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    BI Main and Sub Streams out of Sync

    I have a cheap CTronics (generic Chinese) PTZ camera. For 2 years it's been pretty reliable for what it is but lately the sub and main streams are getting out of sync. There's no pattern to it. Sometimes they're off, other times they match fine. When I live view the camera through the device...
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    Recommendation Needed: 30x Optical Zoom

    I have a small BI setup with only 3 cameras. One of my cameras is shooting the end of my driveway which is approximately 400ft away from the camera. I'm currently using this device: Amazon.com I'd say that I'm mildly pleased with it. It was cheap and a good way to see if the size camera would...
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    WiFi Solar Camera (stay with me)

    First - I KNOW THIS IS NOT IDEAL! Now that is out of the way, hear me out. I have a creek that runs through the back yard. I can’t see it well from the house. I want to monitor the water level so I know if we are in any real flood danger. I have modest WiFi at the creeks edge - about 25/25...
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    IP8M-2796EW-AI Key Frame Help in Blue Iris

    Just got this Amcrest IP8M-2796EW-AI. Working to get it setup. I can't seem to get the Key Frame above .50 on the Main Stream. The Sub Stream is working great. I'm using Blue Iris 5.7.9.12. Camera firmware is up to date. Current Settings: Encoding: H.265 Smart Codec: Off Resolution...
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    IR Exposure Problems

    Hi All, New to BI so I’m still feeling things out. Also, my first home IP camera. It’s a generic Chinese PTZ camera with the “IP Camera” web interface. It is installed to look down my lane and is focused about 250 feet out - the IR is quite powerful and delivers surprisingly decent video...