That makes a lot of sense, thanks again, so I did a search for a 2 mp, varifocal 3-12mm lens, h.264, and vandal resistant dome network camera as recommended by u.
and found this camera:
http://www.heivision.net/index.php?ctrl=product&act=detail&goodsid=156
Any opinions about this product is welcomed.
Not sure about the price of this camera yet. I have a budget of about $150-200 per camera. 15 cameras are needed.
Any suggestions on the NVR specs needed?
From what I understood The IP cameras benefits is that it process the video in the camera. So the saving is that IP cameras replace the long runs of BNC cables from the camera to the DVR. with short network connection from the camera to the network outlets.