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    Notes from the Swamp

    I'm waiting for you to strap a camera onto a gator. :p
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I still REALLY want these cams to work out. I'm just concerned for my desire to make good buying decisions and to make those decisions already! Ok, I'll settle down now. :rofl:
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I suppose it may work for Dahua but I agree, if it doesn't work for the users... :cool:
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    New here! Wanted to introduce myself.

    Welcome aboard!
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Oh, wait, I just reread both posts. "chipset/sensor" caught my attention. If my understanding is correct, this is a very significant change with varying possibilities, better or worse. Interesting.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Thank you, both. How much time passed before these chipset changes occurred in the past? I'm trying to get a sense of Dahua history in this area that may help me with my understanding of how these things have worked and may work in the future.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    If these models are updated in the future, what are typical changes that may be applied? For instance, when 5442/541R received "S2", "S3" suffixes, what changes were made? I assume the changes were made to the hardware, or am I wrong?
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Ah! I'm using a Tendelux DI10 illuminator that is also slow to react to the ambient light, so it turns on early and off late too. This may affect the camera's day/night function. I hadn't thought of this possibility.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I would like to give it a try, please.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Copy that. I'm still a newbie and I still have hope. I want my 54PRO to succeed and lead the way to its siblings for me. Come on Dahua - Daddy needs new eyes!
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    My 54PRO-ZE has always been odd about the day/night timing. It switches to night around an hour before and to day around an hour after the lighting conditions seem sufficient to to trigger the function. My other cheapie cams agree with me and make the change accordingly. I just stuck a 541R-AS...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    [*whispering voice] ...the ghost in the machine...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Sorry to say, but I tend to agree at this point. Of course, what do I know... I'm almost at the point with my learnin' here where I can almost start brickin' stuff.
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    EmpireTech 2025 Autumn Sales

    I need to buy something. :ipct:
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    Almost knows enough to start bricking things

    Almost knows enough to start bricking things
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    I can see reasons for the desire to get on the marketing train for AI, etc. If a company has the technologies and abilities to bring a sound product to market, then why not? If this is not the case, why risk sullying your brand by producing a lesser product than previous offerings? Can't wait to...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    My first experience with Dahua and higher level cameras has been eye opening for me so far. I'm chomping on my popcorn, waiting to see what they do about these cams. I really want them to work well and haven't given up hope. Tick-tock, time will tell. :)
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    You know, I had a thought a while ago about these new releases. Maybe they were intended to be Halloween Edition cams, each with their own Ghost In The Machine. ;)
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    High Bit Rate and low Smooth Stream?
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    Camera Lens Covers

    Just spit balling here - Try doing a search for "security camera housing" and see if that is an option for you. Have transparent polycarbonate or acylic sheet cut to cover the lens areas. If the actual lenses sit behind a transparent protective surface, you could try a product called...
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    My T54PRO-ZE has false vehicle triggers sometimes an at least 99% of the time it is caused by a passing white pick up truck. :idk:
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    Kinda comparing apples to oranges unless we can override the PROs processing, no? Of course the processing wouldn't be an issue if it were providing superior (or at least equal quality) results.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I'm curious to know, is the latest official Dahua FW worth the trouble of updating? I am on the original July version.
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    And what's with walking a dog while driving a golf cart anyway? Makes me think of those characters in Wall-E. :rofl:
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    Was that a Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy?
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    B54PRO-Z4E first impression

    Too bad we don't have savant hackers who would be able to create our own custom firm wares. :iloveipct:
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    Elevator Corner Camera

    Or do a search for "corner camera housing". Find one or have one made and put whichever camera you like inside.
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    Elevator Corner Camera

    Here are some leads for you but they are not intended to be recommendations. They are only possible sources I found with a search. https://www.cctv-mall.com/products/dahua_ipc-hcbw8442_4mp_wizmind_corner_network_camera https://www.ipcam-shop.nl/en/dahua-dh-ipc-hcbw8442p.html...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Sorry for the multi-posts. I didn't know because an error message popped up each time so I tried again. edit: I deleted the duplicate and related messages that I posted to clean up the unintended mess.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Based mostly on the testing I have followed here, I agree. This is my worst-case scenario and I hope I am wrong.
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