All ya need: Review-Dahua IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E AI Varifocal Bullet | IP Cam TalkHaha, yep. Wait till you see the prices on the LPRs haha.
Buy once, cry once.
All ya need: Review-Dahua IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E AI Varifocal Bullet | IP Cam TalkHaha, yep. Wait till you see the prices on the LPRs haha.
I always wondered if the prosecutor agreed with the police stance on something such as this.In my neck of the woods I was told I would need two clear pictures before the police would be able to do anything: one of the license plate and another one that shows the driver. This was in regards to people driving across a community greenway next to my house because it's a shorter route out of the neighborhood. If you're really serious about using a camera to catch the folks throwing trash, I'd def. try to understand if the police will assist (and if so, what they need) before investing much money in a camera for that.
IMO, the only thing special about most of the popular camera models used for LPR here is that they often have lenses with higher optical zoom. That makes them good for ID'ing anything that's further from the camera, not just license plates. For example, if you have a camera hanging under the soffit of your house and want to try to ID someone walking on the public sidewalk that's 50ft in front of your house, you're going to need a camera with a higher optical zoom.
I knew you were going to say that So can I hope for tall thieves?No higher than 8ft, lower is better.
I'm just now building my system, and I've read the Wiki, the Cliff Notes multiple times, and this whole thread at least twice. Based on that and the multiple camera review threads, I purchased four of the 5442 turrets as the best bang for the buck camera and will purchase more when the varifocal turrets are available.
Thank you, will be adding to my list of wants...I will check out your Thread...Did see the guy retrieve the tape rollAll ya need: Review-Dahua IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E AI Varifocal Bullet | IP Cam Talk
Buy once, cry once.
I vaguely remember @EMPIRETECANDY giving an update a week or two ago, probably in a different thread. Said something along the lines of will get some in 2-3 weeks or so. At that time I was thinking that meant late June early July.Is there any indication the varifocal 5442s will come anytime soon? If so that may factor into what I buy now....
Me too, I tried to search here and no go, now if I can only find which Thread. Oh, I think I remember, there is actually a Thread with the model # of the new 5442 Varifocal in the title. Now what was the model #?I vaguely remember @EMPIRETECANDY giving an update a week or two ago, probably in a different thread. Said something along the lines of will get some in 2-3 weeks or so. At that time I was thinking that meant late June early July.
Haha, wow I am losing it for some reason I was searching a T5442 model. Thank You...Hey @David L you were the one who found it the other day when we were trying to remember it in another thread!
The model number is IPC-HDW5442T-ZE
Here's the original thread that @bickford started a few weeks ago (thanks to David for helping us remember):
IPC-HDW5442T-ZE New cam from Dahua :)
https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/All-Products/Network-Cameras/WizMind-Series/5-Series/4MP/IPC-HDW5442T-ZE Varifocal :) BICK @EMPIRETECANDYipcamtalk.com
There you go, wow I got stuck in trying to find it in my personal account settings, you saved the day twice today Thank you again...The "Forums" tab at the top of the page has a pull-down with useful goodies in it:
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"Threads with your posts" was how I found your link because I remembered that you responded to one of my posts.
I received the cam yesterday, it will be a Saturday install, I bought a pf130-a mounting box for it, the box for the 5442 turret is different, it is coming today, 1 day shipping from amazon.I hope you clicked fast shipping to get the review on here quicker
Look forward to some clips
I got mine yesterday evening too, THANK YOU (ANDY) @EMPIRETECANDY, bought the PFA130-E mount, may or may not use it, depending on placement. My small issue is the CAM did not come with a power supply, I planned to use a POE Injector at my switch which does not have POE ports. I got an Injector cable but need to order a Power Supply. Just don't know if I need a 1 amp or 2 (12 volt P/S). Looks like the Specs show 2 Amp but on Dahua's site they sell a 1 amp (DH-PFM321D-US) Found this 2 amp version. Oh I see they do have a 2 amp 320 model. I AM CONFUSEDI received the cam yesterday, it will be a Saturday install, I bought a pf130-a mounting box for it, the box for the 5442 turret is different, it is coming today, 1 day shipping from amazon.
Thank you, I was thinking the same, if I get a 2 amp, the CAM will pull what it needs, better to have enough available. But wondering why the older model is 2 and newer model is 1 amp.The camera will draw as many amps as it needs so getting a 2amp model won't hurt. You just have to make sure the voltage is correct.
Would be better to swap out the switch for a PoE model and call it day.