One of the family just passed on and we apparently are having some threats of violence from different family factions. I've been out of the security scene for several years -- so I'm trying to research the best value in cameras and DVRs.
For the cams, low light/no light performance to 50-75 feet is important. Motion detection is also important. I have had real problems in the past with motion detection. I'm thinking motion triggering by external or internal PIR would probably be the best tech to eliminate false triggering. Or can you recommend something better? Most likely need 10 to 12 cameras and was hoping to stay less than 250 per camera unit.
On DVR's, just need a good value item that works without a lot of bells and whistles.
There's too many cameras out there and too many different parameters to say= which single camera is the best for which application. For 10 to 12 camera= s I'd guess that you would need a few different kinds of cameras for differ= ent field's of view. Even if you get varafocal lens cameras, you would need= to know the distance of your objects for each camera, how much IR lighting= is needed, how much current the cameras draw, how big a power supply. Is b= ack lighting control needed...... There are too many question to be answer= ed to try and sort it out in a forum like this. It used to be that you jus= t had a choice between camera A, B, or C. Nowdays there are too many choice= s you have to make about a camera system. It's no longer an over the counte= r purchase, if you want to do it right. In my opinion, 12 cameras is a big = investment for you to take a chance on trying to wing it and think that you= can get it right by going through the learning curve necessary. I'd call i= n a professional and spend your money on getting it right rather then spend= ing it and getting it just acceptable,..... wrong .... or ..... never knowi= ng that you could have had it better, ... for the same amount of money. And= you may find out that you don't need as many cameras as you think you do. = =20
If you still want to take a guess at what you really need and do it yoursel= f, you can try either one of these:
Security Cameras Direct
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...... or ...... Supe= r circuits
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Look at what they have. Narrow it down to= what you "think" you might need then call them and ask what they would rec= ommend. You'll stand a better chance at getting it ..... at least closer to= right, ... doing it that way. The problem is ..... you don't know what que= stions to ask .... because there's just too many of them and the people who= you will ask ... can't see your job to know what to point out to you as be= ing important or .. not.
Been there, done that. I dunno how these people get away with such blatant BS in their infrared specs.
I've been running a homemade PC-based system for about a decade. I'm looking for a decent hardware-based solution to motion detection instead of software. Also looking for the best value in quality gear.
Sure could use some recommendations for short range gear -- 50 to 75 foot max.
Look at Security Cameras Direct as others have said. Their ranges are no worse than anybody else's, and they probably all buy their cameras in the same factory in China.
As to recording. Sorry. I have played with Pelco, Dedicated Micros, Geo Vison, Falcon, and several others. Video motion detection pretty much sucks. I turn it on and set the recorders to record continuously anyway. Then I just bump the record rate and camera priority on motion activation. Then I set sensitivity the best I can. Early morning and later afternoon will give you false triggers no matter what you do.
My only real criteria is for a recorder is the warranty and if it provides an evidence quality watermark. Everything else in the spec list is negotiable based on customer demands and price.
Super Circuits was recommended here. Purchased a lot! including 4 inside/outside cameras BLK-CZT242VH with day/night vision that automatically comes on when too dark. Focus is short to very long!
1/3 inch CCD, 6-50mm adjust and leave. Made in Korea - which I trust a bit more.
Been there, done that. I dunno how these people get away with such blatant BS in their infrared specs.
I've been running a homemade PC-based system for about a decade. I'm looking for a decent hardware-based solution to motion detection instead of software. Also looking for the best value in quality gear.
Sure could use some recommendations for short range gear -- 50 to 75 foot max.
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