Best posts made by John_350143387672724

It would be nice if Reolink sold a corner mounting bracket with pre drilled holes that would fit their PTZ & PT cameras. Being able to mount a camara to a building’s corner would allow for 270-degree surveillance of the building.

Give preset points start times. Would like to have the camera monitor different locations at different times of the day. Example: Parking lot at night, entry door during the day.

@user_637858729103451_637858729103451

Saved them to my hard drive. Copied some of the old versions to my dropbox if you want them. They'll only be available a couple of days.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0cn8wc9pndbzhtithun75/h?dl=0&rlkey=7z88v0n8k05ncx4am8qm87f4a

@mblaser

“Mblaser”, thanks for the link to your great Reddit review. Your videos and details were awesome. Your review will definitely be use on any decision I make on buying one of these new cameras. Link is bookmarked!

Thanks for your “6x hybrid zoom” explanation and the specifications for the two lenses.

Here are what I was given for the specs of each lens:
Wide angle: 3840x2160 (8MP) @ 25fps. f=2,8mm, F=1.6 Angle H 104°V 60°
Telephoto: 1920x1080 (2MP) @ 20fps. f=8mm, F=1.6 Angle H 38°V 21°

Nice to see the telephoto at 20 fps, but I’m guessing it drops down into the 10-12 fps. under low light conditions like the other Reolink cameras. Ghosting/smearing of moving object is a problem with Reolink cameras and agree, that Reolink should bring back the old ghosting/smearing image controls. They’ve been including spotlights on the newer cameras and forget about the people who want to track animals that enter their yards and can’t use those lights in fear of spooking the critters.

I liked your deer and squirrel videos, very helpful because I use my cameras mainly to capture the night time critters.

Thanks for the different “Tracking method” videos! That’s the first I've heard about about those options!

The telephoto auto tracking is far better than I expected and is quick to focus and doesn’t seem to blur (unlike my RLC-R823a camera). Although the telephoto zoom doesn’t seem as tight during nigh time to me.

Looks like it will be a great camera and hope Reolink keeps refining the firmware to make it even better before it hits the public for purchase.

Great review, very informative and helpful!
John

Can't get to the download button on the download screen, it doesn't fit on my 1920 x 1080 display. And there's no way to resize or move the download screen to get the download button to show so I can't download any videos.

This beta version has fixed the problem of downloads hanging when downloading a large number of videos. It is also a lot quicker and better than the current official release.
 
But the download problem was also fixed in the last beta version but the file changes never made it to the official release. Hopefully these file (downloading) changes make it to the official release!!!

I have four Argus 2 cameras and an Argus PT (2k). I replaced one of my Argus 2 at the same location with the PT (2K). I mainly use them to capture critters that wonder into my yard.
 
Argus PT (2K) vs Argus 2 Pros:
. Better image detail and better night vision.
. Smart Motion detection (Person/Vehicle). Great for limiting alerts and works well.
. Pan and Tilt. Great for alignment of image where you want it.
. 16x digital zoom vs 6x for the Argus 2
 
Argus PT (2K) vs Argus 2 Cons:
. Slower to wake up and record.
. WIFI connection seems a little bit touchier.
. Larger in size (Not a big deal for me).
. The battery is not replaceable.
 
The PT (2k) is superior except for the slower wakeup time to record. Which is a decrement in capturing the quick moving critters moving thru the image.
 

@reolink-fiona

OK, thanks! I'll try that.

I do not want to lose the Email alerts to my gmail accounts.

@reolink-fiona Client version 8.5.2 has also fixed the scaling problem I was having with the download window and not able to see the download button. Everything now fits and I'm able to click on the download button. And I like the new changes made to the download window(s). Thank you!

@reolink-fiona

Done! RMA already issued.

@john_350143387672724

Generated the google app password for all four of my Gmail accounts. Everything works as stated it would. All my cameras are now sending Email alerts using Googles two step verification.

Thanks for the help!
John

No full screen. The full screen [ ] icon is missing.

Ops! Got caught on the E1 vs E1 Pro. The above article states the Synology Station works with the E1 PRO.

I agree with everything you said, well stated.

RLC-823A Camera:
I would also like to add that I’m not sure how to use the Privacy Mask and Detection Zone settings with a PTZ camera. They seem to apply to everything, Guard point, presets, and patrol mode. Once they are setup for a certain view, they become useless and need to change anytime you switch to use a different view (like a different Preset). Maybe they should only be applied to the Guard point, or have setups for each preset.

And I agree, it is a nice camera and I hope they’re able to fine tune the firmware more.

FYI
No problem(s) with the new window client with noticeable speed improvements using my RLC-511w, RLC-810a, RLC-820a, RLC-823a, RLC-823a 16X, Argus PT 2k and Argus 2 (4 cameras) cameras.

@reolink-fiona

Support pushed the latest firmware v3.0.0.875_22030800 for my Argus PT 2k camera.

Great improvement using the new version on Windows 11, loads camera's faster and downloads quicker. And it looks nicer! So far, so good!

Argus 2 camera capture of a buck in my back yard. I'm not a hunter, but was wondering how many points for this buck!

@reolink-fiona Do you have any details regarding the in focus depth of field for this sensor + Lens + Aperture combination.

I ask because I currently use another Reolink camera mounted quite low down to record nighttime wildlife and the animals can be quite close to the camera.

Hence requesting the nighttime distance from the camera where the subject will be in reasonably good focus.

Check these two Reolink articles on Lens comparison and Focal Length.

New Products Comparison: RLC-810A 2.8mm VS 4mm VS 6mm Lens Version Comparison
https://community.reolink.com/topic/3629/new-products-comparison-rlc-810a-2-8mm-vs-4mm-vs-6mm-lens-version-comparison

Security Camera Lens Selection Guide: How to Choose the Best Lens
https://reolink.com/blog/how-to-choose-best-security-camera-lens/

Argus 2 camera strapped to a rain gutter of my house and is about 6 ft. from the bird bath.