IPC-Color4K-T

[scoob8000]

I just bought a IPC-Color4k-T and have it working in Blue Iris but I cannot seem to change shutter speed from in Blueiris.

I changed exposure to manual in the cam, but no matter which PTZ profile I choose it doesn't respond to shutter speed commands from inside blueiris.

Chatgpt leads me to believe something changed with the API endpoints in the more recent Dahua firmwares.

Also my cam came with 3.140.0000000.32.R, and I downloaded 39R from the website but after installing it still shows that I'm on 32R.

 

[wittaj]

You should be changing all camera parameters in the camera GUI, not BI.

Is there something with the shutter speed that cannot be addressed via the profile and schedule within the camera GUI?

But yes, if you are using the APIs changed for the new GUI and if you look back in the Review thread for this camera, you will find many of the new API commands - most of which we have found via trial and error unfortunately. Not even the latest API manual is accurate.

W

Thread 'Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret'

Jul 26, 2022

Ok, who's ready for not only a review BUT another World's First Review ?
You heard it here first, new camera in hands and almost ready to review. Thanks as always goes to Andy (@EMPIRETECANDY) for providing this camera in exchange for a fair, honest, non biased, no holds barred review. I’ve already reported some initial feedback and FW requests for bugs/omissions and should have a new FW version this week from Dahua to start the testing.

Just over 1 year since I reviewed the original bullet cam version of this camera (3.6mm HERE), we now have the first 2.8mm Turret...

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[scoob8000]

You should be changing all camera parameters in the camera GUI, not BI.

Is there something with the shutter speed that cannot be addressed via the profile and schedule within the camera GUI?

But yes, if you are using the APIs changed for the new GUI and if you look back in the Review thread for this camera, you will find many of the new API commands - most of which we have found via trial and error unfortunately. Not even the latest API manual is accurate.

W

Thread 'Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret'

Jul 26, 2022

Ok, who's ready for not only a review BUT another World's First Review ?
You heard it here first, new camera in hands and almost ready to review. Thanks as always goes to Andy (@EMPIRETECANDY) for providing this camera in exchange for a fair, honest, non biased, no holds barred review. I’ve already reported some initial feedback and FW requests for bugs/omissions and should have a new FW version this week from Dahua to start the testing.

Just over 1 year since I reviewed the original bullet cam version of this camera (3.6mm HERE), we now have the first 2.8mm Turret...

• Wildcat_1
• Replies: 1,203
• Forum: Dahua

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I've got all my other cams set to change shutter speeds (hik oems) based on a BI schedule that adjusts for time of year. Maybe that's over complicating things but I've never had much luck with cams switching profiles on a schedule. They'll work good, then as the year goes on and the sun sets earlier then they don't line up anymore..

I did some trial and error and found the correct shutter endpoints and built a custom http set in BI
For example 1/200 is:
/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&VideoInExposure[0][0].Value1=5.00000&VideoInExposure[0][0].Value2=5.00000

 

[bp2008]

Always test API commands with a web browser first, to make sure you have the URL correct. This way you can see any error messages the camera is returning. Blue Iris won't show you those error messages.

 

[scoob8000]

Thanks. That's actually how I was poking around trial and error.

I'm just now playing around with this cam in the dark. Even with the shutter set to 1/60 it's waaayyy brighter than my cheapo hik oem with crappier sized sensor at 1/30.

I have it mounted low for testing so possibly part of my problem, but what might be causing the lens flare with lights in the field of view? This is 1/60 with everything else defaulted. That light is just a 100w equivalent LED in a post lantern.

 

[wittaj]

The lens flare is always an issue if there is a light source (or reflective source for IR) within the field of view and glaring off the sensor and protective lens.

Faster shutters can knock it down a bit, as can changing the field of view to remove or reposition the flare to not front and center.

 

[tmxv4128]

Yeah, that camera is incredible in low-light situations. When I checked my cameras this morning, I found this video of a guy wandering down my driveway at 1:28am. The Color4K cam picked him up well in the dim light, and as an added bonus, I set up a tripline to set off a dog growling noise if anyone walks up the driveway. Sounds are a lot of fun to play with on this camera.

 

[scoob8000]

The lens flare is always an issue if there is a light source (or reflective source for IR) within the field of view and glaring off the sensor and protective lens.

Faster shutters can knock it down a bit, as can changing the field of view to remove or reposition the flare to not front and center.

I'm sure my temporary mounting angle isn't helping things. It's about straight on with that light currently. Once I mount it, it'll be above it.

But overall I'm happy so far. Much better than my cheapo cams in the dark.