Review: Dahua IPC-HDW5442TM-AS (Loryta IPC-T5442TM-AS) (4MP Starlight+)

I've tried several new firmwares for it, but it still doesn't adjust exposure or IR output any better the way I have it mounted.
gotcha, i bumped this in hope there was a new firmware update not posted in this thread.
 
I just got my new camera Loryta IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm Fixed Lens 4MP Starlight and it cam with updated firmware. I also found this link to the updated firmware.
 

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Is the 2.8mm version going to be available on Amazon again? I bought the 3.6mm version two days ago but I think I have a use for the 2.8mm as well now, and it's not there.
 
Weird, this is one of my best IR cameras. Great image, no motion blur…I wonder what tricks Trey did to the FW since this review?
 
My 5442-S2 6mm arrived today and has this update installed. Is there an update that fixes some of the bugs, or should I leave it as it is?

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My 5442-S2 6mm arrived today and has this update installed. Is there an update that fixes some of the bugs, or should I leave it as it is?

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It depends, do you want/need smart IR? That is the most current update for the camera with smart IR. There is a newer firmware (2/27/25) that has no smart IR. I am running on my 6mm 5442-S2 (General_IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.840.0000000.26.R.231221) no smart IR.
 
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It depends, do you want/need smart IR? That is the most current update for the camera with smart IR. There is a newer firmware (2/27/25) that has no smart IR. I am running on my 6mm 5442-S2 (General_IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.840.0000000.26.R.231221) no smart IR.
In that case, I’d rather leave it as it is. Thanks for your help.
 
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