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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    You may have to live with that to get more detail and objects of interest not overexposed. For example check what fair skinned people's faces are like with the camera's light shining on them. Sometimes they can end up over exposed- that's primarily why I had to start using HLC (/WDR with the PTZ.)
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    With my Colorvu's I was using HLC, which then had an adjustable level for it. On my G2 Colorvu's the HLC adjustment does have a distinct step in the operation and isn't linear over the scale. Once you reach that step (around 40% IIRC) there's a big difference for number plates and the like. The...
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    HLC (or WDR, if the HLC level isn't adjustable- like on my PTZ) will help control the over exposure on the pole- which is why the holes can't be seen with the lights on. It also helps makes vehicle number plates legible when they are totally overexposed and appear as a white blob at night.
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    Is that the right link? It's all about setting up the white light for Colorvu cameras- nothing specifically for PTZ cameras.
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    That's right, I forgot you had a Dahua previously. I was thinking you knew the Hikvisions. I ended up with a DS-2DE4A425IWG-E, my first PTZ so a steep learning curve. There wasn't a manual in the box- but I just found one online... So, 111 pages of light reading for tomorrow. :rolleyes:
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    :rofl: That's great to hear- in Australia you're likely to have your neighbours complain about invasion of their privacy. Then try to get it removed by complaining to the authorities. A PTZ question - is there a guide anywhere on what each of the tracking settings do on the Hikvision PTZ...
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    Hikvision iDS-2CD7A46G0/P-IZHS(Y) ANPR

    I noticed that camera you're looking at says it's got the older DarkFighter technology- have you looked into the Hikvision Ultra series cameras? The versions with DarkFighter 2.0 tech may suit both your purposes. There are some Youtube videos explaining how it works, but I've got no idea if it's...
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    DS-2DE4A425IW-DE vs DS-2DE4A425IWG-E ?

    Reviving an old thread. I just ordered the DS-2DE4A425IWG-E and they now also list a third similar model, the DS-2DE4A425IWG1-E . Some of the lens specs are different with a slightly different FOV at the lower and higher end of the zoom for the WG1-E so a different lens is used?But they also...
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    Were the factory seals intact on the box?
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    So they're claiming the lens is f1.2 over it's full magnification range? Most spec sheets give the aperture opening range for the lens full magnification range- but they've only listed it as "Maximum f1.2" for that model. It will be interesting to see what you find in real world testing.
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    Okay, thanks. I'd like that camera, but the size probably makes it a bit to conspicuous. It's very abnormal for people in Australia to have cameras like that on their houses- the neighbours will think I'm dealing or something! Do you have a Hikvision NVR also (from memory)? If you have (and...
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    Looking to Replace my PTZ camera with a newer model

    Hi Parley, I've been thinking about getting a PTZ - who did you buy it through? Any reason for switching to Hikvision and not going with Dahua again?
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Confusion set in there- it doesn't. I can still have Scheduled Switch on. Thanks for your help.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Well the UI has certainly changed, but no, there's no gain setting under Exposure. I tried all six of the options: Basic, Front Light, Back Light, Low Illumination, Custom 1 and Custom 2. The firmware is Firmware_V5.7.19_241207...
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Okay, I went off to check and it wasn't there - I only had "Iris", " Anti Banding" and the actual exposure. I missed your post @wittaj and have started updating the firmware on one of them. That would be in "Low Illumination" mode IIRC? I'll go back and check now as the update will be done.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Thanks, I'll have to have another look. I may need to update the firmware.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    What gain setting are you adjusting? I've got 2 x 2387G2-LU and haven't come across the gain that controls the amplification of the light picked up by the sensor. They seem to use the same firmware for both. I don't have many street lights in my area (one- on the opposite side of the road and...
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    Hitting cameras web pages with a laptop in an NVR with POE

    A question - do you use the HDMI output? The new software seems to cut the audio off when the system auto locks users out. I can't find a way to get the audio to work in that situation- which is annoying. My old 7608NI-I2 used to keep the audio going all the time.
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    Has anyone purchased off SS-Inter ? (Ebay Australia.)

    More info - the NVR firmware upgraded fine, using firmware from www.hikvision.com website. That's a big improvement over my last NVR purchased from an Australian Hikvision retailer's store- that was region locked to only using firmware from Hikvision Australia. Using overseas firmware would...
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    Hikvision NVR 5.0 software - enabling sound on Live View when locked?

    With the new NVR 5.0 software, has anyone worked out how to enable sound on Live View when the NVR has locked itself? My old NVR had the sound on, but this new version mutes the sound as soon as the NVR locks. Edit: this in on the HDMI output. (Hikvision NVR firmware updates = 1 step forward...
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    Hitting cameras web pages with a laptop in an NVR with POE

    So there is nowhere to turn it on in the NVR? I've been searching for ages and thought they must have renamed it!
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    Has anyone purchased off SS-Inter ? (Ebay Australia.)

    Just in case anyone else ever searches- the transaction went well. The NVR was sent from NSW (not China) and arrived in about 3 business days. The only potential issue- it was sent in the original box wrapped in black plastic. Along the way, the box suffered some damage (thanks Australia...
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    DS-2DF9C453LXG-LW 4 MP 53X PTZ Dual-sensor, 1/1.2" progressive scan CMOS

    Impressive, but I just found the price online! :wow:
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    Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision

    That's a bit odd, what is stopping you running more and what bitrate have you set them up to? I've got four running on my old DS-7608NI-I2/8P, the problem being the 10Mbps max on each channel limits the image quality. (I don't know if it will run more than four, as that's all I have.)
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    Has anyone purchased off SS-Inter ? (Ebay Australia.)

    I've gone ahead and purchased the NVR off them. They've been very good responding to questions and gave me a discount. All up the price is on par with the prices on AliExpress - once freight and 10% GST is added on.
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    Has anyone purchased off SS-Inter ? (Ebay Australia.)

    I guess the title says it all - there's a seller on Ebay Australia called SS-Inter and they sell security cameras/ NVR's etc. I was wondering if anyone has purchased off them? I'm looking at a Hikvision NVR and their prices are good- but not the cheapest. The cheaper options all have negative...
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    Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision

    Yes, I've been looking at the DS-7616NI-M2/16P https://assets.hikvision.com/prd/public/all/doc/m000060966/Datasheet-of-DS-7616NI-M2_16P_V4.63.010_20230805.pdf . So a different model again.
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    Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision

    I'm looking for a NVR upgrade too. One of the parameters I'm looking for is increasing the incoming bandwidth- so the NVR can handle higher MP cameras better. The I2 has a incoming bandwidth of 160Mbps whereas the M4 has 256Mbps. (So that's 10Mbps vs 16Mbps per camera.) I'm not sure if that is...
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    Upgraded Camera Firmware in NVR and now locked out of Cameras

    I've sometimes found adding them as "Plug and Play" will get them connected, and then I manually do it with the password after they've connected using the "Plug and Play" option.
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    What brand HDD for Hikvision NVR DS-7608NI-I2/8P ?

    I ended up going with a 10TB WD Purple Pro (7200RPM and 5 year warranty.) It's working again and inaudible, so not a noisy drive. I changed the fitting position as the original HD (WD Purple 3TB) is still working and it was on the side opposite the power supply. So I don't know if the...
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