This camera seems to be rebranded by a dozen or so sellers. Anyone out there use Blue Iris software and got the PTZ functionality to work?
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It works with the wanscam camera profile. We use ISpy (similar to Blue Iris). These devices are super low grade. They will stop working/stop responding, yank'em down replace with another unit and then reset to factory default then reconfigure and it is ready for when your replacement unit fails to respond... Good luck! We are replacing these with either AXIS or Bosch no more cheap Chinese knockoffs. PS these don't allow you to modify the FTP name to be over writeable, which is why we had to use ISpy software...
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When I use the digital blue software the picture in normal, not blue. The border is blue. Do the top and bottom lights work?There are other web cam programs that work. Maybe try Manycam
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I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my... » Read More I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. « Show Less
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I'm using this camera with Blue Iris software and it does the motion detection. I have tried to get the Grandstream software to work with no success. The Blue Iris software just runs in Windows 7. I did get the IP phone in the camera to work with Asterisk. The camera auto answers the phone and I can talk and hear anyone close to the camera.
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This camera has no built in storage. you can set it up to use an FTP server to store files. You can set up email to receive photos. Blue Iris has the ability to store video to a usb drive or network drive. Then you have to run a pc 24/7 and the $49.00 cost of the software. The WEBUI should have the ability to do that without a pc or external software. If they don't come up with a firmware upgrade and a better WEBUI I'm asking for a refund.
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I am using this software for other camera's. Try using Blue Iris software or another software package. Should allow better management.
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Nope, just enable port forwarding for the port that Blue Iris wants. You get that under web cast under options. A little intimidating at first to get things going, I was frustrated until I figured out how to do things. You can get a hold of me at www.sumpterpinesrvpark.com, email the owners. I currently have 31 cameras, all HD version.
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I am using 7 of this camera with Blue Iris software on a pc.and using 3 of them on a Dahua NVR (same brand) at a diffrent location. It's always better to use the same brand NVR .be carful when buying NVR some of them say that they support 16 cameras but they only support 4cameras at 3mp. So if you are trying to connect 16 cameras at full 3mp then you need to by a more powerful NVR or buy multiple NVRs.
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It works pretty well and for the price point it I haven't seen a better one. I using it with the Blue Iris software which is recording movement from the cameras and I have had issues switch day to night.
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Double check on the swann website about the resolution. It does support 1 PTZ camera, but the ones that come with the system are fixed.
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You can put your email address in the settings and it will send you an alarm of what it has taken and if you get a dns account it can be set up to view online. I bought a two camera pack and had trouble getting one camera to work. I could see the camera trying to rotate but could not scan. I just needed to help it move and it works fine now. Good luck. There are aps for I phone such as blue iris and fos cam pro in the apple store but the blue iris ap will not work unless you have the full version blue iris that you can buy at amazon store.
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Nick W. pretty well described the setup, the most important connection IS the + and - connections for the rs485 to the camera. The PTZ camera comes with "defaults" and shouldn't have to be changed for the remote to work.....
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The software included is NOT from Blue Iris. You can buy Blue Iris for $50 for any amount of cameras your system can support. You will need a decent processor in your computer to run multiple cameras.
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No you do not need any extra software...if you want to record blue iris will be needed, It takes photos activated by motion, then it will email it to your email account that you set-up. I suggest that you create an account that will only be used by this camera....Gmail account works PERFECT
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David, on the back of the thing that says PTZ Dome Controller, find the green thing with 3 screws (out d+ d-) Pull that out. Unscrew the two screws to the left as you look down on it. The middle screw is your positive, the left screw is your negative. Hook solid strand wire in the screw holes. Tighten. Run your + and - to your PTZ camera. Match the controller to your camera. If your camera is #1, then use your RS 485 remote to call up camera #1 by pressing 1 cam. Do this for each ptz cam ie; If ptz cameras are numbered 1, 2, 5, 11, then the one you want to move must be matched with the RS 485 ie; 11 cam. If you want to set your #1 cam to your driveway, do this on the RS 485 remote. 1 cam, use arrows on remote to driveway, then press 1 set OK. Move camera off driveway, press 1 call. Then use 2 set, 3 set etc for front door, mail box etc. If you only have 1 ptz camera, it's easy. If you have more, write that stuff down. Also, match the dip switches on the front of the RS 485 with the baud rate and protocol of your ptz camera. This is found on the bottom of the RS 485. My PTZ cam baud rate is 2400, my dip switches on the front of the RS 485 is switch #3 is 0 #4 is 0. My protocol is Pelco D. My switch #1 is 0 #2 is 0. Sorry, I never said I could type. This should help.
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My PTZ joistick doesnot work too for a camera, RJ45 and RS422 control communication did make connect with Sony SRG-300.
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Not sure what format it records under, but the android app is KMEye and yes it supports PTZ but I haven't tested it as my cameras aren't equipped.