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    H.264+ and H.264 zip

    How does h.265 fit into h.264+ or h.264 zip standards or is it another video standard?
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    Replacement for 2332 ?

    Do you know if Blue Iris support these cameras - 2345/3345? Thanks in advance!
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    H.264+ and H.264 zip

    Thank you for everyone's contribution. By the sounds of it, Blue Iris will have no problems supporting the 4MP cameras. :-)
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    H.264+ and H.264 zip

    The newer 4MP cameras from HIKVISION supports h.264+ Can anyone confirm if BI supports h.264+ or h.264 zip? Thank you!
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    Hikvision Dealer

    According to HIKVISION, authorized dealers/resellers are not allowed to sell them online.
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    Hikvision ds-2cd3942f-i

    I have a DS 2332 monitoring my driveway and front door but looking for a 180 degree camera to monitor the backyard. Just wondering if anyone on this forum have the HIKVISION DS-2CD3942F-I 180 degree camera..
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    IOS Camera App

    I'm using Blue Iris as well as my NVR. Works great and easy to setup
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    Setting Up iVMS-4200 to find HIKVision D2332 Camera

    thanks for the info. I was able to update the IP address to an IP from my subnet. Just need to figure out how to get the video stream to work in iVMS-4200.
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    Setting Up iVMS-4200 to find HIKVision D2332 Camera

    I've installed the iVMS-4200 software and trying to setup my HIKVISION D2332 camera. The D2332 is listed in the DEVICE MANAGEMENT tab at the bottom of the screen with an IP address of 192.0.0.64. How do I change the IP to match my subnet 192.168.1.xxx? When I double click on the entry, the...
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    Foscam FI9853EP for outdoor use

    Thanks for the suggestion. I've already ordered the 2432 for indoor use and the 2332 for outdoor use mount under the eaves. I did consider the ds-2cd2132f-iws but shyed away from it because of the dome design - IR reflection. Do you have any images you can share with me taken in daylight...
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    New to home IP security systems

    I paid $85 for the 2332 and $81 for the 2432. I ordered them week ago from Aliexpress. Unfortunately because of the Chinese New Years holiday the product has not been shipped yet. I'm expecting to received the cameras towards the latter part of March. Not sure what to expect yet since this...
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    New to home IP security systems

    I ordered my 2 HIKVISION cameras from Aliexpress - 2332 & 2432. Like yourselves, I wanted to have the local support by purchasing the cameras from amazon.com and supporting the US economy. After talking with hikvision, US warranty is only available if purchased from an 'authorized' store...
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    Foscam FI9853EP for outdoor use

    fenderman, you've got me convinced! I've been testing various cameras - DLINK, Trendnet, etc which are all 1.3M cameras. Now I'm seriously considering the HIKVISION 2432 you recommeded - http://www.hikvision.com/en/us/Products_show.asp?id=9842 Do you know if the DS-2CD2432F-IW is wireless...
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    Foscam Runing Specials on Blue Iris v4

    I hear you!! I was very hesitant dealing with them. Thought BI was crippled to only support their cameras only. It was not easy placing my order with them! Paid via PayPal but the link between them was not working properly. Took a few calls to confirm did not go through. I downloaded BI...
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    Images and Video from HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I

    Networkcameracritic, http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/ipc-hdw4300c-620.html This camera has a vandal proof rating of IK10
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    Images and Video from HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I

    Just curious but does anyone know what the vandal proof rating is for the 2332 cameras?
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    Foscam Runing Specials on Blue Iris v4

    Just a heads up, FOSCAM is running a special on Blue Iris v4 USA: Blue Iris Professional (Digital Key) for $34.99 - use coupon code "IRISBLUEUS"​ http://foscam.us/accessories/blue-iris.html Canada: Blue Iris Professional (Digital Key) for $39.99 CDN - use coupon code "IRISBLUECA"​...
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    New to home IP security systems

    rvernon510, I'm also new here as well and have learned lots from people such as fenderman as well as other forum members. HIK VISION is the way to go as fenderman has stated. I did consider the 8953 for outdoor use but now ordered the HIK Vision 2332's instead. Good luck!
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    Going from BI 4 64bit to 32bit

    dave, thanks for the posting the information. I just purchased BI v4 for my system. I've been running the 64bit version in demo mode with 1 camera with no issues. Once I get the key code, I will export my existing settings from the 64bit demo version (if I can) then import the settings to my...
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    Best Place to Buy HIK Vision

    very glad to hear the confirmation! I'm still waffling between the 4mm and 2.8mm lens on the 2332. Do you know if the lens can be changed at a later date or or is it fixed? thanks!
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    Best Place to Buy HIK Vision

    fenderman, I've never ordered from aliexpress before, just only eBay and amazon.com. Its re-assuring to hear that members of this forum have opted to buy their HIKVISION cameras from alixepress and eBay to avoid the higher local prices. I'm getting the impression the failure rates on the...
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    Best Place to Buy HIK Vision

    Based on the posts in this forum, lots of people are buying the HIV Vision cameras from Aliexpress and eBay simply because of the cost savings. Is there a way tell if they're the real thing or counterfeits? Any suggestion for online retailers who sell the HIK Vision cameras at competitive...
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    Images and Video from HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I

    Ambient isn't a problem for me at the front of the house especially with a city lamp post right at the end of my driveway. We also have an IR sensor which turns on all the lights located at the front of the house - front door and the lights on either side of rage garage door. I'm leaning...
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    Images and Video from HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I

    Very impressive video and images in day light and the evening! You've definitely got me convinced with the crisp clear videos!
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    Images and Video from HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I

    I've short listed my IP camera to either the HIK Vision DS-2CD2312-I or DS-2CD2332-I Does anyone have videos / pictures taken during the day as well as at night using the IR you can share with me? I'd like to see what the video and image quality is like before committing. Thank you in advance !
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    BI Support for Raspberry PI and/or Webcam on Laptop

    Not if this is the right forum to post this but ............ I've been tinkering with both the arduinos and raspberry pi's for a couple of years. Does anyone know if BI supports the Raspberry Pi with camera with the PTZ mechanism? I also have a couple of spare laptops laying around not doing...
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    Foscam FI9853EP for outdoor use

    fenderman, do you have the hikvision 2312? If yes, will you be able to share images and videos during the day and at night with the IR? I prefer to see actual images from the camera before buying. for warranty purposes, any problems buying the HIK Vision cameras from amazon.com or ebay...
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    Hikvision on Ebay

    I contacted HIK Vision support yesterday to confirm the specifications on the DS-@CD2312-1 camera. For some reason, tech support asked who I would be purchasing my cameras from. I told him it would be an online dealer such as amazon.com. I was told there is absolutely NO warranty on the HIK...
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    IOS Camera App

    I currently have the DLINK DCS5010L camera installed but the 640 x 480 resolution SUCKS. However, the software to access the camera for my iPhone is great. The DLINK camera is connect to my home network is connected to mydlink.com. The DLINK IOS app connect to mydlink.com which allows me to...
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    Foscam FI9853EP for outdoor use

    this whole security camera stuff is all new to me. for now, I'm really just looking for an indoor camera to keep an eye on my fish tank - lights on, flooding, etc. Just wanted a way to connect to view while traveling. I never thought of buying a NVR but will consider depending on the price...