IMcctv

Would really appreciate if someone can review and critique my design: I currently have the following equipment (new): - 8 Channel DVR - two (2) 3.6mm outdoor IR CCTV (420L) [ looks similar to this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DZ6PQ2 ] - two (2) 16mm outdoor IR CCTV cams (not sure of resolution) [ looks similar to this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9QD22 ] I am looking to add 6 more cameras and would really appreciate any recommendations. I find the 16mm cameras have too much zoom for my needs, hence looking to use eight 3.6mm cams. This is for a residential installation on a corner lot. The lights I have around the property are all Dusk-Dawn enabled. Meaning, 50% lit from Dusk-Dawn and when motion is detected, the light source becomes 100%.

Looking to upgrade my current DVR with the following requirements: -8ch full time 240fps D1 -play recording over network -Mac or PC 64bit compatibility Have a few decent 700tvl domes set up around my property, they are less than a few years old and would like to add IP cameras for specific areas. Have a budget of less than 1k for the DVR. Please recommend a few models and/or brands to look into. My current setup is a FUHO 8160 ch DVR.

Doesn't look too bad... I assume the light will mostly be facing down and the cameras mounted relatively high - as long as you don't have bright light shining directly into the lens, you're okay, although the backlighting will mean you don't get much more than a silhouette of a person. What I suggest is motion-activated lights mounted close to the camera - think about it: if you're creeping around in the dark and a bright light snaps on, what's your automatic reaction? You want to see if you've been spotted, so you look toward the source of the light to see if there's someone there. If there's a camera near it... bingo! nice, clear, well-lit face shot. The lights I have around the property are all Dusk-Dawn enabled. Meaning, 50% lit from Dusk-Dawn and when motion is detected, the light source becomes 100%. If I have cameras 5,6 and 7 mounted in the adjacent angle, right below the light source, I would need at really wide view? Would this be a better option?

Updated drawing with ambient light/motion activated flood lights. Camera 5, 6 & 7 may have partial lighting directed at the camera. The lights I have around the property are all Dusk-Dawn enabled. Meaning, 50% lit from Dusk-Dawn and when motion is detected, the light source becomes 100%.

Do you think this camera would be a good candidate for locations (2,5,6,7) of my diagram? What cameras would you recommend for the other areas? They'd actually work well in all your locations. The only consideration for something else might be in areas of complete darkness, as they work great with very little light... my preference in that case, though, would be a motion-activated flood light rather than a camera with built-in IR. Even an external IR illuminator would be preferable. Actually, lighting is adequate at all entrances of the house. How would this camera work if ambient/flood lights are pointed directly at the camera?

+1 you cant go wrong with CNB Effio cameras are a mind field and some of the cheaper ones have a good fail rate what spec is your DVR is it D1 or cif not shure if Sean has had the new camera spec yet. but there are some good new cameras comming out CNB Effio cameras are minefields? I will take photos of my DVR tonight. In my videos, I say the place where I got my cameras. Very reasonable prices for the higher quality cameras they offer, which I would suggest more so than their cheaper offerings. Good luck. Thank you, I will follow those links.

Do you think this camera would be a good candidate for locations (2,5,6,7) of my diagram? What cameras would you recommend for the other areas?

Thank you for this. What brands should I look at and placed to buy? If boards do not allow external site posting, please PM me.

Do you have any sample video links?

Thank you for the reply Rey. Do you have any brand/model recommendations? I am located in the United States. As for resolution, is there a significant difference between 420, 480 and 580?