DannyT

Thanks tomcctv, looks like a decent setup (through my inexperienced eye). Do you know of anywhere I can get an idea of cost and that can supply to the UK?

Hi all, I'm in desperate need to get some CCTV set up at my office as we have a consistent issue with vandalism and lead theft from the roof . I know what I would ideally like but it seems no one locally can fulfil what I'm after. Security specialists don't seem to be at all clued up on the web/IP side of things, electricians are good for supply and fit but no idea of configuration and IT companies are guessing at best with regards to the best hardware requirements. So I figured I'd pop on here and see if I can't figure what's best for myself with the help of you amazing experts (what is it they say about flattery ) My ideal set up would be: 1 or 2 durable, external cameras (deterrent being the main objective) 1 or 2 internal cameras with good quality picture (identifying the a-holes if they did get in) Ability to record to a remote server Ability to monitor a stream remotely (I can set this up myself if I can get hold of a video stream) From the networking and server side of things we're fairly sorted with a decent web connection, several fixed IPs and plenty of server capacity available but with regards to hardware and setup I'm completely clueless so any advice you guys can offer I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks for reading! Dan

Thanks for the swift response soundy. Rough budget, probably £1000 - £1500. Obviously if I can get something suitable for less then that suits. Don't need interior to be covert, our office is in an old converted listed building and is pretty open-plan with high ceilings so there's not much 'covertness' available. Plenty of existing storage and spare machines available, does one approach offer anything the other doesn't?