IPC-HFW5442E-S - no option for 60 FPS

[MicahJames]

Hello- I purchased these units since specs were advertised everywhere as 60 FPS @ 1080p. However, I dont see any option combination in the mainstream that surpasses 30 FPS @ 1080p. Does anyone know if there is a certain settings combination that i'm missing?

thank you!

 

[SouthernYankee]

Were did you purchase the camera ?

The PDF documentation for the camera from dahua only indicates 30FPS

 

[MicahJames]

eBay. There are a lot of sellers of this model and each of them list it at 1080@60

if you google search the aforementioned model there are a lot of 60 FPS mentions. But I see the official doc from dahua showing max resolution at 30. Hmm. I can contact the seller and inquire.

 

[SouthernYankee]

With ebay and amazon, you are dealing with Chinese vendors. There is no incentive to tell the truth, sales are what counts. The camera you have may have been hacked to English and may not support upgrades.

 

[MicahJames]

With ebay and amazon, you are dealing with Chinese vendors. There is no incentive to tell the truth, sales are what counts. The camera you have may have been hacked to English and may not support upgrades.

That’s very unfortunate. I reached out for support I’ll see what happens. Are you aware of any 60fps cameras with 1/1.8” censors ?

 

[fenderman]

That’s very unfortunate. I reached out for support I’ll see what happens. Are you aware of any 60fps cameras with 1/1.8” censors ?

What are you recording that requires 60fps?

 

[MicahJames]

What are you recording that requires 60fps?

No requirement. Just a beautiful picture. I will have it set at 30 at 3mp that still looks nice. I really enjoy the smoothness of 60 FPS for overview images that don’t require Face ID /detail

 

[fenderman]

No requirement. Just a beautiful picture. I will have it set at 30 at 3mp that still looks nice. I really enjoy the smoothness of 60 FPS for overview images that don’t require Face ID /detail

60 fps is a waste of resources.

 

[MicahJames]

60 fps is a waste of resources.

If you look at it from a resources/cpu standpoint, you would be correct.

 

[fenderman]

If you look at it from a resources/cpu standpoint, you would be correct.

Also storage. You need to use 4 times the bitrate to achieve the same image quality as 15fps.

 

[MicahJames]

Also storage. You need to use 4 times the bitrate to achieve the same image quality as 15fps.

I have the resources so I’m not concerned about that. I just wanted the extra frames for personal satisfaction. It’s ok it looks like I got a little lesson on eBay auctions

 

[Slacker]

Order a IPC-HFW7442H-Z from @EMPIRETECANDY. It's an awesome camera and does 60 fps.

 

[MicahJames]

thanks slacker ill look at that.

I found new firmware on dahlias website but there are four different versions. does anyone know the difference?

 

[wittaj]

@MicahJames - given where you bought the camera, in all likelihood trying to update will brick it. Look up how many bought a camera from a questionable source and bricked it trying to do a firmware update.

 

[MicahJames]

Seemed legit. Says it’s English and upgradable. Where do most people buy legit dahua cams

 

[wittaj]

I guess you can try and see, but it wouldn't be the first instance where they claim it is English version and up-gradable but isn't....

Most here will purchase from @EMPIRETECANDY

 

[MicahJames]

Dang. Ok good info to know. I messaged the seller about upgrading. I had no idea there was a black market for these cameras. Is it all the same hardware with different clone firmware? Hmm

 

[fenderman]

Dang. Ok good info to know. I messaged the seller about upgrading. I had no idea there was a black market for these cameras. Is it all the same hardware with different clone firmware? Hmm

You should have no problem updating that camera as its an international model dahua.

 

[MicahJames]

You should have no problem updating that camera as its an international model dahua.

Thanks! Do you happen to know which of those four options I should choose?

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Just upate the firmware with this one.