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    Color4M-T new firmware available

    New firmware update for the Color4M-T (IPC-HDW3449H-AS-PV-PRO). It was posted on the Dahua site today. Loaded it on two of my cameras tonight, but I haven't had a chance to check what improvements have been made. Seems to be running fine. It's now at rev. 33. IPC-HDW3449H-AS-PV-PRO
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Now, now, just a second... I have heard that Part 2 of the review has him sprinting through a hurricane while juggling chainsaws and the camera set for "auto."
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I could have easily rendered the sign on the fence with Photoshop, but instead I opted to use ChatGPT. Ha ha, I was lazy. Regarding the settings on the 54PRO, I recently swapped out that camera for a B54IR-ZE-S3 overlooking the paper street behind my back fence. The B54IR just works a lot better...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    You are correct. You don’t hear it on the recording because I don’t have a mic on the ptz, but at that moment in the recording I have an IVS tripwire on the Color4k-x (mounted on my garage) that is playing the sound of a growling dog. I have sound effects on some of my cameras just to get a...
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    IPC-Color4K-X S2 - Motion Stutter Despite Extensive Troubleshooting

    Since you have checked drivers and cabling, the next thing I would check would be the software settings. Here is what I use: H.264.H (works best with this camera) Encoding: General CBR (don't use VBR) 3840x2160 resolution 15 frames/sec. 15-iFrame 16384 Kb/s (although you could drop it to 12288...
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    It is the first in this clip.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I think I need to add a sign, where I am using the 54PRO.
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    Automated way for the 54IR Day and Night profile to change?

    I use the day/night switch on my 54IR's.
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    Quick comparison video of Color4K-X Series 1 & 2

    Dahua posted some new firmware for the Color4K-X-S2 (DH-IPC-HFW5849T1-ASE-LED). I tested it first on my 2.8mm, and after that checked out fine, I uploaded the firmware to my 6mm. The release notes say the changes are mostly improved AI functions. Seems to be running great with no glitches. If...
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    2026 New Release from EmpireTech

    Ha ha, yeah. and it still uses the horrible "new" mount. Doesn't Dahua ever listen to its customers? I'll never buy a camera that doesn't use a set screw. I have a new T54IR-AS-S3 sitting in the closet that I haven't ever used because of that mount.
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Ha ha...ok
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    ODE TO THE 5x59-PRO I walked into the forum on a dusty Tuesday night, Looking for a partner that'll treat my fields just right. Andy grinned and tipped his hat, said, "Son, what'll it be?" I said, "Before I sign that paper, prove a thing to me." Chorus I'd gladly buy a Series 7, don't you leave...
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    Amazon Prime Day Deals - Get Them While They're Hot

    I feel so foolish. Based on the previous tips from this forum, I had been using dielectric grease!
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    Direct burial cable recommendation

    TrueCable has some excellent direct burial cable that I have used. Search: 36 results found for "Cat6 Direct Burial｜Unshielded"
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    Color 4k troubles

    I'd check the wire and connections first. The only time I had a problem similar to what you are experiencing, it turned out to be the wire. If you're using a Dahua NVR with your 4K-X, under "Maintenance Center" select one-click-diagnosis. It may detect something intermittent. As far as replacing...
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    Color4M-T new firmware available

    Didn't notice anything different during the day, but in an hour it will get dark here, so I'll put it through a few tests.
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    Color4M-T new firmware available

    Dahua posted a firmware update for the Color4M-T (IPC-HDW3449H-AS-PV-PRO) rev. 26. I uploaded it to one of my Color4M-T cams, and it worked without any issues; so I installed it on the other two 4M-T’s, and it seems to be working well on all three cameras. IPC-HDW3449H-AS-PV-PRO
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    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Plus, don't forget the model that is 360° and works under water.
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    Locking T54IR camera lens in place?

    Nope, as you discovered the phillips head screw just locks the base. That camera mount has to be the worst idea anyone from Dahua ever had.
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    PTZ5A4M-25X vs PTZ4M-25X

    I had difficulty updating the same camera and finally had to resort to climbing the ladder and doing a factory reset. That fixed the issue, and it finally updated ok. Did you try a reset before updating?
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    Need advice: 2 Dahua cameras for outdoor garden surveillance

    Just to add to what bigredfish suggested above, when I think of a garden and ip cameras, the first thing I think of is bugs. External illumination will help immensely.
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    IPC-Color4K-T and IPC-Color4K-T180 230227 Firmware

    The color cast correction analyzes the artificial lighting in the scene and removes color casts (blue/yellow) to render a more natural white balance. Under the street lamp on my street, it corrected the lighting to make it appear more pleasant to the eye.
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    IPC-Color4K-T and IPC-Color4K-T180 230227 Firmware

    That is probably wise, but since I have multiple T180 cameras, I don't mind testing the firmware on one camera to see if it makes an improvement. I don't recall if this was included in the previous firmware, but the color cast correction on this firmware works very well at night.
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    IPC-Color4K-T and IPC-Color4K-T180 230227 Firmware

    I noticed that Dahua has a firmware update (2026-05-08) for this camera IPC-Color4K-T180 (IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE) on their site. I installed it on one of my two T180's, and it seems to be working well. Possibly IVS detection from the sides is better with this update. (fingers crossed) Here is...
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    PTZ5A4M ?

    Not sure what is causing it, but the first thing I would try is a factory reset of the camera.
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    Detecting wildlife with Dahua cameras

    One can dream...
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    Detecting wildlife with Dahua cameras

    Yep, the 54PRO and 58PRO cameras.
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    Detecting wildlife with Dahua cameras

    Here are the specific animals...
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    Quick comparison video of Color4K-X Series 1 & 2

    The firmware that came installed on the camera was 2/6/24 (rev. 12), and I just now updated to the 1/14/26 (rev. 62). Note that this uses the newer interface, so series 1 and 2 use different firmware.
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    Quick comparison video of Color4K-X Series 1 & 2

    Here is a quick comparison of series 1 & 2 of the 6mm Color4K-X cameras. I only made a video at night, since the cameras are identical during the daytime and provide an excellent image. One thing I noted today though is that the series 2 focus point is about 2 1/2 feet further than the series 1...
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