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After checking the shared memory, I was using 100% of my 2 GB. (4 GB Ram in system). I killed X and dropped a camera and the odd camera out started working. Since this is a "test" I figure I'll just keep it to 2-3 cameras a most so I won't run into issues. In the long run, we will deploy "real ...

Dam. You are spot on.
$df -h /dev/shm
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
tmpfs 1.9G 1.9G 0 100% /dev/shm

So. I'll google a bit about increasing the shared memory. Thanks for the catch. I'll post how and if this resolves it.

I've come back to Zoneminder after using several commercially packaged products. I can't stand how bloated they are and proprietary that are in every way. The last time I used ZM was in 2011. Fast forward 7 years.... I installed 1.30.4 on a test ubuntu box. Got it installed and running easily. I ...

Perfect! Thanks!! Now I can sleep better knowing I can call the Sheriff on time!

Well, it should be sending alerts for new events only, however it will start sending alerts for every alert in the database prior to defining and enabling the filter.
I will get 100+ messages per min. I want 1 email per current event...not for events that happened a year ago....

Ok, so I have followed much of the advice from various sources. When creating a filter rule (running in background, no submitting or executing), zoneminder will constantly send email alerts. Anyway to work around this? I have tried this on 1.22.x and 1.23.x systems. I have a very urgent need for ...

Better...much better. However, I hae a B/W cam that did fine on motion & record during the evening, but during the day...nothing. I have an IP cam setup, and it is working fine. Any ideas of a cause? Source Port is enabled Max FPS: 20 NTSC Capture Palett Grey 320x240 Zone is 100% Type: Active Preset ...

Well, maybe I am missing the point of morecord. I though it was to record only when there was activity, not all the time, to save disk space.

Mark

I have just a few cams setup. I have created zones to watch for activity.
With them set to mocord, they record continously. A new file is created every 10 minues. I have made sure there are no trees or bushes in the zones. Ideas?

Thanks!

Mark