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HDD recommendation
The big problem is they can vary depending on model (size), also some of the enterprise 7200's are actually very good, if in a vibration damped mounting. I sit next to (3 feet away) a 14TB WD enterprise drive in a PC which uses only Noctua fans, it registers 30-32db virtually next to the case... -
HDD recommendation
I have done dB test in the past, but the general noise is louder, 'machine gun' effect is also quite a bit louder. The enterprise style in the external drive enclosures are pretty good if you have them in a good drive mount, ie with anti vibration fixings in the case, suspect in the NVR you will... -
HDD recommendation
Unlimited budget and no care about noise - WD Blacks or enterprise 7200rpm Budget and care about noise - WD Purple Handy with tools and great value - WD External on offer and remove the drive :thumb: **For info I have been supplying and building systems for 25 years, can't ever remember a WD... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Think I will try a factory reset on the one I have running latest firmware, this might also allow me to rollback if desired. Will report outcome if I go ahead with that. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
I am seeing this both in live view and playback, similar effect to running 5 frames per second. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Has anyone recently tried going back to a previous firmware? If I try this it gives me an error and fails whilst trying to install after the upload. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
I concur 100% with this, at least two out of the three I purchased would have been returned, maybe all three - had they been local dealer supplied. Sadly none of the dealers in my country offer the 54Pro, S3 or 4K series, so options are limited. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Testing it again?!? I bought and own three, have been testing them for many hours so far and consider my feedback useful for others, that would be the purpose of me testing the new firmware. Just because I consider a camera to have flaws, does not mean I want to write off the three I spent good... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Looks like waiting until firmware publicly available since I suspect Andy has given up letting me have latest releases, too much bad press from me no doubt. Maybe honesty not always the best policy if you want beta firmware releases, I hope that I am wrong here! :confused: The floodlight... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Looks like waiting until firmware publicly available since I suspect Andy has given up letting me have latest releases, too much bad press from me no doubt. Maybe honesty not always the best policy if you want beta firmware releases, I hope that I am wrong here! :confused: -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Yes @EMPIRETECANDY as requested multiple times, please send new firmware for testing and honest opinion/feedback, we are happy to beta test - grab these oportunities from willing testers :thumb: (even those like me who don't post videos! but do feedback with image samples) -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Thanks for posting, is this with onboard IR only or some other ambient/assisted lighting? -
Dahua SD49225T-HN PTZ repair log
That is a fair comment, once I realised the entry point was basically resin? sealed I soon decided not to mess with that. I would rather solder repair the cable and ensure the weather sealing of the camera is left untouched. We have quite a bit of rain and wind here, temps don't go much above 35... -
Dahua SD49225T-HN PTZ repair log
Well technically there were 10 pins, and although I didn't count the cable cores there could well have been 10 also. Which really just leaves the 'strong stability' which I am guessing you were probably referring to. The efficient transmission and interference free are probably dressing it up a... -
Dahua SD49225T-HN PTZ repair log
Final push and the PTZ is installed again today, bracket was looking a bit bare this last few weeks but complete again now! seems to be working fine so far. I had a 54ProZE running in its place since removing the 49225 (not on the same corner bracket!) so it was a bit odd switching from 4MP... -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
Seems that way, sad really, because a lot of installers and others will probably not care less like we do! sadly, hopefully some do though. Large sensor for the win as always, shrink the automation/Ai budget and funnel the money into quality hardware. To the likes of you and I it is not rocket... -
Review- EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 4mp Varifocal Turret
This is a great summary on the sensors, makes me wonder what will be the fate of 4K and S3 series, are they still buying sensors for these or simply using up remaining stocks!?! Suspect the Ai bubble is much smaller than people think, there will be some air to come out of it but not so sure it... -
Review - EmpireTech IPC-T54PRO-AS 1/1.8" CMOS 4MP WizColor
100% agreed, disgusting that they released a camera in this state frankly, at best it was in testing stages, most likely 1 year and another sensor away from release. -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
Oh wow, OK, well you have a fine selection! no harm trying one out. The S3's are superb, no doubt, one of Dahua's finest I suspect. The 4K series are certainly amazing cameras as well, not without flaws but I have been nothing but impressed with mine, they often get vehicle and people ID's which... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
I believe that is a good alternative, others with experience will know more. A lot can depend on distance to subject, I can only vouch for the 4K and 5442/S3 series which are both excellent when used in the correct location. Do you have any cameras already and which type? -
"I want 2.8mm cameras everywhere to see everything..." - This is why you need specific FOVs with purposeful focal lengths.
I wanted to say thank you to @Ri22o for this and the 'build' thread, fantastic setup from the switches/network hardware to the cameras. For both novices and experienced installers, these are valuable resources that no doubt took a lot of time to create. Appreciate you taking the time, great...- CamCrazy
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Dahua 5442T-ZE at 70-100 ft - tuning limit or upgrade needed?
I think that if the goal is day and night operation at a range of 70-100 ft then PTZ will likely be the real answer. Depending on ambient lighting, using a Z12E could be challenging, the benefit of the 5442 is in lower light, although limited zoom range. I am using a 5442 at max zoom which works... -
Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series
It has white LED's and is technically able to run colour mode overnight, it has a built in speaker and the newer user interface. In the real world, at this point in time the answer is no, if you look through the last 10-20 pages most will suggest passing on this camera for now. If you really... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
Is it the video or is the H264H (static) footage not sharp at all, the others look fine? I am seeing shutter speed too slow, hence the static objects including training shoes when on the ground are sharp. Is the codec set to VBR or CBR out of interest? almost look like VBR triggering to high... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
This could be the tag line on Dahua's sales blurb...."The new Dahua 54Pro, better than the 5442-S3 for static content!" Joking aside, understood re the pig pen dust cloud :thumb: - it is a major stumbling block with the 54Pro in current form (firmware), particularly in low light. During the day... -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
This ^^^^^ the 54Pro has very pronounced issue in this regard, also 'ghosting' at night and low light is worse than any other Dahua camera I have seen. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
That is good to know, the square boxes are bulkier but useful for universal fit of 4K-X and S3 variants, noted. The 130E is a tidy box with the retaining strap, fiddly to fit but compact nonetheless. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
This might well be the sub stream darkness issue I have flagged, depending on which stream is being shown via the browser. Mine actually appears to have resolved itself!! but prior to this any substream below 1080 resolution was substantially darker, as per your sample. -
B54PRO-Z4E first impression
That looks like a fine setup. Question, is that 4K-X mounted on a PFA-121 rather than a PFA-130E, or are my eyes deceiving me?