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    EmpireTech 10th Anniversary (Summer+Prime Day)Sales

    There are two different 2nd prizes, an IPC-Color4K-T180 or an IPC-Color4K-X
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    EmpireTech 10th Anniversary (Summer+Prime Day)Sales

    Looks like I won something. I have tickets 39 through 44. Wonder what I won
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    Criminal spy camera inside Logitech mouse

    Will someone get this guy a new mouse? Maybe one from Microsoft? Don't forget the mouse condom :banghead:
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    Well, unscrewed the camera from the junction box and guess what came out the bottom? Water. I don't understand how water got into the junction box as they have a rubber seal on the cover. Something wasn't aligned correctly or something. The connector had water in it as well - but only to that...
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    EmpireTech 10th Anniversary (Summer+Prime Day)Sales

    I know I have a hard time comprehending things, but I'm lost. Were the winners picked already or are they to be picked on Tuesday July 15th?
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    Getting idiots to pick up their trash

    I viewed this on Amazon and played the video just to get an idea of the sound. Needless to say, the volume on the laptop was a bit too high and the 4 dogs went crazy. Kinda like when you click on a video on one of those you-know-what sites and it gets everyone's attention. Doh! :facepalm:
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    Was tweaking my LPR settings tonight and caught this speeder on my driveway

    I was thinking that, but couldn't tell for sure
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    Was tweaking my LPR settings tonight and caught this speeder on my driveway

    Was wondering the same thing
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    Your guess is as good as any. I can't see there being water intrusion in the junction box(es) as they are typically water-tight, but I guess anything is possible. I'll inspect the installation later this morning.
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    I'll check later this morning
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    I hear you, but the other camera right below it is fine. Again, I'll have to inspect the installation tomorrow. I report my findings.
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    Forgot to use dielectric grease but did use the water-resistant coupler covers. Both have their own waterproof junction boxes connected together with an O-ring sealed connector. As I mentioned, still raining, so I'll have to check everything at the camera pole tomorrow
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    The 5442 Z4E I put up recently went dark during the thunderstorm we are having. It sits right above the B54IR ZE which is working, and both are connected via combiner/splitter. I swapped the connections from the splitter at the NVR and the 2 channels status also swapped. I even replaced the...
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    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    Exactly. I'm sure production costs have stabilized with this model. Similar in concept, different in design. I would expect a new model with global shutter to increase the roll-out price. I'm sure Andy will let us know as soon as he is able to.
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    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    While similar setup, totally different camera. No price has been announced yet on this cam from Empiretech. I wouldn't set expectations that the prices will be the same, could be more, could be less. We will know as soon as Andy knows
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    Is my neighbor interfering with my cameras?

    Sounds like there is a lot more going on there than we can help with. If she is your ex and is not living there, it's time to secure your living quarters and possessions. If she is still living with you, in my opinion, it's time to go your own way. I was in a similar situation with my first...
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    NVR freezing (sometimes) Question?

    Just to get an idea of your network topology, the router is connected to one of the 10-port switches and the cameras and NVR connected to the same switch or are the cameras and NVR on the second switch and connected to the first switch in a daisy-chain?
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    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    Look forward to the testing
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    B54IR-Z4E - Setting focus for Day/Night?

    Neither do I. And there's all the variables that can trip up the sensor as well. I've taken a page from your book of also using the customized scene schedule option. I typically like to shoot for the halfway point of the month for sunrise and sunset times and switch to dark slightly early and...
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    Is ChatGPT right about IP camera settings?

    Prime example of paid adverts in reviews: in May we were looking for a good riding mower as our one we bought used in 2017 for $200 started nickel and diming us. Did a search on the big search engines on best riding mowers for $3000 or under and every site recommendation was for electric (which...
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    Is ChatGPT right about IP camera settings?

    Unfortunately. I believe many of these answers are generated by advertising dollars. The ones that spend the most money on marketing seem to get the most hits, not necessarily matching the original inquiry. In my opinion, it's always about money - period. I never do a best product search...
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    Adding additional cams for identification

    Ok, attached is the additional locations I came up with. Not ideal in that looking down the street (not enough length/corner lot). It's the best that I can come up with Yellow line/arrows would be the 2 new locations - both around 60 feet. Any thoughts?
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    Adding additional cams for identification

    Yes, and it is covered Yes, and also covered Mailbox is covered by the end of driveway cam As I'm finding out. Not really any opportunities to get views looking down the street either way on the front of the house as there isn't enough length to do so. Plenty of room to do so on the south...
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    Conversation of additional cams moved to: https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/adding-additional-cams-for-identification.82496/
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    Adding additional cams for identification

    Moved this to a new thread in order to keep things manageable
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    Cameras need to be inconspicurus, especially on the front of the domicile
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    Not an option. Location isn't high enough to locate the PTZ cam to and it would be pretty much at the front door if I could - that's a big no from the WAF unit
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    Yes, additional cams for close up shots
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    Attached is a Google sat image of our property with current overview cam locations. Any suggestions on Z4E locations?
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    Teaser Info and Mini Review - Empiretech B52IR-X3 Triple Lens Camera

    From experience, what do you think the maximum useable distance is for Identification for a Z4E? I have 3 of them here and have a few locations (front and side) that are between 50 and 60 feet to the middle of the road (yes, I verified with Google on the distances) that I'd like supplement other...
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