Search results

  1. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Actually, it was Andy that facilitated and is leading the meeting between Trump & Xi right now!
  2. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I think you guys are being a bit harsh on @EMPIRETECANDY about the price increases - bazillions of products are affected. For instance, this Samsung 4TB NVMe drive is currently(!) priced at $650. I bought it 8 months ago for ... wait-for-it ... wait-for-it ... $240. That's a 170% increase ...
  3. A

    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    So I'm confused - are you saying that since the SD5R404GA has a Starvis sensor, it should have better low-light capability than the PRO and 5442-S3 ... because it has a better technology sensor? If I try to compare using Dahua's spec's (ideally should be with similar conditions), it says for...
  4. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Here's a link that should get you past the paywall ... Note the Reader Comments at the bottom that echo what people here have been saying.
  5. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    So besides ID'ing a BOBcat as a human or a bobCAT as a feline, is there ANY noticeable difference in the image quality between the .4 and .6 firmware, especially in low light with moving objects?
  6. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Thanks @Looksee - I typically go Dahua->Products->Network Cameras->etc. ... and the Firmware is there (as a zip file) but no Release notes in that archive. I appreciate you educating me! P.S. And yes, those Release Notes are NOT encouraging ... and LOL @bigredfish on your disappointed there is...
  7. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    I downloaded the .zip file from the Dahua website for "DH_IPC-HX5XXX-Fourier_MultiLang_PN_Stream4_V3.146.0000000.6.R.260401" dates 2026_05_02 ... but didn't see any release notes/PDF? Yet-another-person interested in hearing/seeing(!) how it does in low light ...
  8. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    While I appreciate the humor, lets keep an open mind on the new update ... albeit I would be impressed if it can truly "fix" the "Pigpen 'Cloud of Dust'" Good news is the assessment should be pretty quick with the the "Headless Horseman" (aka golf cart driver) on hot standby for testing.
  9. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Just to clarify @steve1225 since you said "01 April" ... are you "messing" with us ... or is this legit?
  10. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    @bigredfish - The "Headless Horseman" (aka golf cart driver) is such a classic ... you will be posting that a decade from now! ;-)
  11. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Amen Brother on larger (and better!) sensors! ;-)
  12. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Does highlight "reduced motion blur", especially at the end. But yes, we'll need to see some real-life examples ... and ideally side-by-side against the 5442 and the PRO ... so see how "good" this is.
  13. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Ooops ... my wording was confusing as it sounds like I think it's varifocal ... but yea, I realize it's fixed focal ... just pointing out for any moderate zoom length fixed lens, DoF could be an issue. So main application may be an "area" camera with wide-angle lens with decent light gathering...
  14. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Ditto assuming that the 2MP are over the "entire" 1/1..8" sensor ... which seems consistent with the claim of larger pixel size. Also ditto what @steve1225 said that F/0.8 is impressive for light gathering ... but DoF could be an issue, especially at even moderate zoom lengths. In the camera...
  15. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Wait until there is Pro-TRIPLE-X ... ;-)
  16. A

    WizColor 2.0 is coming (15 April)

    Thanks for posting @steve1225 as helpful to get heads-up on stuff coming down the pipe. And thanks in advance @EMPIRETECANDY for sharing info/details when you are able to. Ditto what everyone else is saying and wants to know - is this just a software update (and if so, back-ported to existing...
  17. A

    EOM (End of Marketing and Sales) for 5442-S3 announced

    WAF -> Wife Acceptance Factor Often the most important issue to consider in ... just ... about ... anything! ;-)
  18. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    @Arjun : WRT to "dull/washed out" colors on the 4M. I don't have that, but on the 54PRO, it "boosts" the black ... so you don't have a full dynamic range - you can see this in the histogram. If you set Backlight->HLC=1 (heard this from the always smart @steve1225), and you get more dynamic range...
  19. A

    EOM (End of Marketing and Sales) for 5442-S3 announced

    @EMPIRETECANDY - If you need a "tester" for that varifocal "ZE", my DM's are open ... ;-)
  20. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    If you are OK posting, I'm sure there are others, besides me, that would like to know what you thought of the G6.
  21. A

    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    Hoping to see some new (more capable) sensors ...
  22. A

    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    I've been real happy with the Tendelux UV lights - I have both the DI10 and DI20 ... so search the forums for some examples of that from me and others. I'm sure there are other lights that will work fine - that's just what I have first-hand experience with.
  23. A

    Dahua Vari-focal Bullet timed jpeg upload has heavy jpeg artefacts

    Ooops ... sorry @ipgem - here's the link to the forum post.
  24. A

    Dahua Vari-focal Bullet timed jpeg upload has heavy jpeg artefacts

    Here's something I wrote a while ago about snapshots. Curious if you also see the change in dynamic range in web snapshots versus ffmpeg.
  25. A

    Dahua Vari-focal Bullet timed jpeg upload has heavy jpeg artefacts

    Does that apply to H.264B and H.264H ... and using AI Coding?
  26. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    Now you got us excited @steve1225 with your analysis (always appreciated) suggesting (link here?) new sensor!
  27. A

    Zoom setting of Varifocal conversion to Fixed Focal Lens

    Here's some testing I did that may be useful for 'ya ...
  28. A

    Dahua WizColor 5x59-PRO and SmartLight 5x59-IL new series

    While the upload date may show 2026, I'm pretty sure the latest firmware is 12/17/2025 ... which should be "V3.146.0000000.5.T, Build Date: 2025-12-17" Speaking of which, any mention @EMPIRETECANDY of another update coming?
  29. A

    2025 New Arrivals From EmpireTech

    LOL that @EMPIRETECANDY is going to have to start a new "2026" thread ... ;-)
  30. A

    What's in the Pipeline for Dahua's 2026 Lineup?

    I've read elsewhere how the G6 Pro is a "good" camera in low-light ... but based on your experience, the current crop of Dahua's cams (S3) are much better in low light?
Top Bottom