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I have several Pelco IP cameras, IDE20DN, IM10C10, IXE20DN. Cameras upgraded to latest firmware, running DS Control point 7.4.363 on a P9700 Laptop for testing. CPU usage hits 80-90%+ with just 3 cameras. I set these up on a separate Gigabit HP Switch so it doesn't choke the rest of our network for now. But it looks like it is only pushing about 25Mb/s so it's not that intensive. We are having trouble getting the recoding to work properly. the IM10 seems to pick up most motion, the others rarely record, and will stop before someone goes through the door, so it doesn't record them entering. Looking for some tips on how to set this up to record properly. Can someone provide a step by step process to set this up properly? Also if there is a better software, I don't mind paying if it is stable and more feature rich. Control point doesn't seem to clearly show when there is recorded video in the timeline so if you want to just review motion footage for the day it is hard to determine. Are these cameras any good or are they junk, can't seem to find a lot of user tips and information on using these. Any comments and ideas appreciated. Thanks

Hello, I am doing some testing and looking for some tips on using 3rd party IP cameras like Bosch and Pelco Sarix recording on Avigilon. I can see the live video but it doesn't record anything. I am doing a comparison against Exacq, and have high hopes for the Avigilon software Thanks

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Hello, thanks for all the good information on this site, I have spent many hours reading through the great posts! I have been testing a Pelco IDE20DN8 Sarix camera. This is 2.1 Megapixels, daytime performance is good, but at night it is very choppy with movement. It almost looks like someone takes a step forward and half a step back as the walk across the screen. I haven't really found many reviews on this camera. Pelco seems to have almost a cult following of people that promote it in the commercial world. Anyone have any experience and comments for this camera? Thanks Doug

I am looking for some good cameras for my driveway and yard. I have some very old ELMO cameras and DVR currently, I can see "something" walk to my truck, security lights in driveway turn on, images are so dark can't make out much, and this morning truck has been tossed about looking for items to take, I'm not sure if anything is missing from the misc. cords and coins left. Time to beef up security, this has been randomly happening in the neighborhood for a while now. I had tested a Bosch VDN-498 camera, it gives a very nice nightime picture, wish I still had it running last night. So I am looking for some good quality cameras, probably at least some megapixel ones. My business is networking, so I think IP is the way to go, unless there are good reasons not to, but I will have no problem putting in a GigE lan with POE for the cameras etc.. Budget: $500 and $1,000 per camera NVR software should be compatible with various standard IP cameras, Ideally with a license of say no more than $100-150 per camera, ability to add licenses individually. I will want to be able to easily set up remote access to the NVR for remote viewing on a tablet, pc, Android phone, maybe even iphone. Approximate distance from camera location on house to truck parking spot, 30 feet. Probably 1-3 cameras at the front of the house, broad view looking out driveway, a view close in on the truck, and another looking further down the driveway to the stree, approximately 90 feet. additional cameras will be located around the house to see what else is happening, as we are surrounded on 3 sides with greenspace/park/trees. I do have access to camera equipment through some of our current suppliers, Bosch, Samsung, Speco, Avigilon, Acti, and others. We have done work with customers using Bosch, Avigilon, Speco, Pelco. I have really been struggling with the jump to IP cameras due to the incompatibility between manufacturers, and have been holding out waiting for the standards to settle enough that I am not buying something that is an orphan but rather something that I can expand and grow. The quality of video from Megapixel cameras really attracts me. I don't particularly want to go with IR unless it is the right fit. One of my fears with megapixel is the low light performance, from what I know my problems are at night, but who knows what is really going on until you record it. No what about cameras that perform the processing at the camera rather than just streaming the live video and chewing up bandwith, which models are good for this, how well does it work? For the recording software, I want something that is going to do a good job of being flexible and smart of what motion it is recording, I want to be able to do a quick review of valid motion video and not have to pour through hours of recording with nothing happening. If the cameras just write to a NAS, then what software is good for reviewing the video? I would also be interested in integrating this with other home automation such as security lights etc if it's stable, I had done some X10 stuff previously but that stuff is just not commercial grade by any means. Somethiong that alerts me when someone comes in to the driveway, but can block animals etc would be good. What details have I left out? Thanks for your responses. Doug

So I have installed a couple Pelco cameras for testing. They are indoor models, but mounted under a eave so they will be fine for a few days. Daytime picture is pretty ggod, but night performance is not to impressive, pretty dark and noisy. Pelco IDE20DN8-1 2.1Mpixel Pelco IM10C10-1 1.3 Mpixel So am I wrong in looking for megapixel cameras, maybe I should install more cameras? Thanks

No but we do have partners that are Avigilon partners. Very nice cameras, I have a few in the office right now that we are preparing for installation at a site. Thanks

Any input appreciated, I know there are a lot of variables with what I am trying to do. Thanks Doug

Hello, new member, looking forward to all the good information here. thanks Doug