This is documentation of cameras that we have gotten to work with ZoneMinder, and details of the techniques involved.

(Also posted on the ZoneMinder wiki)

rtsp:user:password@<camera-ip-addr>/streaming/Channels/1'' === Sample ZM config: === Remote Protocol: rtsp
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: user:password@ipaddr
Remote host Port: ?
Remote Host Path: ?
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width: 1280
Capture Height: 720
—————— ===== Microseven M7D12-POE =====
Vendor/Product web page: http://www.microseven.com/product/IP-Cameras-M7D12-POE.html
(Also posted on the ZoneMinder wiki) Use the “Ffmpeg” mode in ZoneMinder, and the camera's rtsp interface.
To verify this, the command:
<code>ffmpeg -i “rtsp:youruser:yourpassword@<cameraipaddr>/11” -r 8 out.mp4</code> If the command works, then the URL goes into the “Source path” setting for the ZoneMinder monitor. I'm not sure about the default network settings, as the advised method of setup seems to be to use the vendor-provided (Windows-only) application to search for cameras, which then reveals the IP address(es). The default provided here is what my camera showed up with from the search/scan.
Note: I received no error from the scan, even though Windows firewall was blocking it - the scan would only work after disabling Windows firewall (or adding an exception to it). |Default Network Settings|IP Addr: 192.168.1.201
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1 | |Default login:|admin| |Default password:|password| —————— ===== EL3MPIR50 =====
Otherwise known as IPOB-EL3MPIR50
(Also posted on the ZoneMinder wiki) I got this camera to work well with ZoneMinder 1.25.0, using the camera's video format set to H.264, 720p, and fps of 8.
I'm guessing mileage may vary with higher resolution and fps settings. I used the “Ffmpeg” mode in ZoneMinder, after figuring out that I could get ffmpeg to stream from the camera's rtsp interface.
To verify this, I ran this command in a shell:
<code>ffmpeg -i “rtsp:youruser:yourpassword@<cameraipaddr>/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0” -r 8 out.mp4</code> If this works, then ZoneMinder seems to be able to use its “Ffmpeg” mode, with the URL in its “Source path” setting. I ran into a shortage of SHM, which resulted in an error in the ZoneMinder log, to the effect of “unexpected memory map file size”. The solution to this was to increase the SHM max at the OS level. I use slackware, so this involved a command: <code>echo “536870912” > /proc/sys/kernel/shmmax</code> … and to make it persistent across reboot, create an /etc/sysctl.conf file and add this line to it: <code>kernel.shmmax = “536870912”</code> |Default Network Settings|IP Addr: 192.168.1.108
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1 | |Default login:|admin| |Default password:|admin| === Product Information === This 3 Megapixel Indoor/Outdoor Bullet Camera is your answer to TRUE HD recording. The detail of this ONVIF PTZ amazing! Gone are the days of pixelated analog recordings. Now, with this 3MP Weatherproof Security Camera, you can be confident if you ever have to turn your video surveillance over to the authorities. If you need to see a tattoo or shirt emblem, for example, you will have a better chance with this megapixel camera than most others. This HD Bullet Camera is equipped with a 1/3 inch CMOS image sensor and a 3.6mm fixed lens and supports motion detect. At night, the built-in IR (Infrared) can see up to 50 feet. Day or night, the IPOB-EL3MPIR50 will deliver HD. You can power this bullet camera via PoE (Power over Ethernet) or by 12VDC. Product Specifications IPOB-EL3MPIR50 Features: Sensor Type 1/3” 3 TI Davinci high performance DSP Digital Signal Processor TiDavinci Effective Pixels 1920 (H)×1080(V) Image Resolution 3MP (2048×1536) / 1080p(1920×1080) / 720P(1280×720) / D1(704×576/704×480 Encoding Speed Main stream(2048*1536@20fps) extra stream(704*480@20fps) Bit Rate H.264: 16Kbps-8192Kbps. MJPEG is adju and bit adj. Snap Shot Max 1f/s snapshot. File extension name is JPEG. Scanning System 2:1 Interlace Electronic Shutter Auto/Manual,1/3~1/10,000 Lens Mount M12 Minimum Illumination 0.1 Lux F/1.2 (Color) 0.05LUX/F1.2 (B&W) 0LUX (IR ON) Signal Noise Ratio >50dB Hi-res 3-Megapixels, Weather-Proof, Web Interface, IP66, ONVIF Cylinder IP Camera • 3MP Indoor/Outdoor Vandal Network IP Cylinder Camera • High Performance Texas Instruments DaVinci Series DSP • H.264 And Dual-Stream Encoding • 30FPS@1080P • 3.6mm Fixed Lens • ICR Filter, Auto Iris • IP66 • 12VDC/PoE • Built in Web Server, NVR, G4SS (SmartPhone) & PSS • ONVIF Product Specifications IPOB-EL3MPIR50 White Balance Auto/Manual Day/Night ICR Auto Iris H.264/JPEG/MJPEG Lens 3.6mm Fixed Video Compression H.264/JPEG/MJPEG Analog Video Output 1.0Vp-p Composite Video, 75 Ohms Audio RCA Mic in, RCA Speaker Out Audio Compression G.711a / G.711u / PCM Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) Network RJ-45 10M/100M UTP Network Functions HTTP, TCP/IP, ICMP, RTSP, RTP, UDP, SMTP, NTP,DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server Remote Operations Monitor, Playback, System setting, File download, Log information, Maintenance & Upgrade Power Requirements DC12V, POE Power Consumption <4W Operating Temperature -10°C – 60°C Operating Humidity 90% RH Max Ingress Protection IP66, 4000V Thunder, Surge & Wave Protection Dimensions 64.43mm x 145.02mm Weight 0.9 lbs approx. Shipping Weight 1.05 lbs approx. Megapixels: 3MP Image Sensor: 1/3” 3 TI Davinci high performance DSP Lens: 3.6mm Fixed Minimum Illumination: 0 Lux F/1.2 (Color) 0.05LUX/F1.2 (B&W) 0LUX (IR ON) LEDs: 18 LEDs IR Distance: 50 Feet Image Resolution: 3MP (2048×1536) / 1080p(1920×1080) / 720P(1280×720) Communication Protocol: ONVIF Operating Temperature: +14°F to +140°F - RH 90% Max Dimension: 2.5 in x 5.5 in Power: DC12V, PoE —————— ===== IPOB-EL3MPIR100ML-D2 =====
Vendor/Product web page: http://www.securitycameraking.com/3mp-ip-network-motorized-varifocal-60132-prd1.html
User Manual

This camera seems to use the same basic interfaces and setup as the EL3MPIR50 above. —————— ===== IPPTZ-EL2MPL30X-AT =====
Vendor/Product web page: http://www.securitycameraking.com/30x-2mp-ip-network-ptz-60006-prd1.html
(Also posted on the ZoneMinder wiki)
User Manual
Operation Manual

This camera seems to use the same basic interfaces and setup as the EL3MPIR50 above.
The notable difference would be all the PTZ and Auto-Track features, which are only accessible via the Windows software.
—————— ===== TRENDnet TV-IP322P =====
(Also posted on the ZoneMinder wiki) === To view direct via VLC: === http://user:pass@ipaddr/cgi/mjpg/mjpg.cgi === Sample ZM config: === Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: user:password@ipaddr
Remote host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /cgi/mjpg/mjpg.cgi
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width: 1280
Capture Height: 1024

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