Jim R

Thank you. I'll order one to see what the difference is before changing out the rest.

Thanks for the response. I have a LTS DVR MOdel LTD411M6 4 channel unit. The 1/3 camera I bought on ebay. The 1/4 cameras have no markings denoting make or model. They look very similar to the 1/3 one but are a bit smaller. The specs on the 1/3 (the more blurry one) are: Model: B8104 Image Sensor: 1/3" SONY Color CCD TV System: PAL/NTSC Validity pixel: PAL:500*582, NTSC:510*492 Horizontal definition: 420 TV Lines Infrared Leds: 36 Leds Lens: 3.6mm Waterproof: Yes Scan frequency: PAL/NTSC: 50Hz/60Hz Minimum illumination: 0 Lux with IR LED ON Video Connector: 1.0Vp-p,75O BNC Connector S/N Ratio: >48db Operation Temperature:-10°C - +50°C RH95% Max Storage Temperature:-20°C - +60°C RH95% Max Power Supply: 12V DC (Included in purchase) Dimensions: 135x75x65mm I just want some cameras that show a clear image, both day and night. Hopefully they aren't too expensive. If necessary, I'll buy them one at a time as I can afford them. I just bought a 9 channel Dedicated Micros DVR and am awaiting its arrival. I like the 9 camera option, and as I understand it, I'll have more control from a remote computer. Any help or advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Jim

I am new to this forum and also to this field. This question has probably been asked and answered but please indulge me and answer it again. I own a small bar in Puerto Penasco Mexico (Camel Toe Cantina) and have put in a DVR and a few cameras. I am very disappointed in the quality of the image provided by the cameras. They are fairly blurry and get even more blurry when the IR kicks in. I have seen surveillance videos where everything was very clear and that is what I would like to see. If there was a fight or crime I wouldn't even be able make out who the person was. What do I need to look for as far as specs on the cameras? I have 3 that say they are 1/4 and one that is 1/3. The 1/4 ones seem to have less wide angle effect and are a little clearer but not much. The 1/3 is a Sony so I assumed that it was good quality but I am very disappointed. Is the 1/4 vs. 1/3 difference the wide angle difference, or is it something else? If you can, please give me the best option (at the best price). Thanks. -- Jim Ringquist Puerto Penasco, MX Office: 520-464-5189 MX Cell: 638-105-9357