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Hi everyone. I'm in the process of installing a 4Cam setup with an Apollo DVR. It has BNC/VGA/HDMI Outputs on it. I'm planning on installing the DVR in the loft - as last time the burglars got in they routed through absolutely everything and would've nicked the DVR too! TV Set is the following: Toshiba 24" Upstairs bedroom with Inbuilt Freeview Samsung 32" Downstairs with Sky I'm planning on using http://www.cameras-cctv.com/DVR-Accessories/Remote-Control-Extender to be able to control the DVR in the loft. How would I go about getting both TV's to display the CCTV Picture? What is the best time/cost effective way? I've read alot about using analgoue multiplexors and internal boosters (That way I guess I could have sky upstairs!) but how would that work with a skybox as its digital ? Cheers

Am I better off with a lower TVL but with IR Filter Cut? What do you this of this: Its onl £96 UTILISING A POWERFUL 700TVL RESOLUTION AND IR CUT FILTER FOR A CRISP NIGHT VISION. The Bullet camera from ROBOX offers you all the professional feautures of cameras in the £170+ range at a UK unbeatable price. With high resolution 600TVLines, adjustable lens allowing you to adjust the angle of view and fitted with a high quality IR corrective lens designed to give you a crisp image day or night. Also enhanced by a robust cable concealed bracket and upto 30metre nightvision. Made from a quality metal alloy, this camera has been designed with all the latest in CCTV camera technology. Unique features with the ROBOX Bullet seris. 600TVL resolution Giving you an excellent image resolution and colour reproduction and ensuring the camera generates a clear image of your home/business protected areas. Special Korean lens Built with a korean lens for enhanced optics and to improve the focus quality of the camera. Specially imported lens which generally increases picture quality by 25-30% Dual Ring Technology This feature prevents IR bleed and IR bounceback to eliminate the common problem of a white halo effect and ensure you receive a clearer night picture. Although most cameras on the market can produce a good daytime picture, very few cameras on the market can match the quality of the ROBOX range. External zoom and focus Gives you the ability to easily adjust the angle of view. An excellent feature when you are mounting cameras at a higher level (e.g. eaves of your loft) and you are trying to monitor your cars. Equally for businesses when you are trying to zoom into an area from your main building. IR corrective lens Which eliminates focus shift to give you a focused night picture (you won't find this in a lot of cameras). Generally considered a professional feature. Weatherproof protected IP66 rated to ensure it is fit for the outdoors and won't allow moisture to enter (International accreditation). Many cameras on the market do not undergo this certification and will cause moisture to build up on the circuit board and destroy the cameras functioning board. High intensity LEDs 36Pieces of high intensity LEDs Giving you an excellent night image of up to 30metres Sony CCD For optimum picture quality and colour reproduction. Utilising Sony's latest CCD image sensors with improved image quality for the best image quality. Robust Metal design Constructed from a quality metal for high risk environments and cable managed housing for maximum security • Sony CCD with high spec Effio DSP • High resolution 650TVL AND 700tvl & NIGHT • Built-in 36 pieces IR-LED • Effective range up to 30metres nightvision • Vari-focal lens 2.8-11MM • External zoom and focus • High quality IR corrective lens- sharper night image • Standard 1 years warranty

I'm planning on using this Camera, with an Apollo DVR does it look like a suitable setup ? Does the camera seem OK for the money? [edit: store link removed] IR Camera 40ES Sony Effio 700TVL 4-9mm Features Weatherproof IR Camera SONY Colour CCD IR LED: ￠5X42PCS ,IR LED working Distance:40M External lens adjusting, DC12V Lens: 4-9mm Manual Zoom Lens Dimension : 200(W)x171(H)x83(D)mm Specifications Model 40ES-700 Image Sensor 1/3" SONY CCD Horizontal Resolution 700TV Lines Low Illumination, Effio, ATR, OSD, NR Pixels PAL:976 (H)× 494(V) NTSC :976 (H) ×582 (V) Usable Illumination 0.001Lux/F2.0 TV System PAL IR LED ￠5 X42 PCS IR Series Distance 40 M Lens 4-9mm Manual Zoom Lens Sync System Internal IR Status Under 10 Lux By CDS Usable Illumination 0 Lux/F2.0 (LED ON) IR Power On CDS Auto Control S/N Ratio ≥65dB (AGC OFF) Gamma Correction 0.45 Video Out Composite Signal (1.0Vp-p, 75Ω) Scanning System PAL:625 Lines, 50 Field/Sec;NTSC:525 Lines, 60 Field/Sec Electronic Shutter Time Auto:PAL 1/50-1/100,000Sec;NTSC 1/60-1/100,000Sec Operation Temperature -10℃ ~ +50℃ RH95% Max Storage Temperature -20℃ ~ +60℃ RH95% Max White Balance Auto Power Source DC12V 600mA Dimension 200(W) x171(H) x83(D)mm Weight 1300g Thanks

I'm bascially looking at buying 3 Outside camera's, I'd like the quality at night to be semi decent! Looking to spend £100 + VAT. What will the different lens give me? is the IR Cut Filter something that is likely to cause problems with picture clarity?

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I've never specc'd a system before - so please let me know!! Would anyone recommend anything else? Am i wasting my money? I'm based in London, and can't seem to find many suppliers of the favoured dahua DVR's so have to go with AVTECH. DVR - http://www.iviewcameras.co.uk/Avtech_CCTV_H.264_4_Channel_Networked_DVR_Full_D1__25FPS_USB_VGA_Remote_DVD_AVC793ZCD/version.asp?PID=2#top CAMERAs - http://www.iviewcameras.co.uk/UTC_IR_BULLET_CAMERA_700TVL_4-9MM_VF_LENS_30M_IR_12V_DC_UTC-105/version.asp?PID=51 Many thanks Rob

A few days ago we got burgled by some youths and lost alot of stuff. I've dabbled about with camera's for a while now, and I'm not interested in bodging together anymore IP camera's with activewebcam!! I want to start a new system, with a Network DVR Recorder - but it seems every system I've tried in the last 5 years has had a massive floor - Night time clarity (They've all been horrendous) Can anyone recommend a system with decent night time vision? I'm after 2 to 4 Cams and DVR Anything upto £500. Many thanks.