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    Dahua IPC-HDW5442T-ZE 4MP Varifocal Turret - Night Perfomance testing

    Try, Conditions>Profile Management>Schedule, then adjust your day and night start/finish times.
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    Broke my torx bit in a new T5442 set screw

    Finally got it backed out of there and didn't have to go full Dremel on it like TonyR's picture. I knew it was really tight at first but didn't expect it to snap the torx bit. I'm sure it's common sense but if you get one that's this tight hit it with some lube and work the screw back and forth...
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    Broke my torx bit in a new T5442 set screw

    The bit was broken off inside the screw and wedged inside. I finally got the broken bit out of the screw and I'm trying to lube/tighten/loosen the screw so I can hopefully walk it out of there. Damn thing almost feels cross threaded either way it's a tight sob.
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    Broke my torx bit in a new T5442 set screw

    Yeah, I have a set. The problem now is when the screw started getting tight I switched to a Snap-on torx bit and that's what's broken in there now. I tried drilling but it's hardend steel and that's not happening. Damn, what a way to start the weekend:banghead:
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    Broke my torx bit in a new T5442 set screw

    I just got a new T5442T and was trying to back out the torx screw so I could mount the plate. Unfortunately, the screw was only got tighter and snapped my bit off inside. I worked the screw back and forth initially because it was so tight but had to back it out far enough to separate the frame...
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    Need advice for cameras for school playground

    I would think varifocals and ptz cams would a good call. I know at our district were using a lot if ptz cameras. Have you looked at any of those, just give you a lot more flexibility.
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    REVIEW: Budget 4MP Turret Comparison - IPC-T2431T-AS vs Chinese HDW4433C-A

    I think these are going to be very close in performance, with the 2431 possibly edging out the 1179 in night view due to the 4mp vs 5mp. One thing to note the 1179 uses a plastic outer frame/mount with no set screw to lock it in place. So if its with in arms reach one can easily reposition it...
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    Which of these cameras would provide the best low light performance?

    I know the bigger sensor is better and the lower minimum illumination better but how does the aperture size affect the low light performance? The 2mp varifocal has an F1.5 while the other two have F1.6 and my T5442T-ZE has a F1.8 I guess the bigger number is better?
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    Which of these cameras would provide the best low light performance?

    I Have the Amcrest model and the low light is not to bad and was thinking about getting another one but the specs on the other two are similar/better for a bit more money. So if one is better I might order one of them. I have a T5442T-ZE installed and a T5442T on the way from Andy. Just looking...
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    Alright, that was definitely more involved than the Amcrest cameras. I'm glad I know how to do it now, I have a couple more Dahuas on the way. The look on my wifes face when I went out after midnight in the pouring down rain to install that camera was priceless. She said I can barely get you to...
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    Thank you, I googled it and I will try in windows with the network adapter
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    That didnt work, said it wasn't in range has to be 10.0.0.
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    according to my router it's an ipv4 addy 10.0.0.x My pc is on DHCP, so check reserved IP? and change my pc to the same 192.168.1.108 or 192.168.1. any number? Then I can access the cam?
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    The config tool didn't work for me, I didnt have the option to change the password like in the video so when I got almost through the process it failed to due to password error. Damn I was close on that. I appreciate all the help on this, networking is definitely not my forte.
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    Help setting up a new camera, no ip addy

    Yes, ipconfig list all my ip. When I type that number the browser doesnt load. I'm working through the video right now, we'll see how that goes.
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