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  1. ThomasPI

    Dahua 180 degree cam PDBW8800/2

    On the roof you do won’t be getting clean facial ID, only the tops of heads.
  2. ThomasPI

    Suggestions for US Dahua Camera

    Very good choice and way to go.
  3. ThomasPI

    plz explain why similar spec cams price so differently?

    Depending on your goals and distances I’d look at Turrets too first.
  4. ThomasPI

    Dahua 4k Starlight with 1/2 sensor (CVI only for now)

    Following.
  5. ThomasPI

    Camera selection help...

    Thanks sure have, to best honest I get a better gauge looking at videos here and gathering info on distances etc such as I did on your 5231 post. It’d be sweet if Dahua comes out with a 4K line up with same versions as the 52XX cams, Starlight Bullet/Turret and Varifocal with same low light...
  6. ThomasPI

    New setup

    Then put the time in, no one will do it for you but you’ll get help with specifics with equipment.
  7. ThomasPI

    New setup

    That would be a “moot” point. Read read read. If you’re not willing to do so buy a system from a big box store and when you realize the mistake, then you’ll read.
  8. ThomasPI

    Andy’s cameras versus Chinese

    Keep reading, to me personally I'd happily spend more. However, I assure you he takes care of forum members and is a known commodity and solid resource and there's value in that.
  9. ThomasPI

    Andy’s cameras versus Chinese

    If you are spending that kind of coin and value the tremendous support you'll receive from Andy, why in God's name are you going to attempt to save a few bucks? With Andy, you KNOW what you're getting period. Do it once and do it right IMHO.
  10. ThomasPI

    Camera selection help...

    Thanks Big. I’ll have several lights in key areas.
  11. ThomasPI

    Camera selection help...

    Thanks you make a good point and we’re approaching $400K as it is and we own the land so $1K cams aren’t going to happen lol. Ok so if I focus on observing at 100’ plus and being able to identify at 60’ and under it may be more realistic. My boat is going on the right side of the house in a long...
  12. ThomasPI

    Camera selection help...

    Looking for some guidance from the brain trust for actual camera selection based upon our layout and known distances. This is a new construction, the known distances are identified in red. For example, from the cameras to the rear of the house to the road are 150' from the road. The rear cameras...
  13. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE

    From the point where you are taking the video with the camera to the end of your driveway, what is the approximate distance? Now that I have the mounting locations, I need to identify specific cameras based upon known distances and these are the kind of reviews that are absolutely perfect, WELL...
  14. ThomasPI

    Hikvision have Starlight equivalent?

    Glad I found this, I'd originally planned to go another route but I've got a tie to an installer who is going to wire our entire new house build for a very good price, install all Unifi APs and a ton of other work. He also can give me cost on the Hikvision cameras. My biggest thing is no domes...
  15. ThomasPI

    Location location location...

    Thanks, that's something I'd been contemplating and a very good point. Much appreciated!
  16. ThomasPI

    Location location location...

    Thanks, correct the rear is not visible from the street and we back up to woods, same on the left side of the property. The camera in the rear on the right will be pointing directly down that area which will be a large cement driveway for my boat so that camera will cover that window. Rear porch...
  17. ThomasPI

    Location location location...

    We are fairly close to starting our new house, it's been quite the process. None the less, I've got my thoughts together on camera placement. Thoughts ?
  18. ThomasPI

    First time I've ever seen snow falling!

    Late to the party but I’ve lived in FL for 25 years and have seen snow twice. This past Saturday was one of those occasions. Couldn’t believe it, roads closed, black ice and a lot of wrecks. !
  19. ThomasPI

    6 outdoor cameras... make my life easy (Los Angeles)

    We are an all Mac house, have been for years. However, also building a new house and planning our network. I’ll buy a dedicated machine strictly for BI and about 10 cameras and zero WiFi.
  20. ThomasPI

    Help with camera choices AND placement

    I've been "officially" a member here for a short while and learned what little I know by reading, reading and then I did more reading. Got a few pointers and then read more. We're starting to build a new house here before long and I plan to READ a whole lot more yet. And oh, you'll get the BEST...
  21. ThomasPI

    Front door ID camera IPC-HDBW4231F?

    Clean install, I'm back and forth between this cam and the 5231RZ for front/read door cameras.
  22. ThomasPI

    Network closets: Your pics and....

    Thanks points noted for sure some of which I didn’t consider !
  23. ThomasPI

    Network closets: Your pics and....

    Great input thank you big help !
  24. ThomasPI

    Network closets: Your pics and....

    Let's see your network closet setups.... We're close to starting to build our new house and the plan is to prewire for cameras while we build and do the install on cameras once we are in. House is 3 stories and we're going to have a cable chase that'll run from the ground floor right on up to...
  25. ThomasPI

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    Thanks very much, very impressive camera !
  26. ThomasPI

    Siding mount for turrets

    Clean, nice install. What mount did you use? Modify it at all, ant info I'd appreciate. Will be doing same thing.
  27. ThomasPI

    Next Version Starlight (3MP?) Expected Release Date?

    Good read, we are building a new house and starting close to end of the year or after the first of the year. We absolutely want Starlight cameras for night capability. Going to keep an eye open
  28. ThomasPI

    wifi not sticking %$#@!!!

    You have found the WEAK link, wifi. Wifi has it's good and bad, this is an example of the AWFUL BAD. There are some options, adding access points etc... but personally I would avoid wifi like the plague when it comes to home security. If you are unable to resolve your situation regarding signal...
  29. ThomasPI

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z12 5.3-64mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z12)

    We sure appreciate the updates Andy, any more reports on the Z12 out there?
  30. ThomasPI

    Raccoon Family Moving Day

    Good deal, trust me you don't want them in your attic. Extremely common problem.
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