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    More Reolink recommendations from a professional youtuber.

    So I thought this youtuber had finally been educated on cameras and their features, seeing as he posted a video 2 years ago talking about Reolink cameras and their downfalls after he was called out. I personally wasted about $300 on Reolink cameras due to his recommendation, and then wondered...
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    IPC-T54IR-AS vs 5442-AS Housing/Mounting Differences

    Hey all, So the last time I purchased cameras was in 2022. I bought a handful of the 5442 s2 cameras from Empire Tech on Amazon. They have the 3 piece housings with the security torx set screw. I thought these housings were great. Easy to install, small footprint, sleek, and when you lock the...
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    IPC-T54IR-AS vs 5442-AS Housing/Mounting Differences

    Hey all, So the last time I purchased cameras was in 2022. I bought a handful of the 5442 s2 cameras from Empire Tech on Amazon. They have the 3 piece housings with the security torx set screw. I thought these housings were great. Easy to install, small footprint, sleek, and when you lock the...
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    IPC Color4k-T vs IPC T54IR-AS vs IPC T54IR-ZE

    Hi all, I'm looking at expanding my camera coverage after recent events in my neighborhood. I currently have Empiretech 5442 cameras in a mix of 2.8mm, 3.6mm, and 6mm focal lengths. Im trying to figure out what I should buy. The last time I purchased cameras was 4 years ago. It seems as if...
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    White specs in 5442 lens

    So I'm having IR bounceback issues with my 3.6mm 5442 again. Went out and cleaned the lens cover and noticed that there are what appear to be a bunch of white pain flecks inside. What is the best way to remove the lens cover? Do I need to disassemble the camera completely, or can I pop the lens...
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    Fog/light reflections washing out night image

    Hey all, I'm trying to tune night settings for my cameras. Currently I have a 5442 2.8mm, and a 5442 3.6mm. They are placed roughly ten feet apart. The 3.6mm one is giving me a washed out image. Both cameras are on the same firmware, and have the same settings applied. I've tried messing with...
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    Empiretech/Loryta 5442 firmwares

    I'm purchasing a mix of 2.8, 3.6, and 6mm Loryta cameras from empiretech. On my 2.8mm camera, the firmware is dated V2.840.15OG008.0.R, Build Date: 2022-02-18, on my 3.6mm camera the firmware is dated V2.820.15OG001.0.R, Build Date: 2021-05-25. These were both purchased within the past 3 days. I...
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    Cameras with metal housings.

    Hey all, I'm looking for some (relatively) cheap cameras, butt they MUST have metal housings. I live in the Southern US, and my house gets full sun all day. Any plastic that is outside is toast within 6 months. I'm currently looking at the IPC-T2431T-AS camera, but all the tech spec sheet...
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