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  1. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Similar to the first one I posted, Wasn't super thrilled about the review photos on either one. I imagine the camera's built-in IR probably better than either of those, I just haven't tried it since we always leave our porch light on.
  2. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Yeah I'm not really sure what kind of IR performance it would have with that lamp right there. I don't imagine it'd be pretty. In the same vein, though, I suppose it'd be entirely possible to put an illuminator behind the camera so the damn glare wouldn't f-up the shot. Are you talking...
  3. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Well, the post is about doing better with what I have, I've no interest in upgrading the camera ATM. But another vote for trimming bush and avoiding lamp. Thanks for your feedback!
  4. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    re: lamp's excess light, that's a good point, I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I could put it closer to the house, pointing further right at a sharper angle to avoid the lamp. It'd avoid the lamp and look out towards the street better, but it also wouldn't get as much (if any) of the car in the...
  5. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Cool. I will definitely try the WDR, that sounds easy. AFA moving it, it's on some 20" arm thing so I could definitely play with that a bit, but I kinda want to have it close to the door so I can yell at people through its tiny little speaker. If it's too far away, I'll be relegated to just...
  6. AveryFreeman

    Does Dahua NVR make the phone app work any better?

    Hey, I'm just curious if anyone who has the Dahua NVR has noticed if having an NVR gives the phone app better functionality/new features vs using it directly with cameras? Specifically - I've noticed Hikvision IVMS-4500 and Milestone phone apps both have multiple live feeds when you first open...
  7. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Lol yeah it's definitely due for a trim! Maybe I could cut tf out of it and see if that alone helps. Any ideas about exposure or anything like that? Edit: This is the same camera during the day - if you can see beyond 10 ft or not, you be the judge ;)
  8. AveryFreeman

    How can I get better definition at further range when camera is next to porch light?

    Hey, I have this IPC-HFW1831C-PIR mini-bullet. It's a nice little camera, I like its features as a front-door cam. But the picture at night really sucks for any distance further than the porch. A lot of that I think is because it's next to the porch light. The porch shows up well, but...
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  9. AveryFreeman

    Good quality Dahua mini bullet camera

    Yeah, totally. It's not as nice as my IPC-T5442TM-AS cameras because of smaller sensor - those have been my go-to for sure. But it's actually pretty nice during the day. Here's some examples: IPC-HFW1831C-PIR mini-bullet w/ 2-way audio (at 8MP downsampled by VMS client) IPC-T5442TM-AS...
  10. AveryFreeman

    Recommended Hikvision Driveway Camera (4MP or 8MP, ColurVue or Accusense G2?)

    I'll have to look Acusense up. I'm looking for some AI that doesn't require off-site server. Is it done inside the camera?
  11. AveryFreeman

    Good quality Dahua mini bullet camera

    I have a IPC-HFW1831C-PIR by my front door. Wasn't concerned about mounting issues or conspicuousness, but it definitely has those covered - it's very small and mounts to an included (tiny) camera mount, I think it's about 2" across. I mainly bought it because it has a mic + speaker (also...
  12. AveryFreeman

    Recommended Hikvision Driveway Camera (4MP or 8MP, ColurVue or Accusense G2?)

    I saw this camera and wanted to see what people think of it. I have a Dahua IPC-HFW1831C-PIR mini-bullet, but wanted to see if there was something similar from Hikvision since my friends and I have all decided Dahua's apps are totally lame by comparison. But I was skeptical of the security...
  13. AveryFreeman

    Looking for similar features to Wyze cameras in a conventional Camera+NVR setup

    Hey, So I have this friend, he really likes his Wyze cameras, mainly because they're cheap, easy to stick up + move, and he really likes the software's features Problem is, he's got like 50 of them on his Wifi, and they're starting to cause issues with some of his portable credit card machines...
  14. AveryFreeman

    Using POE Texas injectors with VLANs

    Are you using VLANs with your POE injector? Cuz, that was the OP...
  15. AveryFreeman

    Using POE Texas injectors with VLANs

    The OP is whether or not POE injectors can interfere with VLANs. I know 24v is not 802.3af. Yes, I know devices can interfere with each other, that's one reason why we're setting up VLANs.
  16. AveryFreeman

    Using POE Texas injectors with VLANs

    Hey, so I've never tried using a POE injector with VLANs before. Has anyone tried using POE injectors on a network using VLAN encapsulation? And if so, how'd that go? Have a friend with lots of streaming devices, network is starting to have latency issues. I'm pretty sure he'll have to get...
  17. AveryFreeman

    Reducing CPU usage when viewing Milestone via web or mobile clients

    Someone asked me a question via message, and I wanted to post response in forum in case other people could benefit from it I've noticed large CPU use when viewing all feeds via mobile client (or web). This member was asking me about it, and we discuss what we've done to ameliorate the...
  18. AveryFreeman

    IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV Video Quality

    Well, I read your review and the 2MP looked darker to my eye - but there's lots of other factors that could have been involved, the camera's light brightness, the aperture (possibly, although I don't personally know how), the fact that it has a different lens and sensor. It would be interesting...
  19. AveryFreeman

    IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV Video Quality

    I like the disco light feature to freak people out. I'd probably buy it just for that. In all seriousness, I have a camera overlooking an alley where any car who gets close enough to worry about would be backing into my fence less than 20ft away. I'm not super confident I'd be able to pull a...
  20. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    Yeah, I almost never turn on uPnP. About 60% of people connect remotely, but it's mostly for debugging purposes atm until I have time to research how to properly lock it down. Would you like our IP address? ;)
  21. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    I have an update: Two out of three cameras I upgraded with DH_IPC-HX2(1)XXX-Sag_EngSpnFrn_NP_Market_V2.800.0000000.5.R.200107 One of the cameras is just stuck at the firmware uploading page (thread): Dahua firmware update works on all but 1 camera - stuck at uploading The cameras appear to be...
  22. AveryFreeman

    Blue Iris w/ ONVIF camera VMD metadata

    Are there any real advantages to using BI's built in VMD over the camera, though? Just off hand, I'm thinking: Camera VMD positives: Offloads processing resources BI VMD positives: All in one place (easier to edit) Easier to set up
  23. AveryFreeman

    Blue Iris w/ ONVIF camera VMD metadata

    Cool, thanks - I already bought a copy and installed it on Windows LTSC 1809, just haven't set it up yet. I thought I read that in the cliff notes, it has been a while since I've read them - maybe it was another type of analysis I am mistaking it for? I'd be running VM on Xeon 2650-v4 and can...
  24. AveryFreeman

    Dahua firmware update works on all but 1 camera - stuck at uploading

    I might try that. Guh so many settings updated though! Oh well, it's worth a shot... thanks :)
  25. AveryFreeman

    Dahua firmware update works on all but 1 camera - stuck at uploading

    Having an issue upgrading my friend's HFW2831T-ZS, he bought 3 from Andy's Amazon store for his restaurant The reason I started asking about firmware updates is because my friend's HFW2831T-ZS have always acted funny. We have trouble connecting to camera recordings via DMSS app. Related...
  26. AveryFreeman

    Blue Iris w/ ONVIF camera VMD metadata

    Hello, I will be upgrading from Milestone Xprotect Essential+ for my home security system after becoming disillusioned by their licensing system - even the free version (Essential+) was complaining about camera licenses being in "grace period" from their licensing system thinking they were new...
  27. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    Well I tested the cameras locally over a weekend to iron out any kinks and never noticed anything until I put them in a dif system, so it's entirely possible there's some interactions with other equipment that were unforeseen, or something I neglected to test rigorously. I will definitely test...
  28. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    Yes, the firmware from the Canadian Dahua website is from october 7, but thank you anyway :)
  29. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    Yeah I'm not sure if the switch has any settings we can change, it's a black box (literally and figuritivey). I will check into it, though. The SG110-16hp is 802.3af compliant, so since the cameras are 802.3af it seems unlikely (to me) that they're going to negotiate a different standard with...
  30. AveryFreeman

    Unhappy with stability of HFW2831T-ZS cameras

    Thanks, I already got it off the Dahua website in Canada Two out of three cameras updated, the last one hangs on this: Very frustrating. Oh well, hopefully the firmware update helped the other two cameras, have been doing this for two hours, will figure it out later...
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