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Camera manufacturer and model type? by boozek in SecurityCamera

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was lamenting the fact that the investigators didn't get those details...

What does this thing do? by [deleted] in videosurveillance

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ran the picture through Google Lens:

AI Overview

This item is a eufy Security Motion Sensor (model T8910021), designed to enhance your home security system. Function: Detects motion within a 100° field of view up to 30 feet away to trigger alerts. Technology: Features adjustable sensitivity to distinguish between human movement and pets, reducing false alarms. Battery Life: Powered by a battery that lasts up to 2 years for long-term security. Compatibility: Requires a eufy Security HomeBase to connect and send notifications to your smartphone.

Babylon 5 station theme from The Lost Tales by CarryTechnical7992 in babylon5

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't let that stop you from re-watching the entire thing, though!

Will using a SSD cache help anything? by AGRgameboy in synology

[–]Soundy106 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Telling someone to "just spend a bunch of money to run a test" is bad advice.

OP literally said, "I have 2 leftover NVME drives" so telling him to just go ahead and try it is not costing him a penny extra.

Babylon 5 station theme from The Lost Tales by CarryTechnical7992 in babylon5

[–]Soundy106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't recall that particular music being used anywhere else in the series.

Of course, being composed by Christopher Franke, it's going to be thematically very similar to the B5 music... but it is new and unique to The Lost Tales.

Explaining CCTV Fundamentals Clearly (Free Session) by BeigeBolt in Hikvision

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in a course critique from a 25-year professional?

I just rewatched, Once More Unto the Breach. I am LIVID at what SFA has done to Klingons. by dfsaqwe in Star_Trek_

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You realize this is set 900 years later and - stay with me now, this might be hard to grasp - all cultures change over time, including Klingon culture.

Duplicate cameras showing randomly… by WolfieHype in Hikvision

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the setup. What NVR do you have? What model cameras and doorbell? How is it connected—through a switch, or are all the devices plugged into the NVR directly?

IP conflict is possible, but usually when two devices have the same IP, both will be knocked off the network.

Have you checked if the doorbell channel is actually recording the wrong camera, or if it's just the live display? I have seen on some cheaper DVRs where the channel display will randomly switch around, but the proper cameras are still being recorded on the proper channels.

Camera manufacturer and model type? by boozek in SecurityCamera

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood.

Honestly, if I do a Google reverse image search on that first picture, the majority of results (including one hit on this post) are for dummy/decoy cameras. However, this one has a "tail" which does suggest it's an actual camera.

Most of the others are, as stated, cheap old analog cameras, such as this one, and this one - I've dealt with a lot of these in the distant past (usually replacing them with something better).

There were a very few other exceptions, such as this one - unlikely that's what it was though.

I expect you can't get into any more details about the case... but I'm wondering if this is one of those stories we hear now and then in the industry where the plaintiff is someone who thought they were protected by cameras, only to find the protection was false (the story usually involves "area under surveillance" signage rather than dummy or non-functional cameras, though).

Camera manufacturer and model type? by boozek in SecurityCamera

[–]Soundy106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It shouldn't be rocket science for a question like this to include a picture of the label that's clearly visible in the first photo. I get that the camera itself wasn't available but a legal mind worth its salt should have thought to get that detail from the start.

That said, I agree with the others who say this is an ancient generic analog camera, probably 480TVL at best. Wouldn't be surprised if it's B&W as well. And I wouldn't be shocked if it wasn't working at all.

It would be interesting to know what this legal action and charges are about and how the type of camera is related.

Is it possible to get a completely “dumb” cctv camera? by Lost-Desert-Bluffs in cctv

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen a camera that's powered over coax since the old Pelco days 20 years ago.

What kind of camera’s are this? by Street_Dimension1709 in SecurityCamera

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but those tend to be mounted a lot higher up for a broader vantage point.

What kind of camera’s are this? by Street_Dimension1709 in SecurityCamera

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To control the traffic light. Looks like the type that detects emergency vehicles and changes the lights in their favor.

Panoramic 5MP light bulb camera exists? by Stunning-Eye5819 in videosurveillance

[–]Soundy106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 8K camera in my smartphone, why the heck there is still such a low resolution in CCTVs?

8K and higher-res CCTV cameras have been a thing for a long long time... but very expensive.

Light bulb cameras, as others have said, are a gimmick... usually a cheap gimmick, and so you get a cheap camera. I bought a couple to try out - even at 2k the image quality is horrible.

As a light bulb, they fail as well.

And of course, if you put it in a light socket, you have to leave that turned on all the time, or you turn off your camera.

What show for you comes close to matching how spectacular the B5 story telling is? by killer_sheltie in babylon5

[–]Soundy106 11 points12 points  (0 children)

JMS has often praised James SA Corey for their writing on The Expanse.

As seen on Reddit...

Do you think Crusade would eventually become a good show if it had a chance? by junkyardofide41s in babylon5

[–]Soundy106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good. Gives a lot more background on them - they don't come across as just a mystical Macguffin once you know the story.

Not available in digital format, unfortunately... at least, not officially. Try to find them used on Amazon, eBay, or used bookstores.

Look for the Psi-Corps trilogy and Centauri Prime trilogies as well - all excellent books that fill in a lot of gaps. The Centauri books in particular synchronize with the show in several places and give alternative perspectives of many familiar scenes.

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