Fu10 | Day Watching 18 Install

Set gain to 0-6dB (no higher, or noise appears). Iris should be manual: F5.6 to F8.0 for deep depth of field.

Mount the FU10 2.5–3 meters high. For day watching, tilt the camera 15–20 degrees downward to avoid direct horizon glare during 10 AM–2 PM peak sun. fu10 day watching 18 install

Set BLC to High with a custom zone covering the lower third of the image. This prevents bright skies from darkening the ground. Set gain to 0-6dB (no higher, or noise appears)

For daylight, set shutter to 1/500s (for moving objects) or 1/2000s (for very bright conditions). Avoid 1/60s—it creates motion blur. For day watching, tilt the camera 15–20 degrees

Via the on-screen display (OSD), set a static IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100). Disable DHCP to prevent address changes mid-installation.

Run a full day of recording. At sunset, review 1 hour of footage from 12 PM (peak sun). Check for blown highlights or underexposed shadows. Adjust exposure compensation by ±0.3 if needed. Troubleshooting Common FU10 Day Watching Issues Even with the perfect 18-install, you may encounter hiccups. Here’s how to solve them: