnt a requirement, I'd stick with the 5442
IF you can get enough external light to run the 5442 in color, I would again choose the 5442
The big difference besides the noise is that ability to control the white/IR lights with very fast transition from an IVS rule.
And of course the carnival lights and siren if thats needed, and Two way talk (which Im having a problem with so far)
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Argh! I wish you stated this yesterday. I bought one and it has shipped. Oh well, I am sure it will work out fine anyways.
bigredfish
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They're different. I didnt say bad.
Its a trade off, light sensitivity for noise, and a few other helpful features on the illumination choices.
But i think if you look at the videos, and I'll do another tonight, you'll be happy
Its a trade off, light sensitivity for noise, and a few other helpful features on the illumination choices.
But i think if you look at the videos, and I'll do another tonight, you'll be happy
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Good. I have also just connected my IPC-HFW5442H-Z4HE. I'm also really impressed by the 8-32mm zoom.
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Ok another clip. Minor adjustments. I took Gamma down a bit and brightness, not as washed out. And I increased NR to 47
There is if you look closely still some noise that hopefully can be limited more with FW update.
Im happy with little to no motion blur however.
Honestly though I'm going to go back to the settings I had yesterday. Its nitpicking, but thats what we do!
It is very sensitive to Gamma, Gain, sharpness. I think it wants to be much brighter than I prefer and I'm fighting trying to tone it down a bit
Also @steve1225 was right (again) about the ASFA in that it does play with exposure. Even though its stays set, it does override it. Good news is it seems to not effect color with the white LED's on very much. More noticeable in B&W. May just be my scene though and no downside, it does a good job of it.
View attachment 192.168.1.110_ch12_20250322221210_20250322221312.mp4
Last nights settings. Full screen is the only way to see any difference and its slight
View attachment AFSA-ON-FloodOFF-192.168.1.110_ch3_20250321205508_20250321205535.mp4
There is if you look closely still some noise that hopefully can be limited more with FW update.
Im happy with little to no motion blur however.
Honestly though I'm going to go back to the settings I had yesterday. Its nitpicking, but thats what we do!
It is very sensitive to Gamma, Gain, sharpness. I think it wants to be much brighter than I prefer and I'm fighting trying to tone it down a bit
Also @steve1225 was right (again) about the ASFA in that it does play with exposure. Even though its stays set, it does override it. Good news is it seems to not effect color with the white LED's on very much. More noticeable in B&W. May just be my scene though and no downside, it does a good job of it.
View attachment 192.168.1.110_ch12_20250322221210_20250322221312.mp4
Last nights settings. Full screen is the only way to see any difference and its slight
View attachment AFSA-ON-FloodOFF-192.168.1.110_ch3_20250321205508_20250321205535.mp4
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I think that is the best one yet. The word Toyota also looks more crisp, similar to the 5442 it replaced.
Any chance that pizza girl from your old place could be the next model
Any chance that pizza girl from your old place could be the next model
bigredfish
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I'm focused on the sensor noise. You may be right, my eyes (which arent good) are worn out tonight
Blast from the past for those that missed the Pizza girl
Blast from the past for those that missed the Pizza girl
I miss that Pizza girl so much too. 
When i see the Pizza man on the video, i am thinking the pizza girl. lol
The IPC-Color4M-T 3.6mm stock use up right now, the stocks still on the way to US, i think the 3.6mm order will be processed on early April.
2.8mm have some left.
When i see the Pizza man on the video, i am thinking the pizza girl. lolThe IPC-Color4M-T 3.6mm stock use up right now, the stocks still on the way to US, i think the 3.6mm order will be processed on early April.
2.8mm have some left.
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