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iirc there's a review at ipcamtalk..
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update:
info on NVRs / VMS which work well with this camera
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ID distance theoretical for both the 2.8mm and 3.6mm versions of this camera
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update 2:
Fiberangel shares his info for a Raspberry Pi 4 as a NVR: ( thanks and repped fiber! )
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more info on can I use this on...X NVR
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update 3:
Indie_airship posted a decent quick youtube review on it
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Here's a comparison that youtuber did with this Amcrest and 3 other cameras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avIzrQO
The review is quick, but does a decent job as an intro quick review.
Note - you can tune the parameters of the cameras ( especially Amcrest and Hikvision ) to get better images, and also you can tune them just to capture reflective license plates ( check out the ipcamtalk lpr section for more on this - it is a bit of an "art form" )
That said, the ban is only for US government and contractors. No prohibition as far as you using them as a private party.
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Been watching for deals from Amcrest on Amazon Prime Day.. really did not see much.
Could be significant issues with the supply chain = low inventory levels.
Also was looking for PoE switch deals.. did not see enough on that either...
Amazon Prime Day was not as good for me as in the past..
Been watching for deals from Amcrest on Amazon Prime Day.. really did not see much.
Could be significant issues with the supply chain = low inventory levels.
Also was looking for PoE switch deals.. did not see enough on that either...
Amazon Prime Day was not as good for me as in the past..
But that being said.. Can someone recommend a good poe or poe+ switch to pair with this?
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Once you download the zip file, extract the folder to your desktop.
Go into settings and upgrade with the .bin file. I used the PAL version (no particular reason). I will try the NTSC version once I get a chance.
Name of the .bin file I used to upgrade:
DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_PN_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313.bin
Credit to post #41 from Rdog on this slickdeals.
I followed this link https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/bud...947/page-2
Download was in post #28 from sdkid page 2 of the ipcamtalk forum.
Copy and paste this link https://www.dahuasecuri
I upgraded using the Pal Version
Download
NTSC Version:
DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_NP_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313
08/04/2020
PAL Version : DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_PN_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313
08/04/2020
From the ipcamtalk forum, I didn't do much research into reverting the firmware. From what I came across, there may not be a way to revert back to Amcrest firmware. Please read the forum below.
https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/bud...947/page-7
Credit to Post # 123 from patrocle on the ipcamtalk forum page 7
If you are able to find the Amcrest firmware and successfully upgrade, please let us know.
https://amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe
Hope I covered everything. Please read the forum and proceed at your own risk.
I've seen some pictures of the bottom of the camera and it isn't a flush flat service which means I can't stick it on the wall using two-sided mounting tape.
Any suggestions?
I've seen some pictures of the bottom of the camera and it isn't a flush flat service which means I can't stick it on the wall using two-sided mounting tape.
Any suggestions?
HTH
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HTH
I live on a street with no street lights and while i have some exterior lighting the detail was just ok. I was hopeful that this would be good lower cost camera as i would like to add a few more to my system but I think im going to return it and save up a few more dollars for true startlight. I think i would rather spend double and have a few really good quality images then a bunch of cameras that only work marginally good at night.
If your only concerned about the daytime image it is exceptional. You will have no problem being able to fully ID anyone who sholdnt be on your property.
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Once you download the zip file, extract the folder to your desktop.
Go into settings and upgrade with the .bin file. I used the PAL version (no particular reason). I will try the NTSC version once I get a chance.
Name of the .bin file I used to upgrade:
DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_PN_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313.bin
Credit to post #41 from Rdog on this slickdeals.
I followed this link https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/bud...947/page-2 [ipcamtalk.com]
Download was in post #28 from sdkid page 2 of the ipcamtalk forum.
Copy and paste this link https://www.dahuasecurity.com/sea...531T-AS-S2 [dahuasecurity.com] to your browser.
I upgraded using the Pal Version
Download
NTSC Version:
DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_NP_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313
08/04/2020
PAL Version : DH_IPC-HX25(8)XX-Molec_MultiLang_PN_V2.800.0000000.15.R.200313
08/04/2020
From the ipcamtalk forum, I didn't do much research into reverting the firmware. From what I came across, there may not be a way to revert back to Amcrest firmware. Please read the forum below.
https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/bud...947/page-7 [ipcamtalk.com]
Credit to Post # 123 from patrocle on the ipcamtalk forum page 7
If you are able to find the Amcrest firmware and successfully upgrade, please let us know.
https://amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe
Hope I covered everything. Please read the forum and proceed at your own risk.
That being said, the latest Amcrest firmware should be feature identical. You could be voiding your warranty to gain nothing and possibly brick your device.
From when I initially researched this, the Dahua firmware flash wasn't perfect and I think I read some problems where something wasn't functional afterwards. Was it smartIR not working right? I can't find it now.
Also is an Intel NUC good enough to run BI? And on the other route what would be a good NVR to pair this with if one wanted to go that route?
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Paired easily with Lorex NVR as well.