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    Personally, I prefer to use Cat5e with baluns - it's cheaper than Siamese, far easier to work with, and more versatile, as it allows for easy upgrade to IP cameras in the future.

     

     

    I Google it and watched this video, so I understand what that is...

     

    That makes sense. How is video quality and are there any problem running power on that gauge of wire though?

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    It's quad shield, foil, braid, foil, braid, none of it is copper. I'm sure the center conductor is a copper clad. I guess I can pick up a spool of Siamese video/power cable then. How long can the runs be? I am going to run everything neatly in the attic and then down a chase to the finished basement.

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    For an extra $100, I think i will get the 30FPS one.

     

    I have a spare 2 TB hard drive. It's only 5200RPM though. It is hard to install your own hard drives? I think that model can hold 2 hard drives. How much record time do you think 2 TB will get with 4 cameras, 2 of them recording 24/7, and the other two motion activated?

     

     

    Can I use that RG-6 quad shield that I have for the video cable runs?

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    That's sounds good. I like your thinking. I will probably have to install another light for that as my garage lights are on a 3 way switch. I have a sub-panel in the garage so wiring it will be simple.

     

    So I am going to get 4 of those cameras now. LOL I started with just two as first.

     

    I saw online three 4 ch DVRs, Do you think the higher end one is over kill for me? I really do not understand the 7FPS vs 30FPS, other than the lower FPS may be choppy??

     

    Also, I already have 1000' ft reel of RG-6 Quad Shield left over from my days as a cable installer. Could I use that for the video runs and just get coax to BNC adapters??

     

    Thanks.

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    Yeah... I see what your saying. I will use two of them for covering the front of the property. I might be able to surface mount them on the bottom side of my eves. They are aluminum panels, if I use toggle bolts, do you think that will hold the weight of the camera? If not, then the brick wall it is.

     

    I know you said you do not like IR cameras, but I might not have enough light for these cameras at night. My only options are to install a motion flood, or just have a flood light come on at night. I'm guessing those LED type floods are easy on the electric bill.

     

    I would like to install a camera inside my garage, which is total darkness. Can you recommend a camera for that?

     

    Thanks for your help.

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    Thanks for the recommendations and comparison pics all. I think going with a bullet style cam would be my best choice as the cameras will be installed on a brick wall.

     

    What do you guys think about this CNB bullet cam? I can buy it elsewhere...

     

    http://www.cctvsecuritypros.com/msosuhad606m.html

     

     

     

     

     

    hi. the link is a good camera. but it has 1 let down which is the bracket. you have to chage it if used outdoors

     

    How come? That wont work outside?

     

    Can this mount be flush mounted on a brick wall with just one hole for the cables to pass through? If so, maybe I can use the dome style.

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    I have to install security cameras ASAP. I have done research online for weeks, but there are just too many options available. Here is what I am looking for:

     

    Price Range: $500 - $600

     

    2 cameras for viewing the front of my property and street.

    - Cameras will be mounted under eve on a brick wall.

    - Best Resolution for Day/Night for my price range.

    - 65' range at night.

     

    4 CH DVR (so I can add 2 more cameras later if needed)

    - Smartphone/PC viewing

     

    Thanks!

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