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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    The gain setting is in the exposure menu for me, just under the shutter setting.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Yes, all of the streetlights round here were switched for LED a few years ago, helped massively.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    I also have a similar Dahua camera, the IPC-Color4K-T in 2.8mm, covering some of the same area but looking from a different direction. It is interesting to compare it and the Hikvision - so far I wouldn't say either is significantly better. The tiger stripe effect is strange, I haven't seen...
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Will give that a go tonight, thanks.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    I see what you mean, a little more blur with up close movement. Am I better to reduce gain a bit, or try a faster exposure?
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Here's an example from last night. Gain is at 65
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Ok, so went ahead and fitted the DS-2CD2387G2H-LISU hybrid model with the 1/1.8" sensor. This is the full colour night image it produces at 1/100 exposure: Which I am more than happy with, especially compared to the camera it replaced, and it doesn't require the external lights to be left on...
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    That is why I was worried. The supplier assures me that the newer software and fast lens ensure this is almost, if not as, good as the older one with larger sensor, which is becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of now. This is the 2nd time I’ve tried to buy the G2-LU version, but have...
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H - ok at night or better with larger sensor?

    Hi all, Currently using a Dahua IPC-HDW5541H in 2.8mm turret form to watch over our cars, hooked up to Blue Iris. Great during the day but not brilliant at night as it's a 1/2.7" sensor and F1.6 lens, so keep the exposure at up to 1/25, which means motion can be blurred. Would rather not use...
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    Windows 10 Blue Iris PC - Strange issue

    Hi all, happy Friday! I have a strange issue with the PC I use exclusively for BI. It is not the most modern (Intel I7-6700, 16GB RAM, PCI-E Coral TPU), but copes with BI and 4 cameras fine. The issue is that, every few days, the PC just becomes inaccessible - won't wake up the attached...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    thank you, that makes sense. working now
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    One thing I would like to do is use Blue Iris to control the schedule for day/night profile. I tried using the Dahua Sunrise/Sunset service, but it doesn’t work on this camera like my other cams (which are Dahua). Has anyone successfully configured the PTZ/Control feature in Blue Iris for this...
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    Regarding reading license plates, I find it ok even at night (albeit manually with some digital zoom). Here is an example from mine, snapped of a moving car at night, at least 30ft away… Video:
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    Ok, thanks all. Managed to get it acceptable by turning noise reduction off reducing gain to 35.
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    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    Hi all, Got my IPC-Color4k-T set up and working well. Night images are amazing! Still working on getting the best image, however I do have a query about the audio. I can't seem to get it anything near right. Audio format is currently at AAC 16k sampling rate, although I've tried most formats...
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    Shutter speed and other settings for night colour image (IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED).

    Hi all, I ordered a couple of cameras from Andy (great price and exceptionally fast shipping to UK, thanks @EMPIRETECANDY!!), one of which is a 3.6mm IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED. Now installed and just trying to get settings right for the best colour night vision... Our rear garden has some light from...
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    Which 1/1.2” sensor 4K camera for good low light ability?

    Yup. Will give Andy a chance to come back with a price before I decide though
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    Which 1/1.2” sensor 4K camera for good low light ability?

    Indeed, price varies a lot here too. But at $140 it’s surely tempting, no?
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    Which 1/1.2” sensor 4K camera for good low light ability?

    Hi, thanks for replying. Yes, looked on that site but shipping is only to US/Canada it seems. Will fire Andy a message and see what he thinks. Thanks again
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    Which 1/1.2” sensor 4K camera for good low light ability?

    Hi all, I would like to upgrade one of my 2MP cameras (IPC-HDW2231T) to an 8MP Turret, but would like to retain the excellent low-light capability, so understand I need a 1/1.2” sensor. Based on reading here, I’ve narrowed the search down to 2 cameras: EmpireTech IPC-Color4K-T Annke NC800...
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    Coronavirus delays?

    ah cool. I placed an order 3 days ago, but Aliexpress didn't even send an order confirmation, which I thought was strange. Money has been debited though, so assuming all is good.
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    Coronavirus delays?

    Hi, just wondering if the coronavirus outbreak in China will affect shipping and delivery times? Thanks Andy
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    Which Dahua cam would you buy?

    Hi, thanks for this. All prices quoted were from Andy's Aliexpress store. I have purchased a few cams from him now. Thanks again :)
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    Which Dahua cam would you buy?

    I have a few of the cheaper Dahua IPC-T2431T-AS 4MP and think they perform fine. They are currently on offer with Andy for £65. I am looking for something with a little better low light performance, and was considering the IPC-T5442TM-AS 4MP @ £129, although I read the review on here that...
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    I see, so that killed all alerts in the previous few seconds too? Is that because the break time is set to 10sec? Wonder if I could shorten that? Also need to play with the camera settings, want to try and avoid the cam switching to colour every time that light comes on.
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    This is how it looked running the clip through the motion detector, with no settings changed though. Surely even if BI discarded the trigger as being a scene change, the previous triggers where the car first appears should’ve been kept? No? (sorry, filming on mobile phone was the only way I...
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    ok, have turned off the "image size exceeds" option, and will see how that goes. Unfortunately its very foggy there tonight, so the cameras all look like they're in a blizzard at the minute! interesting though that I did run the clip through the motion detector and got lots of red squares...
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    nope, limit decoding disabled. Also, smaller movements have triggered the system, such as a person walking to the door. But it missed the car in this instance?
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    Sorry - here you go- How do I go about runnng the clip through to see if it triggers?
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    BI Motion Detection “missing” significant motion

    Hi all, Have recently set up a new BI computer and 4 Dahua cams (via Andy) for my parents. Doing most of the setup and fine tuning by teamviewer, as they’re in Ireland and I’m in England. All cams are set to record continuously, but also set to be triggered by motion. There have been a few...
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