Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

I don't know if the order makes any difference, but I happen to load the DH_IPC... file first and then firmware.bin

I know some people recommend resetting to factory default (three times) ... but I did it in-place and worked every time and my various settings were saved.
 
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alekk said:
I don't know if the order makes any difference, but I happen to load the DH_IPC... file first and then firmware.bin

I know some people recommend resetting to factory default (three times) ... but I did it in-place and worked every time and my various settings were saved.
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I do the normal FW file first. That way if there is a conflict with the firmware.bin you’ll see a red error message.
They don’t always change
 
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alekk said:
I don't know if the order makes any difference, but I happen to load the DH_IPC... file first and then firmware.bin

I know some people recommend resetting to factory default (three times) ... but I did it in-place and worked every time and my various settings were saved.
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Yes, need a defaul(Not factory default) is fine(aha no need 3 times), after the fw finish the updating, esp this New AI-SIP fw. I also send you a copy to check, watch your DM, thanks!
 
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alekk said:
Thanks for info/DM @EMPIRETECANDY ... I'm traveling, so will probably wait a few days before updating.

Can you please provide more info about the difference between the Dahua "4" release (Release notes says 11/11/20225 and the sizes are 120/730MBytes) versus your 11/27 release (123/746MBytes).
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Typically, you will find that the firmware we get from Andy is actually better and more recent than what is on the Dahua website because many members here provide feedback to Andy and then Dahua makes modifications to the firmware and sends back to him and then he sends out to his customers.

Similar to what we are seeing in this thread, these have been great improvements that sometimes Dahua doesn't even update their firmware with and add to their website, or if they do, it is often weeks/months after we had the firmware, so going by latest date may not actually be the true latest and best firmware.

So many of us are running a newer firmware than those that purchase Dahua cameras through professional installers. Smart IR on the 5442 series is one such improvement. Autotracking on the 49225 and 49425 PTZ is another. We got the next version of AI SMD 3.0 prior to anyone else as well. And then of course this camera.
 
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Typically, you will find that the firmware we get from Andy is actually better and more recent than what is on the Dahua website because many members here provide feedback to Andy and then Dahua makes modifications to the firmware and sends back to him and then he sends out to his customers.

Similar to what we are seeing in this thread, these have been great improvements that sometimes Dahua doesn't even update their firmware with and add to their website, or if they do, it is often weeks/months after we had the firmware, so going by latest date may not actually be the true latest and best firmware.

So many of us are running a newer firmware than those that purchase Dahua cameras through professional installers. Smart IR on the 5442 series is one such improvement. Autotracking on the 49225 and 49425 PTZ is another. We got the next version of AI SMD 3.0 prior to anyone else as well. And then of course this camera.
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What firmware did you install on the S3 Bullet?
 
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bigredfish said:
****Something you may not know and is demonstrated here, there is a difference in image settings between having IVS OFF and ON

Make sure you are making your settings with IVS enabled and know that if you disable IVS, your exposure and other settings will be changed by the camera without your input

This thread explains it and humbled me as I wasn't aware and learned something new. Thanks to @Zoltán Szabó @laurscr and @wittaj for bringing this to my attention.
I'm betting there are others who don't know this.
I don't find it useful, frankly I think its dumb and can easily lead to unnecessary images issues
It does this in both B&W/IR and Color modes. Even more dramatic in B&W
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the same story was with full Video Meta Data on 5442 & 7442.. enabling VMD corrected camera manual settings (shutter times etc) to catch objects in motion..

in case AI-ISP this behavior can be explained by fact that AI-ISP (2D & 3D NR) are USING IVS data - to localize on video picture moving people/cars (and other objects)... The main difference between classic NR & AI NR is (or should be) that AI NR adapts different 2D/3D NR algorithms to different part of video frame - depending of type object.. Different algorithm should be used for static grass or asphalt, different for human face in movement....

This is one more case where we see that something like 80% of Dahua firmware/software platforms are delivered by different external companies - and Dahua only "mangles" them together into the products. Without proper integration & understanding what is inside. Or how new software parts affects other parts of it...

Not first time that 1 generation on new technology on 1 gen of cameras works like 'meah'... the same story were in past with first cams with WDR, AI SMD, AI IVS, Smart IR / Illumination (3 years story on previous 5442-S2) and many other new features in the past.
 
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Yep

This particular "feature" is also present on S2 and S3 versions of 5442 series and 3449 PRO series as well as mini and 25X PTZ at minimum. Likely more
 
Chokolinho said:
Firmware bin last.
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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 stream. I am running Blue Iris but it can be seen via the camera interface also.
 
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CamCrazy said:
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 stream. I am running Blue Iris but it can be seen via the camera interface also.
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Are you trying the international version? Other regions won't work.
 
CamCrazy said:
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 stream. I am running Blue Iris but it can be seen via the camera interface also.
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Some.. Hard to tell with the sub being so crappy
Main and substream from the camera UI direct. Its already getting dark and we're overcast to boot.

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I am so glad to see positive things here about Andy's current test firmware. Thanks as always, to members for taking the time to evaluate and post their findings, especially bigredfish. I especially appreciate his consistent approach of sharing the video and still imagery of scenarios and settings (love those) along with his explanations. This helps me to both understand and learn (My being a dense, bone-head, thick-skull, chuckle-head, ignoramus of a newbie).

And of course, thanks to Emperor Andy, for pushing for these improvements and for making these services and products available to us.
 
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