Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Aha, UK guys contact me VIA pm to buy. Always have discount.

 

[reeves1985]

Aha, UK guys contact me VIA pm to buy. Always have discount.

Considering a 4mp ststlight+ to try out,
Just not decided which yet

 

[MakeItRain]

Do I miss out because I'm in the UK

America first!

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

@EMPIRETECANDY
These 5442 cameras were previously listed on Amazon for $175.59 but had a promo discount of $8.78.
If they go on promo again, I want to pick up a few more. Any plans?

The discount starting now i think, please check and let me know if OK.

 

[watts]

I apologize if this is a dumb question. I'm new to purchasing Dahua cameras from Empiretecandy. In terms of the firmware, can the firmware be downloaded and installed from the Dahua website, or does Empiretecandy keep a separate place with firmware updates?

 

[fenderman]

I apologize if this is a dumb question. I'm new to purchasing Dahua cameras from Empiretecandy. In terms of the firmware, can the firmware be downloaded and installed from the Dahua website, or does Empiretecandy keep a separate place with firmware updates?

You can download from dahua, but andy generally has newer versions available that are not yet on the dahua website.

 

[looney2ns]

I apologize if this is a dumb question. I'm new to purchasing Dahua cameras from Empiretecandy. In terms of the firmware, can the firmware be downloaded and installed from the Dahua website, or does Empiretecandy keep a separate place with firmware updates?

Cameras purchased from Andy will generally have the latest already on them when received. Unless you have an issue with a cam, it's best to: If its not broke, don't fix it.

 

[watts]

Cameras purchased from Andy will generally have the latest already on them when received. Unless you have an issue with a cam, it's best to: If its not broke, don't fix it.

Thanks @looney2ns. My main concern was having the ability to upgrade to SmartIR when the firmware update is released. After that, I definitely would not upgrade the firmware again.

 

[redfive]

@watts
Actually, here you can already find a new firmware for this camera, which seems helping with the SmartIR.
Cheers,
Jonatha

 

[Pongobongo]

Hi, prob a dumb question but sure I'm a beginner at its my first post.

Is this pan tilt and zone on this camera motorised? Can it be controlled after its installed?

Regards

 

[Dseg42]

Hi, prob a dumb question but sure I'm a beginner at its my first post.

Is this pan tilt and zone on this camera motorised? Can it be controlled after its installed?

Regards

It is a fixed position.

 

[looney2ns]

Hi, prob a dumb question but sure I'm a beginner at its my first post.

Is this pan tilt and zone on this camera motorised? Can it be controlled after its installed?

Regards

Might want to read the first page.

 

[Pongobongo]

The

Might want to read the first page.

Thanks, I might need to do a bit of reading up to understand everything.

 

[Pongobongo]

Might want to read the first page.

It is a fixed position.

Thank you for the fast reply.

 

[looney2ns]

The

Thanks, I might need to do a bit of reading up to understand everything.

Start here Cliff notes.

 

[Pongobongo]

Start here Cliff notes.

Perfect thank you

 

[IAmATeaf]

So with the latest firmware is it better than the good old trusty 5231?

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

So with the latest firmware is it better than the good old trusty 5231?

hard to say, IPC-HDW5231R-ZE has motorized lens, the 4MP new one not. Will be a little hard for selection the lens. Daytime, surely 4mp is better.

 

[Eastwood]

hard to say, IPC-HDW5231R-ZE has motorized lens, the 4MP new one not. Will be a little hard for selection the lens. Daytime, surely 4mp is better.

But nighttime it's worse?

 

[Chicken]

I have not used the older model as I recently switched over from some older Axis cameras. I was amazed at the new ones with how good day and night quality was. They stay in color with only a little white light on where my old cameras struggled with B&W.