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  2. Posted

    I have one of these deployed today which I bought on AliExpress a year or 2 ago. Works well, no issues and like the form factor. Would like built in audio (microphone) but I don't see that often in this form factor.

     

    Since there are so many options and they are always changing, I thought i'd ask the group if there are any new models (dahua, hikvision) that are similar in size but much better function? Price range under $200 I suppose.

     

    thanks!

     

    this is the camera:

     

    https://tinyurl.com/zjbuu27

  6. Posted

    I tried setting to night only on the Dahua camera itself (my NVR doesn't control the camera itself) and the IR lights still flash all night long regardless of settings on the camera.

     

    I think in addition the IR filter may be flashing as well, I need to get close to listen for the click. Either way it's not working well at night. Changing exposure to a longer amount of time seems to limit the frequency of flashing.

     

    Oh well, I might take it appart and mess with it or i may just order something new and repurpose it to a daytime only location. The HIK stuff is so cheap its not worth messing with an old camera for too long.

  8. Posted

    I have a Dahua IPC-HFW3300C that has been malfunctioning at night and wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue or come up with a solution.

     

    At night, the IR emitters flash on and off. Not sure if this is an issue with the light detecting sensor or the IR lights themselves, but it would be nice to not have a flashing picture at night. Daytime use works fine.

     

    Before I break open the camera body and poke around, wanted to see if there is an easy solution. If I could just have the IR on all the time that would be fine.

     

    Running 2.420.0000.0.R, build : 2014-04-14 firmware and I don't see any settings that might apply.

     

    Thanks in advance!

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    I'll second the using your phone idea. In fact I'm going to try using this scenerio:

     

    Blue Iris on my home server

    Setup the Iphone app to stream video (broadcast actually) to the server where it is recorded

    replay as needed

     

    There are a few issues - bandwidth being one (though LTE is great around here) and extra battery cycles by using it all the time. So maybe it's not a great idea.

  15. Posted

    I have several Dahua cameras that I'd like to update if possible, I have paged through many threads about firmware but haven't found newer versions than these. If anyone has info about newer firmware I'd love to know. NTSC

     

    1. IPC-HFW3300C

    2.100.0000.6.R, build : 2012-05-07

     

    2. IPC-HDB3200C

    2.103.0000.0.R, build : 2012-07-24

     

    3. IPC-HFW2100

    2.100.0000.8.R, build : 2012-05-23

     

    thanks much

  21. Posted

    That is a sweet looking bike. I bet it sounded amazing.

     

    The other bike that has my eye is the BMW S1000RR, if I were buying a bike new, that would likely be the one.

     

    It's hard to ignore how great a deal used bikes are and how easy it is to work on hondas (as are other bikes like the R1 I'd bet).

  22. Posted

    currently shopping around now actually. My first was a CBR600 that I bought used, and put 18,000 miles on in about 2 years. Loved it.

     

    Now I'm looking at a bunch of stuff, but will likely settle on a CBR1000RR with ABS if I can find one used.

     

    Ideally I'd have 2 or 3 bikes, but there isn't room in the garage...

  25. Posted

    Buellwinkle:

     

    I double checked my IPC-HFW3300C last night, and even in 24F weather it was using a max of about 5.5w.

     

    I mispoke earlier on the model number, but they should be similar.

     

    Dahua engineering did confirm that the 3300c uses more efficient LED's (though less bright) than the larger ones that are in the IPC-HDB3300. I don't one of those running in my home system so I can give a measurement.

     

    Your point about enterprise cisco switches running dahua cameras is an excellent one, I for one would love a $5k switch and $10k cameras but if you are using 5 to 10 dahua's then a zytel or linksys switch will do you well.

     

    I found excellent deals on ebay on used gear, so check there. Don't be afraid of switches w/out power supplies, you can buy a nice 150w 48VDC power supply for $35 or so. I have an extra one if anyone wants which Ill probably post shortly.

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