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I recently setup 6 servers, each with a 4TB WD Purple. 3 of them failed initialization an had to be replaced. Other than that I've had no problems with WD Purple since we started using them about six months ago and so far I've deployed about 50 disks, mostly 2 TB.

What monitor are you using? And how do you connect it to your multiplexer?

Maybe I don't understand what you want. I thought you wanted to select different cameras displayed on several monitors. With a matrix you can send any camera's image to any monitor. You connect the cameras to the matrix which have a loopthru to the DVR. Then you connect monitors to the monitor outputs and then easily send any camera to any monitor.

In the new Smart Client there is an option to export a new player with database export. This is not available in Go as I understand and I haven't found it for download on MS' site. Maybe you could download a trial version of a higher version and extract the player that way.

Hi, I'm not familiar with the specific software You're using but strange phenomenons can occur if the software isn't fully compatible with the camera. If you don't have the exact driver for a specific camera it might work properly if You set it up to act as some similar camera - for a while, but occasionally things like those you describe can happen. Also make sure that the recording software supports the specific firmware version in the camera. I've had some similar issues with IQeye and Milestone, but after downgrading the camera's firmware to the level supported by the correct device pack it works great.

I checked the sample of the H.264. It looks good. It is from a tradeshow and the image is as good as one would expect. It is always hard to compare images from different scenes and cameras but it appears to be more crisp than for example the 'old' 5 Mpix. I compared the sample from the 5mpix at the foodcourt but the lighting is very much different so I can't really tell. I haven't yet seen the pricelist that will be effective of Oct 25. Probably about the same as Axis Q1755 or a little lower. I'm not sure about the zoom function, if it works like the Q1755 or not. Otherwise I guess it'll be in the Sony CH/DH240 price span.

I suggest you look for a professional to do the job. I'm sure you have the ability to hook up some cameras and all but there are more parameters to have a good setup that will do a good job for you. It's a question of buying at the lowest price or lowest cost. A cheap system may get expensive in the long run as it may not function properly under certain circumstances which a professional would take into account. A system that doesn't do the job is wasted money.

How did the zoom work? Does it need refocusing when you zoom in or does it work like a ptz? Sony's DH140 is quite nice but the zoom function is only usable when installing. Software driven optical zoom and auto focus are for set up only. Usually, but Axis Q1755 works like a PTZ. It has a "gatekeeper" function so that it can zoom in when activity occurs in a certain area.

How did the zoom work? Does it need refocusing when you zoom in or does it work like a ptz? Sony's DH140 is quite nice but the zoom function is only usable when installing.

If you are planning to catch ghosts on camera i'd say any camera and dvr would do. If you plan on getting any reality connected objects on camera for a cheap buck you should take a look at Synology NAS. A few decent d/n cameras, a PoE-switch and a Synology DS210+ with for example 2X500 gb disks and you have a very nice little setup that will do a great job. IR-illumination would be recommended in dark areas. I wouldn't go for an analog system today when you can get very nice cameras with higher resolution at a lower cost than good analog systems a few years ago.

Here is Sony's solution 'View DR'.

Far too often camera specs are focused on pixels and dynamic range. I rarely read how out of focus a lens is at the edge of an image at wide angle. The advantage of using a 5 mpix-camera at 90° view in a store is lost when using a cheap mediocre lens that blurs 30% of the image. What brands of lenses do you prefer when it comes to image quality? Some manufacturers may be better at zoom lenses but worse on fixed or viceversa. Opinons?

I'm borrowing my own thread here. I need an (actually 20 pcs) 8-48 mm lens with f/1.0 (5-50mm will do as well). Anyone know of any? Edit: Never mind, found one, 1/2" Goyo Optical

I've never delt with these connectors in that way but they usually are either crimped or soldered. I don't see why you have to go with these connectors. It's for power supply i guess and i would use something like this instead

In Sweden they should cost about 500 SEK (~65usd) and you can add up to 26 cameras.

I use managed PoE-switches which allows me to cut the power and restart any camera in the network remotely. IP-systems do save a lot of work, but then I have to figure out other ways of making money...

Probably not but was there a budget? Now Milestone is an option even at low end setups. Milestone Essential was released the other day and I'm not sure what they're after but base license incl two cam licenses comes at ~1000 SEK (~130 usd) which leaves a little more for better cameras.

It has about the same price as the Panasonic IP WDR Dome. I could go for it and demand the money from the Hotel. I can say that it is the only camera that will do the job well, but I have to be sure! Have you tested any IP WDR camera? Have you tested this specific model? I haven't tested it myself yet but I recently won a contract for a court where I will use this camera. I've only seen sample footage. I wouldn't use it at the court unless I know it will do the job. There is also Avigilon, another great system. Their cameras together with their software is exceptional in dynamics. It's in the same price level as a Milestone setup with sony cameras. Avigilon has sample footage on their website so you can judge for yourself.

I'd go for the Sony DH-140. It might be the best WDR-camera out there. http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-SNCDH140/ If you go for a cheaper model that doesn't do the job then the money spent would be wasted.

What you need is a videomatrix. Here is a small from Videotec http://www.videotec.com/en/page_231.html and here is a larger http://www.videotec.com/en/page_233.html

I don't know in what context that word is used but it could mean recording while watching something else in the player. It might also mean recording a stream you are watching in a live player such as windows media player.

...But not at megapixel resolution, though. Those Sanyo's are 2 Megapixel. I'm thinking about trying them at a local hospital we service to replace some analog Pelco Spectra's, once Exacq supports them. Multieye-Hybrid should work fine. It handles both and IP cameras up to 20 Mpix per channel. http://www.artec.de/en/products/multieye/products/multieye-hybrid-recorder.html

Hi, I couldn't find anything useful on the web either but You can try contacting: Bewator Ltd Brecon House Llantarnam Park Cwmbran, NP44 3AB United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 0871 386 0800 Fax: +44 (0)0871 386 0888 e-mail: sales@bewator.co.uk www.bewator.co.uk That address might have changed since Bewator now is a part of Siemens. If you don't succed, PM me and I'll see what my contacts in Sweden can dig up.

Have you read this thread? viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3492&start=0

Hi, I wonder if anyone has setup a system covering a large area using wireless accesspoints? I'm setting up a system at a large industrial complex to cover the perimeter. My idea is to spread 6 point to point APs over the area. Each AP handles maximum 3 cameras with 1,3 Mpix (through a small switch) and some PTZs. This is to avoid burying a lot of optocables to cover the area which would of course work best, but the cost would be quite high. Anyone have any experience in this kind of setup? Things to concern, avoid? Suggestions?