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Learning from IPC-T54IR-ZE purchase mistake
If you do not own a PTZ, just get one, you will never look back. A 2mp lowlight will do just fine for starters :thumb: -
Learning from IPC-T54IR-ZE purchase mistake
Pairing up cameras can be useful, you would certainly be pleased with the 4MP S3. Similarly one of the 4K variants might also be worth a try depending on your requirements, this might not be an option if you prefer IR to white LED's at night. Since purchasing the 4K-T cameras recently I am... -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :thumb: -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
I did think that myself, at a guess I would have said 20-25 feet, it looked high. As above I tend to go 8-9 feet, in my mind I think these are less likely to get hit with a hammer or paint ball device :wow: :lol: Normally you can never have enough damn cameras, overview, then tigher angle on... -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
Have you tried applying some frosted/etched glass window film to diffuse the beam, might well diffuse it too much but I use this on camera IR with good results, I have a post somewhere with a sample, will dig it out. See image below. Available on Amazon/eBay etc. Might need to experiment by... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Got to love the 4K series, maybe not on this thread but could you possibly post an image of that 4K-X in daylight with rough distance listed :thumb: -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
Sorry, I can see that looks fine on the normal image output. It is a very large overview, light will always be required for that, suspect you will need some very beefy IR to cover properly. Similarly with floodlight you would be looking 6000-10000+ lumens, unless you slow the shutter speed down... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
I bought mine, stupidly assuming the sensor would be identical to the S3 or better but with addition of white LED's. Well, assume makes and ass out of you and me, as it turns out. For @Tinman (that cat comment did make me laugh!) I am pretty sure with that much light the 54Pro should be working... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Join the queue :( -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
The daytime is pretty good so long as the light is bright enough, if it isn't, forget it, the S3 wins hands down. Similar in B&W, it isn't close to the S3 yet. Night requires a lot of work still, in both B&W and colour. -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
Can't quite see what is going on with the daytime image onn the S3, looks kind of grainy?!? The night image looks about what I would expect with no additional IR. The B54 bullet variant has more powerful IR illuminators on board, it would be more suited for this location. But, you can add either... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Interesting, I like the 54Pro better in this case! -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Putting together a list of bugs/things that need resolving on the 54Pro ZE model using latest 1127 firmware, for my own reference and maybe others can add to, or expand on: ● Reduced quality output in B&W at night. ● Poor quality output in colour at night (smearing, artifacts, ghosting on... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
I will experiment with this for you later, also echo the NR to zero comments. Once I've pushed the gain and NR, shall see how things work out. Previously I have kept gain below 60 at night and NR below 20, daytime I have NR 'off' :) -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Ah well, at least maybe you will be holding off for a while now :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :clap: -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Well both myself and others appreciate the acknowledgement, no doubt between us there have been a few hundred hours logged on these 54Pro's, pretty sure I must have 10-12 hours at least, most likely more. I suspect we just about turned onto the road, possibly into second gear. I guess... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
I would wait before jumping to any conclusions just yet, it is my opinon that significant firmware revisions or more likely hardware upgrades (54Pro V2 or similar) will be required before these cameras are performing where they should, particularly at night. Just my opinion of course, I have... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Just an update, I tried the Dahua firmware, failed regardless of which way around sadly, so for now, guess I stick with current new, or drop back to previous depending. Is anyone else seeing a darker image on sub stream below 1080p with the very latest firmware? mainstream is normal, just sub... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Deep breath, I'm going to try the 4.R Dahua release on one of mine then. I tried to install the 4.R from Dahua and it failed, restarted camera, I normally install the firmware.bin first then the DH_IPC bin second, any tips for this...? -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Thank you kindly for that confirmation, I do appreciate it :thumb: -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
It would be appreciated if someone with experience could confirm that moving between Dahua and Andy's firmware is a seamless process without issues. And of course vice versa. I would like to try the most recent Dahua release with the ability to move back to Andy's version(s). -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
I would like to produce a similar comparison to the one above in low light, which I will attempt as and when the new firmware becomes available. Such tests take time and suitable vehicles are not always presenting themselves early or late in the day. For fairness I would also like to capture a... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Someone message me a link to Andy's new firmware, I'm pretty sure I've earned it :thumb: Like many other who have been testing, I have hours and hours into the previous firmware, would've been kind of appreciated to get the latest for testing, never mind the fact I have 3x ZE models... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Did I get banned from testing new firmware? :wow: email me a link please @EMPIRETECANDY- I got three of these things waiting patiently... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
That is a relief, I was thinking this was just a minor update, will save me downloading a wav file for the festive season :clap::thumb::rofl: I guess at least the current firmware already has the ghost of Christmas past nailed :wow: -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Awaiting feedback, fingers crossed. Having woken up, I assume the Dahua version listed above is nothing special since other tested it on release? this is over 2 weeks old now. Unless time has passed quickly as usual and I totally missed this release :) ! -
IPC-HFW5431EP-Z5 - Condensation circle inside lens
Ah, OK, well maybe just try bringing it indoors, open it up and let it dry for a few days at least, then re-assemble and possibly try sealing all case joints with silicone or similar. Might be worth checking the rubber gaskets if visible, I have known these get crushed or misaligned from... -
IPC-HFW5431EP-Z5 - Condensation circle inside lens
Wouldn't worry about that mailbox, so long as you get enought frames it will soon grab the plate. Worst case just chop it off :lol: -
IPC-HFW5431EP-Z5 - Condensation circle inside lens
I have been here with a similar bullet, it got sun for most of the day, I dried it out for days indoors, added extra silica gel, sealed the outsides with silicon, you name it, I did it! Even tried the drying process and sealing up again in both cold and warm conditions, no luck, in the end it... -
IPC-HFW5431EP-Z5 - Condensation circle inside lens
If that is a new camera or in warranty, just return it for replacement. I chased a similar issue on an out of warranty unit once, tried sealing it every which way and problem persisted! not worth it in my opinion.