Ok, Thanks so much for the info, It does indeed have auto-track, my smooth brain did not know how to set it up.
Again, thanks so much!
Review: Dahua SD5A425XA-HNR 4MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ
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Again, thanks so much!
prsmith777
Getting comfortable
I just purchased this PTZ through Andy and should be arriving in the next few weeks.
I happened to stumble upon the topic of PTZ cycle limits on the SD49225XA thread. Am I correct to assume this is going to apply to this model as well? Anyone have any idea how many cycles it takes to get to this limit? Is there anywhere in the settings to see how many cycles the camera has currently?
I'm wondering if Dahua is using the same chips and motors on the 5A425 and 49225. Or maybe the 5A425 has upgraded versions
I do plan on using spotter cameras and no patrol, so this probably should not be an issue.
I have plans for a different PTZ where it will follow cars along a road. That would probably give 50-100 trackings per day. Limits might be reached in this scenario fairly quickly I would think
I happened to stumble upon the topic of PTZ cycle limits on the SD49225XA thread. Am I correct to assume this is going to apply to this model as well? Anyone have any idea how many cycles it takes to get to this limit? Is there anywhere in the settings to see how many cycles the camera has currently?
I'm wondering if Dahua is using the same chips and motors on the 5A425 and 49225. Or maybe the 5A425 has upgraded versions
I do plan on using spotter cameras and no patrol, so this probably should not be an issue.
I have plans for a different PTZ where it will follow cars along a road. That would probably give 50-100 trackings per day. Limits might be reached in this scenario fairly quickly I would think
I would think it would be the same.
Somewhere on here I thought someone said it is 500,000 cycles, but someone that got the warning had it on auto-patrol every 15 seconds (so 5,760 cycles per day) and got the warning at 439 days, or 2,528,640 cycles, so at 100 trackings per day, you will be fine
Josh Bennett
n3wb
I've been trying to download the updated firmware for my PTZ1A225-HNR-XA from Dahua's site HERE but after download it just says the file is corrupted... I've tried different browsers and different computers but still the same issue. I have a strange issue with the camera, it will just cycle back and forth over and over again, almost like an IDLE route but I dont have any IDLE options configured... Think the website file is bad?
Have you tried a factory reset and set the camera up from scratch without importing in settings?
Josh Bennett
n3wb
Not yet, ive considered doing that but would like to try the firmware update first...
Best practice to do a firmware update is to factory reset, flash the firmware, and then factory reset again and build the camera from scratch...
Too many instances of a firmware not taking properly if you do not do these steps...
Too many instances of a firmware not taking properly if you do not do these steps...
Try following some of the suggestions in the recent threads that discuss how to get it back:
How to view Dahua cameras without browser plugins
In Edge is the Looks like microsoft has begun rolling out edge updates that permanently disable IE as of feb.14th. I can no longer run IE - it now redirects to &#$@&#$ edge. Fortunately it looks like you can define sites/ip's for IE compatibility mode but they expire after a month (why?)...
Looks Like Internet Explorer Died Today
This morning it was working fine to view my Hikvision NVR's. Then this afternoon I wanted to look at something and when I clicked to open IE it reverted me back to Windows Edge. I could not browse the NVRs using the IP addresses. So, come to find out Edge does have a section that will open in...
Looks Like Internet Explorer Died Today
This morning it was working fine to view my Hikvision NVR's. Then this afternoon I wanted to look at something and when I clicked to open IE it reverted me back to Windows Edge. I could not browse the NVRs using the IP addresses. So, come to find out Edge does have a section that will open in...
I have the random reboot and bitrate changing issues that others have mentioned with this camera. I downloaded the latest firmware (DH_SD-Prometheus_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.812.0000032.2.R.220804) from Dahua. However, when I try to extract the .ZIP, I get a popup that it's invalid. Is there another location where I can find this firmware?
I have this file if you want it.
Thank you for the offer but Andy already sent it over.
Robertomcat
Pulling my weight
Hello, good morning.
Since I am also interested in this SD5A425XA-HNR camera (but the one we all really like is the SD8C845FG-HNF
) and I would like to ask you a few questions related to this camera. And I would also have to ask if there is still availability and the price of both.
I see that this camera generates a lot of sympathy and there are many people who have bought it, I am also hesitating to buy it as the SD8C845FG-HNF model I think is going to be really expensive, although the 8 Mpx, the 1/1.2 sensor and the 45X zoom makes this camera not to be taken out of my head, like a summer love.
First of all, forgive me @wittaj because I keep asking for information in different posts about different cameras, and he is always helping me.
The camera I want to incorporate is only going to be dedicated to a weather station, so the only thing that matters the most to me is the hardware and not the software as I am only looking for basic things.
The first thing I wanted to ask you is if this camera can be set to stay in various positions throughout the day. For example (below in the image I put a little graphic description) that the camera stays still for half an hour focusing on a part of a mountain, then another place and so on in a loop.
Then I would also be interested to know if this camera can look at an angle towards the sky, so that the view is not only 90° to the mast, but also 45°, for example.
And finally, and I think this will be a basic thing that it will also incorporate, is to be able to send images to an external FTP server, and to set the sending with a timer of three minutes or so.
Thank you very much for all the information you have contributed to this post, I have read it all, but the information I was looking for was not there.
Since I am also interested in this SD5A425XA-HNR camera (but the one we all really like is the SD8C845FG-HNF
) and I would like to ask you a few questions related to this camera. And I would also have to ask if there is still availability and the price of both.I see that this camera generates a lot of sympathy and there are many people who have bought it, I am also hesitating to buy it as the SD8C845FG-HNF model I think is going to be really expensive, although the 8 Mpx, the 1/1.2 sensor and the 45X zoom makes this camera not to be taken out of my head, like a summer love.
First of all, forgive me @wittaj because I keep asking for information in different posts about different cameras, and he is always helping me.
The camera I want to incorporate is only going to be dedicated to a weather station, so the only thing that matters the most to me is the hardware and not the software as I am only looking for basic things.
The first thing I wanted to ask you is if this camera can be set to stay in various positions throughout the day. For example (below in the image I put a little graphic description) that the camera stays still for half an hour focusing on a part of a mountain, then another place and so on in a loop.
Then I would also be interested to know if this camera can look at an angle towards the sky, so that the view is not only 90° to the mast, but also 45°, for example.
And finally, and I think this will be a basic thing that it will also incorporate, is to be able to send images to an external FTP server, and to set the sending with a timer of three minutes or so.
Thank you very much for all the information you have contributed to this post, I have read it all, but the information I was looking for was not there.
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You gonna love me answering your questions LOL...Hello, good morning.
Since I am also interested in this SD5A425XA-HNR camera (but the one we all really like is the SD8C845FG-HNF
I see that this camera generates a lot of sympathy and there are many people who have bought it, I am also hesitating to buy it as the SD8C845FG-HNF model I think is going to be really expensive, although the 8 Mpx, the 1/1.2 sensor and the 45X zoom makes this camera not to be taken out of my head, like a summer love.
First of all, forgive me @wittaj because I keep asking for information in different posts about different cameras, and he is always helping me.
The camera I want to incorporate is only going to be dedicated to a weather station, so the only thing that matters the most to me is the hardware and not the software as I am only looking for basic things.
The first thing I wanted to ask you is if this camera can be set to stay in various positions throughout the day. For example (below in the image I put a little graphic description) that the camera stays still for half an hour focusing on a part of a mountain, then another place and so on in a loop.
Then I would also be interested to know if this camera can look at an angle towards the sky, so that the view is not only 90° to the mast, but also 45°, for example.
And finally, and I think this will be a basic thing that it will also incorporate, is to be able to send images to an external FTP server, and to set the sending with a timer of three minutes or so.
Thank you very much for all the information you have contributed to this post, I have read it all, but the information I was looking for was not there.
Most of the Dahua PTZs other than the one I sent you about in your other thread have a limit looking upward of 15 degrees.
All of the Dahua PTZ cameras have a cycle option that it can rotate among various presets at whatever frequency you want.
All of the Dahua cameras have an option to send to FTP servers or save local to an SD card or to a computer. Here is how to set it up:
DahuaWiki
dahuawiki.com
Robertomcat
Pulling my weight
So that's all clear, I just need to know how much money I decide to invest, because from $750 to more than $2,000 is a big difference.You gonna love me answering your questions LOL...
Most of the Dahua PTZs other than the one I sent you about in your other thread have a limit looking upward of 15 degrees.
All of the Dahua PTZ cameras have a cycle option that it can rotate among various presets at whatever frequency you want.
All of the Dahua cameras have an option to send to FTP servers or save local to an SD card or to a computer. Here is how to set it up:
DahuaWiki
Thank you very much.
Well the SD8C845FG-HNF gives you an extra 5 degrees of tilt, so 20 degrees.
Just something else to push you that way LOL.
Robertomcat
Pulling my weight
You're making like the demon next to my ear telling me to jump into the abyss
Another thing against the SD8C845FG-HNF model is its large size, because it is 43 cm high, compared to 33 cm for the SD5A425XA-HNR. Anyone who sees a camera of that size will think I'm spying on them 24/7
railcam
Getting the hang of it
Its only a 2mp camera and been out a while but you might want to take a look at the DH-PTZ1A225-HNR-XA That could look straight up at the sky should you so wish. Additionaly the SD8 series of cameras are very heavy and i certainly would not want to put one on a pole unless it was a substantial diameter we have one that we purchased for a locaton that fell through and now its an expensive skyline/weather cam on my chimney.You're making like the demon next to my ear telling me to jump into the abyss
Another thing against the SD8C845FG-HNF model is its large size, because it is 43 cm high, compared to 33 cm for the SD5A425XA-HNR. Anyone who sees a camera of that size will think I'm spying on them 24/7
Yeah I have proposed that 2MP camera to him at least 3 times and he keeps rejecting it LOL.
Please post some video of your SD8 skyline and weathercam shots.