Rhett Butler

Good call on interference. Evenings often spike 2.4 GHz noise from neighbors and microwaves so if it’s a WiFi model try moving it to the 5 GHz band and lock your router to a fixed 20 MHz channel (1, 6, or 11) instead of auto and... also raise both units and keep them a few feet from metal, mirrors, the microwave wall, or a cordless phone base, plus update firmware and disable eco/VOX modes that can look like drops.

I had this exact problem in an apartment. What worked was a short reset talk on a neutral day at the door, not when they were asking. I said, "I've realized I need to be more protective of my stuff and time, so I'm not lending household items anymore." If they pushed I repeated, "I'm not able to lend that," and redirected with, "The corner store one block over will have sugar or tape." For parking I used, "That space is assigned to me, so I need it open at all times, and if you are in it please move now." Then I backed it up with simple routines. I printed a sign that said "Reserved Unit 3B 24/7" and taped it by the spot, and I saved two quick texts in my phone notes: "Hey, it's 3B. Need my spot free now, thanks" and "I'm not lending items, but try the corner store two blocks over." Each time they tested the boundary I used the same sentence and did not explain further, and if it happened again I left one dated note under the wiper, then emailed the property manager with photos. If spots are not formally assigned where you live, check the building policy first and point to that in your wording, and the whole thing took me about an hour to set up and a few minutes per incident until it stopped within two weeks.

I've been there with my DSLR struggling in low light too. It's frustrating when you're trying to capture those family moments and it just won't lock on. What helped me was switching to manual focus for those tricky spots and just twist the ring until it looks sharp in the viewfinder. Works great. Also and make sure your sensor isn't dirty, that can mess with focus. Give it a gentle clean if you can, or take it to a shop before your trip. And yeah, bumping up the ISO a bit lets in more light without blurring everything. Fixed my issues last vacation.