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    Camera suggestion needed (with 16mm lens)

    A year ago. I had a HikVision camera with 16MM lens die. It was 1920x1080/30 (NTSC) POE, placed at end of 250’ cable as POE. It was working with Synology’s Surveillance Station (SS). Finding no camera with 16MM lens, ended up with Ali Express cameras (bought 2, one 4K, one 1920x1080). It worked...
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    Anyone using Synology's DS CAM App take note

    Whereas DS CAM App works relatively fine, be aware that on cameras at 4096x2160 whereas DS CAM Processes and displays images properly, if you use the Camera Info display, that 4096x2160 video is erroneously displayed as 3840x2160.. video seems to be processed correctly, just the Camera Info...
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    Looks like a camera died!

    DS2CD2042-WD1 camera.... (It's the one where the front glass cracked and Glass replaced, a couple years ago....) 1 of 6 cameras Outside.. Smokey Mountains of USA.... High Humidity area... No Network connection... (Raining now) I had replaced glass on this camera, and waterproofed All of them...
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    Firmware Firmware update for 2CD2042WD-1 camera ever happen?

    Hello from across the pond in Smokey Mountains! My 13 2CD2042WD1 cameras still running fine! No DVR, just cameras. There was a September 2021 report of a Firmware issue, and I was told by Support that new firmware would be available for this older camera after current cameras were fully...
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    DS-2CD2042WD-I Bullet Camera - Glass cracked/Moisture Ingress after being Installed for 4 Years

    Noticed a slight fogging on one outside camera... There is a hairline crack in glass on front of camera! Replaced with spare camera... Opened up to completely dry electrical contents.... All electrical components are OK.... Is there a place I can purchase replacement Glass, or complete metal...
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    Firmware DS2CD2042WD-I firmware

    I finally received a response from USA Support on the above camera, in relation to last September’s security flaw information. I had posted here that I hadn’t seen it listed in list of affected devices. Hik-USA Support indicated that this model in fact is NOT part of last September’s security...
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    2CD2012 or 2CD2042 6MM Lens available?

    Hello! Seeing that the 12MM lens swap worked out SO GOOD, that I’m now re-visiting my other cameras…… I have one 2CD2042 camera with a 4MM lens, that should have a 6MM lens! Camera has 1/3” sensor! Does anybody have a dead camera with 6MM screw in lens that they’d like to sell? I’ve used a...
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    Kinda stuck with a 2CD2012WD-1 firmware upgrade

    I've got my 12mm camera: 2CD2012WD-1, and it came with WAY OLD firmware 5.2 or so... (Password is 12345 !! That Old!) Anyway, went to Hikvision-US and downloaded latest, and all older firmware versions I could find... and stared Upgrading firmware... Got to V5.4.5 build 170123 in 3 steps...
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    Question about H264+

    Good Morning! I have searched through the Documents and Help files for this information, and though I do find references to this subject, I have not found this exact information, so I post here... My camera of choice is 2CD2042WD-1, and with last 2 firmware's (5.5.53 or 5.5.82) I see identical...
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    Swap lenses between 1/3" sensor cameras.... Success rate, how far away to set focus?

    Hi there.... I'm sticking with the camera I'm familiar with 2cd2042WD-1.... Need one with 12MM lens, but the are either not in my price range, or flat out -- un-available.... I have a spare 4MM 2042 unit, and aquired a less expensive 1/3" sensor DS-2CD2012-I-12MM Plan is to remove 12mm lens...
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    Looking for good used DS-2CD2042WD-I 12mm camera

    didn't see a for sale area... Hello... Anyone in USA have a good used DS-2CD2042WD-I 12mm camera in the USA? I'm putting together an experiment for our Homeowner's Association..... Must be 12mm Thanks...
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    Anyone try V5.5.82 build 180427 on DS-2CD2042WD-1 Camera?

    Hello... From the States across the pond! Someone informed me that my DS-2CD2042WD-1 cameras, presently with V5.5.53 Build 180730 may have a security issue.... and suggested I go to V5,5,8 or later firmware... I did find V5.5.82 Build 180427 on the HiKvision USA Site.... It appears to be for...
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    Anyone found a way to automate DST in a time server?

    I have 12 identical cameras motion detecting pictures to a Synology DS-718+ NAS.... I'm Presently Using NTP service within Synology NAS for time source for the 12 security cameras... NTP in NAS does an offset from GMT only... So at present, NTP is done at NAS Level, and DST is done at each...
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    Never saw this before... I think it needs to go back!

    Bought a new DS-2CD2042WD-I.... My 12th.... First time I've encountered this.... SADPTool found it, Activated it.... In settings.... everything works except one area: FTP login and Password entered, correctly, but after saved and tested: it either fails, or it cannot find Test Server.... So...
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    Waterproofing a DS-2CD2042WD-1

    Here in the Smokey Mountains of Western NC, Humidity is a big issue.... At all times of the year.... This year no different, I believe we are 12" over normal for the year..... We've had a couple of 4" Rains this year, and we are Hundreds of miles from the coast.... I now have 4x cameras outside...
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    Determine Lenz from IP Settings?

    Hello from across the pond in the Smokey Mountains of western NC.... !!!! Question about a DS-2CD2042WD-1 cameras...., and all have been upgraded to V5.53 build 180730 A question that I'm hoping you can find an answer to.... Once a camera is mounted... Via the admin login to get to...
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    No! I’m NOT DONE with my System!!!!!

    About a Month ago, we had a Bear walk back and forth across the porch on front of our house!! (Hello Again from Across the pond—Western NC, a few 1000 feet from Smokey Mountain Natl Park!!) We have camera facing pond from porch, and Garage facing house, but Mr Bear avoided both! Wife made...
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    My Home Made Security System

    Not quite on the cheap, but spread out enough that it hasn't been a financial issue! I started out with cheapie SD cameras and NAS. ftp was fine. NAS just happened to be Sysnology, and someone pointed out their Surveillance Station software to me. 2 free licenses.... I stuck with 2 they...
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    Latest firmware for DS-2CD2042WD-1

    When I get a new used camera, I immediately load ne firmware into it. All except the last couple cameras have been earlier than V5.5.53 build 180730... This is the most current firmware I have found in the USA. Now with that said, the last 2 used cameras I have purchased used, has had a later...
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    What is the difference between 2 cameras?

    I just picked up a new (used) camera... XC2CD2042WD-1 Looks like a 2CD2042WD-1 How does a XC2CD2042WD-1 differ from a 2CD2042WD-1. ??? I was able to upgrade firmware to latest/Last 2CD2042WD-1 firmware and it works ok. Nosy as to what model differences are. ????? Thanks for you help.
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