Recent content by ricvil

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    Purple hue on Mini Dome image

    I tried the magnet approach on the DS-2CD2542FWD and it did not work. The IR filter did not budge even after using 2 strong magnets that were rated at 10lb each. I decided to open up the camera. I suspected the IR Filter motor was simply bad and I just wanted to set it to day mode only...
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    Purple hue on Mini Dome image

    I hear you. The Aliexpress vendor wants me to return the item for an exchange. The problem is shipping is exhorbitant. UPS/DHL at over $120 and USPS at over $70. I am not sinking any more money into them. Regarding the magnet, your Amazon link goes nowhere. Can you post it again please? I...
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    DS-2CD2732F-IS blurry picture - unable to focus

    Remove the Dome and compare the image quality. I have seen the same thing happen before in another thread. Not sure if they ever got to the bottom but for sure it was Dome related.
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    Purple hue on Mini Dome image

    I also have this exact same issue. I received the DS-2CD2542FWD-IS camera last week. I bought it on Aliexpress. I complained to vendor about issue and first they suggested a factory default. It did not help. Then an upgrade to software version V5.3.6 build 151105. It did not help either...