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    EmpireTech 9th Anniversary (Summer)Sales

    Thanks to everyone who helped with this, and of course to Andy!
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    EmpireTech 9th Anniversary (Summer)Sales

    Congrats!
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    How about a new review, what about 2, 3, possibly 4 ?

    I love watching your reviews. You do an excellent job. I recently bought several S3 cams with a 5 series NVR and I use the AcuPick function. It's very helpful and useful and I would love to see you do reviews and videos for combining these cams with the NVR. Thanks for your hard work!
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    S3 animal detection

    I still cannot figure out why I am not getting notifications on the DMSS app for animal intrusions and tripwires. I can search Acupick and see the thumbnails when animals activate the IVS, both intrusion and tripwire. I can see the event on the playback timeline in SmartPSS lite, but i do not...
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    camera recommendation in addition to color4k-t180

    Thanks sir. This a neat camera
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    camera recommendation in addition to color4k-t180

    I should have mentioned I am running an NVR. Sorry about that. I have attached a pic of the view of the camera at 11p last night. It appears with the settings I mentioned above the cam is doing a decent job no? Thanks alor for the input!
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    camera recommendation in addition to color4k-t180

    I just bought the color4k-B180 for the exact purpose you mentioned. I have other cams in B&W to get me the shots I need. With that said, I know you say run in auto.. 1. ) In the image settings under "working mode" do I select "Self adaptive?" 2. ) Leave exposure to "Auto" I know we never do...
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    S3 animal detection

    I spoke too soon... When I turned off AcuPick I did not hit "Next" the first time. The second time I hit "Next" and a pop up appeared, (see below) and then the camera restarted and now I am able to choose IVS with AcuPick NOT enabled.
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    S3 animal detection

    On my new NVR8CH-8P-2AI with latest firmware, when I create a "Smart PLan", AcuPick is enabled by default with IVS and Metadata which you cannot turn off either of those. If you turn off AcuPick, then you do not have the abilty to enable any of the options below it like IVS, at least this is my...
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    S3 animal detection

    OK.. Thanks
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    S3 animal detection

    ok intersting....I think I have intrusion on some of the camera but I'll have to double check all my settings. I appreciate the input. So do the animal alerts come to the message screen like the MV and human alerts? FYI I have an iPhone.
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    S3 animal detection

    FYI I am new to all this as this is my first NVR, (only had andy's EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI 8) with several T54IR-S3 and B54IR Z4E-S3. I updated all hardware to the newest firmware off of Andys site. With that said, I have all the cameras setup pretty much like @StevenFromTexas. My cameras are...
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    EmpireTech 9th Anniversary (Summer)Sales

    Good day, I also sent one to that email address. Thanks for the sale. I know we all appreciate it and YOU!
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Thank you!
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Yeah, I know there is a whole thread on LPR advice. I was just spitball here and sitting if this may work. I appreciate your help.
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    OK sir. I will keep angling the camera to the right a bit and capture some plates and report back. I do have an easy ability to add IR at this location. Tix for input.
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Oh, OK. I did not even listen to the video with sound so I wasn’t sure what you’re talking about. Lol I will change that setting. Any thoughts on the position for potential capturing plates at night?
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Oh, OK. I did not even listen to the video with sound so I wasn’t sure what you’re talking about. Lol I will change that setting. Any thoughts on the position for potential capturing plates at night?
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Im a little confused...was this comment meant for me?
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Aight @wittaj @bigredfish, change of plans for the Z4E maybe.....LOL I think I might have found a spot for it to identify plates....fingers crossed! What do you think of the daytime shot? Does you think it has potential at night? I am at full zoom right now. Capture is as cars are approaching...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Well you convinced me to get a a true 180 cam...lol I just purchased the IPC-Color4K-B180.. HA
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Oh ok... I wasn't sure if people thought that was a good enough image or not...Thanks for your input! Appreciate it,
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Thanks for the suggestions. I can run another cable which I knew my dumb ass should have done in the first place...Stupid mistake. Lastly ( I swear last question for now....lol) I have attached one more video. This is my front porch which faces north. Good amount of shade until early...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Thanks for the reply. On that Z4, I am running 0-4 shutter, but I can increase gain and try to add a IR illuminator and see if that helps . I thought of screwing with the HLC, but I did read it darkens images so I was worried about that. I'll keep fiddling and see what I can do. Thanks!
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    OK. Makes sense. I’ll try running the slower shutter for now. Lastly on an unrelated note in terms of cabling. I have a cable that runs from Andys 8 ch 5 series PoE NVR to one of my cameras. I’m thinking about putting an additional cam right next to that existing camera. Am I able to put a POE...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Makes sense. I’ll zoom that Z4 in tonight and see what sort of image I can get with it. I may have enough light to run my overview 5442 in color to try to capture some color images since I have enough IR cameras to get what I need from them. What basic settings do I need to set for that to run...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Un Agree and understood. Its not bad, I just wasn't sure if there was a setting I missed to reduce it.
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    Gotcha.. Yes the Smart IR works well as people walk up the driveway at night.. I can IDENTIFY well which I think is my goal for those two driveway cams as they approach the house. The "overwatch" camera that is higher up prob not much real use at night since its zoomed all the way out. Its...
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    Mini-Review - 5442-Z4E-S3 AKA B54IR-Z4E S3 - Replacement to the 5442-Z4E

    Yea, i meant light or dark colored car (not actual colors). Just trying to clean up the IR image I posted. Like Witt said i need more IR light and a few other things, at least that's how I understand it.
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