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    USA Equivalent Model number for IPC-HDW5231R-Z ?

    Great info so to be concise... There is no equivalent camera. Which is fine, because you members found a niche in the market with the IPC-HDW5231R-Z. Nice !!
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    USA Equivalent Model number for IPC-HDW5231R-Z ?

    Is there a USA Equivalent Model number for IPC-HDW5231R-Z ? In the US Dahua Catalog there are only 3 Starlight Turret models that I can find. N224BG52, N51B122 & N51B123. Also I would like to thank members who keep pushing Dahua. Cant wait for side by side comparisons with the HikVision &...
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    How much data can a SD card hold...

    Thanks for the response. Trying to put my arms around if even having a SD card is necessary. The cameras without are less expensive as well as the 128gb cards cost. My old cameras are 7-10 days of recording which I considered useful. M
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    DS-2CD2335FWB-I .vs. DS-2CD2355FWB-I

    I am considering the Dahua. A side by side comparison would be great. Which Dahue is the best in the 2-5MP range. I might order one of each to test. Would like to down select to the best Hikvision and the best Dahua Turret models in 2-5MP range. I need 10 cameras so finding the best camera...
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    DS-2CD2335FWB-I .vs. DS-2CD2355FWB-I

    I am seriously considering the turret type Hikvision cameras. I was wondering if anyone tried both the 3MP and 5MP models. I had noticed in the Dahua comparison between the 4MP and 3MP that the 3MP was better in low light. Wondering about the Hikvision? Also has anyone ever seen an image...
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    How much data can a SD card hold...

    Sorry I see that I forgot to include the setting for the DS-2CD2142FWB-IS. See below. M
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    How much data can a SD card hold...

    Looking at a 4MP Hikvision camera setups. Max SD size is 128 GB. H264 encoding. Realistically how many hours before over writing starts say with 15-20fps. In general terms, I know scene and lighting contribute. Thanks M
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    So what is the secret with the NPT on Hikvision cameras

    Well ____ me !! You are so right when I reset the camera back to default it hard wire the IP. Works great now... Just set back to DHCP, slipped my mind about that. THANK YOU Securame !! M
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    So what is the secret with the NPT on Hikvision cameras

    The Cisco router is managing internet traffic. Never had any alerts since system was setup. This is VERY strange as all my other cameras use NTP = time.nist.gov port = 123. I just tested it on an extra camera I have and it worked perfectly. Tried updating the firmware. no glory. M
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    So what is the secret with the NPT on Hikvision cameras

    Connected thru a Cisco GB Switch and a Cisco GB Router just like the rest of the devices. (security system, Thermostat etc...) I have a NVR also hooked up to the same Switch and it syncs its NPT time every 3 hours. Thanks for the responses :-) M
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    So what is the secret with the NPT on Hikvision cameras

    I set up all kinds of devices in our home using "time.nist.gov" on port 123. Hikvision just gives me test failed. Sorry for such a simple time but I'm stumped. M
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    Been studying. I am thinking I like the turret over the dome, but until tonights test of the 4MP FWD dome the jury is still out. I really want audio which is the biggest Con to the 4mp Turret FWD IMHO. Still have to get my arms around the "fisheye effect" of the 2.8 and the 4mm. See photo of...
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

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    Mailbox

    So far my camera system video has been used by law enforcement convictions in 2 cases. I would not be able to show those 2 but basically we had a group of teens that park at the end of street and try every vehicle for valuables and their garage openers. We also had a pissed off 19 year old boy...
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    Pretty sure my Cisco Comm closet switch only supports POE. Not even sure what ePoe is. M
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    Maybe empiretecandy can PM me so to open a communication channel. Thank you
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    k. I fixed my original post seems I left off the F. I also noticed with the new cameras that the slight fisheye in the 2.8mm & 4.0mm. Is there some point that the frames are square?
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    Wonder does the DS-2CD2335FWD-I come as DS-2CD2335FWD-IS with audio? M
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    Ideas for replacement cameras

    I found this forum while researching 10 replacement outdoor cameras for our home. After reading some of the tons of info on this forum I am more confused about the choice then ever. I know what ever cameras I choose they will be far better than my 8 year old Vivotek FD8134V I have installed...
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    Mailbox

    New to the forum. I set up a 10 IP camera system about 8 years ago. In the search of some new cameras brought me to this forum. Wanted to share the strangest event I caught on my cameras in 8 years. Long video (~10mins) but you will get the idea in the first min or two...