Empiretech Loryta 5442 6mm looks different (labeled as “new look) from the 2.8mm and 3.6mm. Any place to get the same (older?) look for the 6mm to match other nearby cameras? The varifocal also looks different, though less so.
Where to buy Dahua 5442 6mm that is not “new look”?
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old one is totally end of life for 6mm lens, old housing currently 2.8mm and 3.6mm. All old housing will be sold off soon.
Thanks—good to know. The old design looks much cleaner, unfortunately.
I wonder....
Is their a two-step release that requires a pin or small screwdriver to allow the exposed tab to be pressed/moved? Or does one simply need a stick to poke the tab and release the cam from its base?
You know, it's been a while and I'm not the sharpest tool in the drawer when it comes to short term memory but I'll check my Amcrest to see after while (if I don't forget).
Maybe @Flintstone61 will chime in I think he's got at least one of the Amcrest cams with that tab.
EDIT: see flintstone's comment at #17 below.
If the Dahua is like it, I can't say. Just because Dahua is the OEM maybe Amcrest wanted something different......we'll know soon enough.
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Hopefully it does need a twist like @Mike A. noted.
Which means you'll need a stick to release AND a lightbulb changer tool as well.
You are right, though many folks here mount the camera in a human head height, which you can reach with your hands.
Ugh, really not very impressed to hear that Dahau has essentially cheapened the design of these: the relative security (mostly through the obscurity of the single security torx screw) of the old design was a major selling point for me.
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I have an Amcrest with the same tab. It does not require a twist, but rather you pull parallel to the tab (eg, if installed on a wall, you push the camera up if the tab is facing up).
the 1179ew's are a bit junky of a design. any fool can walk up and press the tab and release them.....even when they are installed any jack ass can walk up and turn the eyeball with thier bare hand.....NO LOCKING BASE!
ok in a garage or out of reach...
I have 2 installed inside the garage/backporch...and one on the front porch outside....If somebody come and hits it with a Pumpkin it was $59 bucks no crying.......If they hit a 5442 2.8 MM Imma have to get the Posse out for a manhnunt to exact compensation outta thier hide....
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If the Loryta
T54IR-AS 6mm
isn't built any better in the eyeball lock than the Amcrest look alike....then you will have this problem most likely.
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T54IR-AS 6mm
isn't built any better in the eyeball lock than the Amcrest look alike....then you will have this problem most likely.
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Well....andy has the metal housing available in a varifocal....would that help where you want a 6mm?
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EmpireTech IPC-T54IR-ZE 1/1.8" CMOS 4MP Ultra Starlight IR Vari-focal
This professional-grade camera features a 4MP 1/1.8" CMOS image sensor, SMD 3.0 technology, and up to 40m of infrared viewing distance. An ideal choice for surveillance, it has ePoE support, IP67 protection, 256GB Micro SD card capacity, and a built-in mic.
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Who in Dahua thought that having a quick release tab on a security cam be a good thing ?!?