Had the 59230, total DUD! IMO the ram was insufficient to use auto tracking. It would spin like a top and do the weird things you stated. Got the 49225XA and with a heap of help from @Wildcat1, it works very very well. Also bought the non auto tracking version from Andy and he hooked me up with the FW. Good ppl. Been extremely happy.It is not tracking well. Once in a while does what it suppose to, but many times, it zoom in on an object that is not even moving. Or goes past the object way to much.
The idle motion is getting "stuck" when triggered by a spotter cam and will not return to a preset. If you just move it to a preset or turn the cam and leave it then will work but not when called up.
The IVS tagging on the timeline is very inconsistent and will rarely tag when tripped. I think I am going to reset the camera and set it back up....
Are you able to have SMD and IVS both functioning at the same time ? My testing didn't allow for this.
Sorry Guys,
Been out of the country for a week and got left behind a little with the thread.
Did @jmcu & @Wildcat_1 manage to get the idle return preset working when triggerd by IVS on spotter cam?
If so which firmwares are confirmed.
My currect are NVR5216
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Incorrect - For me idle motion does NOT work if it is triggered by another cam.
It will work if you just move to a idle position but not if triggered by another cam to a preset.
That's with a FW update and full factory reset on the camera and NVR.
I have several PTZ's and the ones that get triggered to a preset position do not return to a preset with idle motion but only with Timed Task.
It has been this way for me with many different dahua PTZ's and ever since the NVR's allowed for triggering.
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DH-SD49225XA-HNR
System Version V2.800.1341000.0.R.P9.2520.UN.NR, Build Date: 2020-03-12
PTZ Version V2.401.0000000.45.RHNZ_190815_33003
NVR 5208-4ks2
System Version V4.001.0000000.3, Build Date: 2020-05-19
These were top notch starlight sensors when the camera was released. I dont think you understand the purpose of a ptz.Why do they gimp such expensive PTZ cameras with tiny sensors.
Why do they gimp such expensive PTZ cameras with tiny sensors.
Nothing wrong with this sensor and it’s a perfect pairing to optics on this cam as I mentioned in the review. This combined with the features a PTZ like this offers for under $370 is a powerhouse of performance and a remarkable unit for the price.
Ah I see. Seeing how this is an older thread, is it still the best bang for the buck PTZ to get right now ?
Also what happens if there are multiple targets to track. How would it know who to track. Can you set rules so it can prioritize? Is it possible for it to switch between targets automatically.
I assume PTZ is more of a toy or supplemental or requires a paid cctv operator etc to be effective. Not really something you can put in place of a fixed cam right?
I haven't had it lock onto the next target until it reverts back to preset. Is it possible for it to transition onto a second object once the first leaves "coverage" all before going back to preset?
That is the disadvantage to a PTZ - it could be facing the wrong way or track the wrong thing - people have had mailboxes and bushes tracked....a lot of things you can do in settings to try to minimize that, but it is always a possibility.
You are right at PTZ is more a toy or supplemental - it should never replace a fixed cam. But in the right situation and the right set up, it can be a great compliment.
I have fixed cameras to cover my areas and use the spotter technique to help assure the PTZ is looking where the motion is, so it is more of an additional coverage and a way to zoom in tighter to subjects. It is actually more of a benefit to my neighbors as it may track a subject to their property and be able to zoom in closer than the coverage of the fixed cams.
THIS is the kind of community knowledge that needs to be better documented. The community would benefit from a generalized WIKI article that covers placement scenarios, PTZ presets and tracking settings, as well as the how-to of creating strategic use of spotter cams integrated into a comprehensive system.
The cooler-thief video convinced me, and the tacking videos in post #1 of this thread sealed it. I ordered one of these last night, and will need to figure out a game-plan specific to my install scenario.