Review-I'll be the guinea pig for the new SD59225U-HNI PTZ.

[looney2ns]

In the Browser it's under "Camera -> Conditions", it's where you set WB, Exposure, Backlight, etc. I've only been able to get the plugins to work under Firefox and even then the plugin crashes. The only SmartPSS that I have gotten to work with my SD59225 is 1.14.

Sorry, that's the same set of adjustments I was referring to in SmartPss, that fails in SmartPSS for me. Selections remain greyed out.
But this same section works ok for me in IE, and Chrome with IE tab.

 

[looney2ns]

Do you know if this will fit in between the pfa151 corner mount and the camera ?

Yes that is it's intended useage. Mount the PFA120 to the corner bracket, then mount the camera arm to the PFA120.

 

[nbstl68]

I know the measurements but could you do a pic standing nexr to it or with your hand on the bottom of it to get a feel of the size next to a human?

 

[looney2ns]

Does this help?

 

[mmdb]

great looking cam... and lots of wires

 

[nayr]

its been a while since I seen a tape collection/archive, lol

 

[looney2ns]

Ha! Yeah, those are home movies that were recorded on a monster VHS camcorder, queued up to be converted to digital.

 

[nbstl68]

Does this help?

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Wow, that looks huge!

Thanks

 

[hmjgriffon]

Does this help?

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yeah I am curious as to what all of those other wires are.

 

[looney2ns]

yeah I am curious as to what all of those other wires are.

Microphone input, audio output, 2 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output, separate power & ground wire input if you don't use POE.

 

[looney2ns]

What is the best way to power a microphone at the camera location. I was hoping to use POE+ and a splitter, but apparently that method won't provide power to the camera too.

Do I need to run separate 12vdc power to the mic?

What am I missing?
Thanks.

 

[nayr]

either use an unpowered microphone, or power it with 24vac and break out normal PoE off the line and split it out to 12v.. this delima is why my black face ptz dont have a microphone wired up.

 

[JetG]

What would you suggest for a Unpowered microphone ?

I have yet to decide how to record audio, I have two of the SD59230U-HNI and two of the IPC-HFW5220E-Z. Just not sure the best way to hook up for audio and just now getting around to thinking about it. As in the next couple weeks plan to start my install as I have everything together now just need to find time to hook it all up..

 

[nayr]

most of the powered mics do work unpowered; just not as nearly as sensitive.. in audio config do you have a choice between line-in (pre-amp in mic) or mic (pre-amp in cam)? If so then it'll take either powered or unpowered mics.

 

[hmjgriffon]

I'd think it would need to be one of those spy mics with a dish lol or mount remote mics closer to the source of the sounds.

 

[belmont]

how are the IRs at night? they state up to 100 meters.. Really?
Still no success with ONVIF? This must be tested and working.
I have Hikvision NVR and even the crappy foscam PTZ works great with it using ONVIF.
Also if you are a little into Linux OS, I would recommend setup Zoneminder and try to connect your new PTZ via ONVIF.
Would be great to have a youtube testvideo as if all the specs are correct this could be a great PTZ.

 

[tangent]

Hopefully Mrs. Looney likes the camera more after it's installed

 

[looney2ns]

Hopefully Mrs. Looney likes the camera more after it's installed

My wife already loves it, she knows she will be the main one using it as a critter cam.

I'll get outside testing with video as soon as:
1. Life stops getting in the way.
2. Family illnesses subside.
3. Weather cooperates on a day that life or illness isn't getting in the way.
4. Holidays are behind us.

Sorry I'm not living up to @nayrs standards.

Trust me, I'm itching like crazy to get it installed and put into operation!

 

[tangent]

Take your time, do it right, and be safe. Happy new year.
If you have any questions more about things related to the install or running the cable don't hesitate to ask.

Now for a question from me... Do you guys use teflon tape or pipe dope on the threaded fittings for a camera like this?

 

[wantafastz28]

What post / mast do you plan on using to install?