mattstrat

Hi Guys Looks like a great forum here. I am doing some research trying to put together a CCTV system for my construction company and hoping to get some advice. After doing some research online, here is roughly what I am looking for: Geovision 8 or 16 (to allow for future expansion) input card in an existing computer (P4 1 Ghz) which would be just a DVR. Cameras: 1 dome camera (day/night) for 30' to 50' range -This is for our office area. 2 to 4 IR cameras (day/night) for 30' to 50' range -These would be for some large equipment bays. 2 to 3 box cameras (outdoor, area will be lit at night) -These would be for (1) entrance gate and (2) yard. Cameras will be from 30' to 300' from the DVR & power. We are in southern Ontario Canada so the outdoor cameras would need to be OK throughout our winter (sometimes -20 or lower) with whatever enclosures maybe needed. Also will need all cable, connectors, camera mounts, power supply, etc. I am hoping to get some recommendations on decent reliable hardware that won't break the bank (I have been looking online and there seems to be a wide range of pricing out there for seemingly-similar spec'd hardware), and recommendations of a good source to purchase from (someone either in Canada or who will ship here). I'm sure I've missed some details so please ask or PM me if appororiate. Thanks

Thanks for the info so far. I think we will likely get a new computer for a GeoVision instead of a standalone DVR. Can anyone recommend me a good Canadian source for purchasing cameras & Geovision hardware (PM me?)

Thanks for the replies. I will check out those extreme cameras. I guess our 1 ghz computer likely won't cut it for a DVR, so I may look into a standalone DVR vs getting a new computer for the geovision. We are hoping to install the system ourselves.