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IP Cameras - better frame rate?
Hey guys, just wandering what tips to get better frame rate from my IP cameras. Currently 6 cameras connected to a 10/100 switch. Would a 10/100/1000 increase frame rate and also maybe setting up some VLANs?
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6 cameras shouldn't be maxing out the switch.
Check the setup in the camera itself (should be able to connect to it with ie/firefox etc)
You will be able to set the frame rate there, but setting higher frame rate may lead to lower resolution.
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Im getting 25fps and I think max is 30fps. I think the frame rate is actually ok im just getting lots of frame skip
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Possibly. What protocol is used by default for these setups? Does anyone know, TCP or UDP?
25fps is real time for PAL - you shouldn't get any skipping.
In the setup you need to check if it is set at CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR (variable bit rate) - it may not be sending any data when it doesn't see any change in the image.
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Great, let me check this. I have a a fair but of knowledge on networking but havnt set IP cameras up before.
Surely bandwidth is a biggy though? Wouldnt a 10/100/1000 help with this. I feel like 10/100 is a massive bottleneck!
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A 2MP camera will use less than 4Meg (depending on compression and video type)
How are you recording the footage? Is it straight to a network drive or an NVR?
Do you want to record real time constantly or only record on movement?
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Thanks for the reply. To be honest I usually just record constantly, I dont bother with motion detection.
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