MaxIcon 0 Posted April 10, 2013 There have been a few cases of lenses that were soft in one area, looking much like yours. Someone here had that problem, swapped out the lens (I think), and the problem went away. My Dahuas are soft in shadows when there's bright light - the grass can be sharp in the sunlight, but a foot away in shadow, it's really soft. This appears to be part of their processing algorithm, as others have complained about. As for the night shots, I haven't seen them yet, but my Dahuas all over-sharpen in medium low light (like just before and just after the mode changes), causing a lot of noise that looks like rectangular pixels. When the light drops more, it gets better. Dahua really needs to add a sharpening adjustment to these cams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kawboy12R 0 Posted April 10, 2013 EOppie, I got this VimeUhOh message when clicking on your Vimeo link- Sorry, "Wedding" was deleted at 12:21:27 Wed Dec 2, 2009. ’’We have no more information about it on our mainframe or elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EOppie 0 Posted April 20, 2013 EOppie, I got this VimeUhOh message when clicking on your Vimeo link- Sorry, "Wedding" was deleted at 12:21:27 Wed Dec 2, 2009. ’’We have no more information about it on our mainframe or elsewhere. https://vimeo.com/63764243 I left off the "3" when copying the link...whoopsies. Password is cam-it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spadjen 0 Posted April 21, 2013 are you using video analytics? what software are you running on that? looking for something like that other then motion detection but everything is big money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flynreelow 0 Posted April 21, 2013 EOppie, I got this VimeUhOh message when clicking on your Vimeo link- Sorry, "Wedding" was deleted at 12:21:27 Wed Dec 2, 2009. ’’We have no more information about it on our mainframe or elsewhere. https://vimeo.com/63764243 I left off the "3" when copying the link...whoopsies. Password is cam-it looks great. what software? Is that Vitamin D? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namkcitS 0 Posted April 21, 2013 looks great. what software? Is that Vitamin D? I would say its BlueIris with "overlay motion" enabled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kawboy12R 0 Posted April 21, 2013 Thx EOppie. Dynamic range looks pretty good. Good detail on the porch while the yard isn't washed out either. Looks to be focused too close though. The top of the ladder before it is moved is nice and sharp but the yard is fuzzy. You are fuzzy but improve as you get closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EOppie 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Sorry for my delay in responding. I am running BlueIris and had turned on motion overlay while I was testing the camera. I usually run it for a while to see what is triggering the camera and tweak my motion sensitivity settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bond, James Bond 0 Posted May 1, 2013 Empire Security's site is now taking pre-orders for shipment next week on this puppy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 1, 2013 How much are they asking for it? Why not get the Lorex 2-pack from Costco and load Hikvision firmware and get 3MP mini IR bullet for $175? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namkcitS 0 Posted May 1, 2013 I thought about this also...by the time you add tax then its 186.72 ea. in my state. Then add another 55.00 if you are not a Costco member (which I am not). Then after you flash it...there goes the warranty out the window. So all I can say the Dahua is cheaper in my world...given that it is a 2MP cam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bond, James Bond 0 Posted May 1, 2013 I seriously considered the Costco ones as well (already member). Having a Dahau NVR made the 3200S units a seemingly safer bet. Wasn't sure if anyone confirmed the Hiko's worked with Dahua NVR or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisP 0 Posted May 2, 2013 FYI- IPC-HFW3200S is now available. Price is $238. Anyone interested, PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 2, 2013 Ouch, that's a lot for that camera. I've seen it for $158 and thought that was high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 2, 2013 I thought about this also...by the time you add tax then its 186.72 ea. in my state. Then add another 55.00 if you are not a Costco member (which I am not). Then after you flash it...there goes the warranty out the window. So all I can say the Dahua is cheaper in my world...given that it is a 2MP cam. You can get the 3MP Hikvision version shipped from China for $138 + shipping, it's maybe $180 shipped, no sales tax, no Costco membership and you have a true 3MP camera supported by a manufacturer with a U.S. presence, just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisP 0 Posted May 3, 2013 What you are buying here is a camera with at least 2 year warranty, pre sale and post sale tech support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 3, 2013 DSD also offers support and 2 year warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted May 3, 2013 Nothing beats driving 20 minutes to your local distributor with a bad part and walking out with a new one. I just wish our local distributors had the same prices as the Chinese websites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buellwinkle 0 Posted May 3, 2013 We have them here in L.A., www.owltechcctv.com, authorized Dahua distributor. His prices are comparable to China, some things higher, some less. Had a booth at ISC West. Not retail though, for those thinking it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted May 10, 2013 Here is my night time video of my 3200S. I'll take some daytime in a day or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
