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    Recommended mounting height for security cameras

    Mounting height is one of the biggest mistakes I see DIYers make. Too high and you just get the top of people's heads; too low and it's easy to tamper with. For most Aussie houses, the sweet spot is 2.4m to 3m (8-10ft) off the ground. Quick tips: Gives good face and shoulder detail for...
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    Connecting PoE IP Cameras to Your NVR

    if you're setting up a new PoE NVR system or expanding an existing one, here’s a quick, no-nonsense DIY guide on getting everything connected and configured correctly without needing a pro. ️ What You Need NVR with built-in PoE ports & IP cameras CAT6 Ethernet cables (one per camera)...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-ANZ-S2 Review

    Been running a couple of these at a residential front door and a small shopfront entry. Writing this up because most threads on the 3849 are either spec dumps or "it's great" with no detail. Quick Specs Resolution 8 MP (3840×2160) Lens 2.8 mm fixed, F1.6, ~102° H-FOV Night Smart Dual...
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    Recent Rise in Theft – Are Dahua Cameras Reliable Enough?

    Fair point. I see the light now. Those shots really drive home the importance of focal length over resolution. Still learning the ropes here:)thanks for the reality check before I (or anyone else) spent money on the wrong gear!
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    Recent Rise in Theft – Are Dahua Cameras Reliable Enough?

    Sorry, I'm currently using a 6MP Dahua camera at the moment. An 8MP should definitely give you better resolution. You can give it a quick search online,you maybe find heaps of examples...
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    Recent Rise in Theft – Are Dahua Cameras Reliable Enough?

    Dahua's pretty solid for what you're describing. Been using a WizSense setup at my place for over a year now. The human/vehicle detection is genuinely good, barely any false alerts from cats or passing headlights. For late-night theft concerns, I'd lean toward the TiOC series if budget allows...
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    Camera suggestions for outdoor, no power, no sun, no internet?

    Look, mate, skip the ugly trail cams and the multiple SIM cards. Grab a couple of sleek battery cams with AI person detection to filter out the sidewalk noise, hook them both up to a single industrial 4G Wi-Fi router to save on data costs, and just run a 10-metre DC extension cable from your...
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    I'm determined to do it Right this time...

    Since you're planning a full build, just post your floor plan and gear list in the main sub with a "System Design" flair; the blokes here love tearing into (and optimising) a good wiring map. Just a heads-up: skip the 4K-on-a-tiny-sensor traps and look into cameras with decent low-light sensors...
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    Rapid switching between IR and Color

    That rapid "hunting" is a classic pain in the neck and it definitely puts extra wear on the mechanical IR cut filter. You need to find the "threshold" or "hysteresis" settings in your config to widen the gap between when it switches, or just set a hard schedule for day/night mode so the poor...
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