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That looks like a motion sensor to me. Would be difficult to see well through that clouded dome anyway, unless there is a pinhole somewhere to see through. What is stopping you from taking it down and looking at it yourself?

Amazon has plenty of body cameras under your price range. "Good" quality is subjective and you really won't know until you try. Good luck.

All the time. Make sure to sand then prime then a few coats of paint.

Look for cameras with WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) for those store front cameras getting washed out by the sun.

NEW Hikvision DS-2CD2132F-I Dome Camera 2.8mm & 4mm (USA 3 Year Warranty) - $120 Each I have two genuine Hikvision USA cameras that I purchased for a project. The customer decided on using two PTZ cameras so I have no use for these. These were purchased through a legitimate distributor (ADI) as I run my own small security integration company. These have the genuine 3 year warranty. The 4mm has been opened to test and demonstrate but the 2.8mm is brand new and still factory sealed. All hardware is unused except for the water tight connector I installed on the 4mm to show the customer. Serial numbers are blocked for security reasons. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Asking $120 each or $215 shipped. I'm just trying to get back what I paid for them.

LOL. You didn't even read the post. If I can find a job to work one day a week for 100K I'd be all over it too. Working hours: Part time. We have two days work a week, could fit in for someone only available for one day a week. Possibility of it being flexible, agreements can be made after further discussions. Salary: £negociable Salary will be based on experience, flexibility and qualifications.

Good luck. Throw in on Craigslist or eBay. If it's old stuff it isn't worth anything.

Avigilon Multisensor or Axis Multisensor on a Sturdy Pole is one option. http://avigilon.com/products/video-surveillance/cameras/hd-multisensor/ http://www.axis.com/ie/en/products/axis-q3709-pve

I would use managed switches and put everything on a Security VLAN if you plan to share the network. I'd be worried about a future botnet attack on the Hik cameras that can affect the production network.

I can vouch for those turret style cameras as well. My parents place in Queens has 8 of those. I personally like domes once you figure out the intricacies of getting the dang IR seal to sit correctly. As far as HIKVISION - change your default password and it's not s huge issue for 90% of people until the next firmware hack. Lol

1) Do not run RG59/coax cable. Run Cat5/5e/6 and future proof your customer. 2) Some IP cameras support a dual output (one to NVR and another via a BNC connector) which may be an option. To get multiple on one screen may require a multiplexer though.

A couple things - 1) A rent drop box is a horrible idea. This day and age you should have an electronic transaction or a different form of payment. You pretty much said the scenario a tenant may use - that someone else must have taken their rent. 2) My father owns several rental properties and we put cameras in the main entry, hallways and front/rear or building. We placed an NVR in the basement as used PVC conduit for our runs. What is preventing you from install an NVR in a lockbox?

A ton of the vendors on Aliexpress/Alibaba do it.

I'm located in NYC. My budget, hmmm, I dunno. I'm not looking to spend thousands of dollars(on second thought, I might consider it if the security system is 5-star and virtually indestructible by brute force means, show me a demo/video to convince me). I'm a disabled veteran, and I need this security system, at least in NYC, where it is tough to get legal help when your property is stolen/violated unless you have something to bring to the table (evidence) The Ringpro system sounds really good, if there's a way to secure the camera itself properly, I'm all ears. I'm probably going to have 2 of those cameras outside, one for each door. My biggest concern is with outside tampering of the camera. I don't want someone to be able to rip it off physically and destroy it before they do something shady, that's why I wanted them to be hidden in the first place, as to not be obvious and out of sight/ out of mind. As far as the power issue goes, if worse comes to worse, I can manually tap into my wires and juice the cameras but I'm at home most of the time so battery power running out isn't too much of a hassle to get around. The 2 door cameras are priority #1. I also want to install a third camera on my first floor. I have a trouble tenant down there (I'm the building owner) and need to keep a close eye on him(very hard to evict in NYC, so this is the best I can do for now until the legal process is complete). The camera will film the hallway only, which is fine. That's another camera that I need to be robust/untamperable. All suggestions welcome. I thought it was NYC that's why I asked. I used to do work out there while I was finishing up school. Check out LT Security - they have an office in Long Island and another in central Jersey. They rebrand Hikvision cameras/NVRs. Honestly, I found that just putting cameras is was a good deterrent but dome cams are a must in NYC. The bullet cams can get smacked pretty easily. I would go with (3) Hikvision cameras and a 4 or 8 channel NVR. Stay away from battery powered systems. Ring pro is more of a video doorbell and not full fledged security system but it may work for you. Shoot me a PM and we can discuss.

Slayer - where are you located and what is your budget? I hate going with wireless cameras since you still need to get power to them. For a single camera solution, it may work though.

A cell network is also another option. Is he planning to install something on just front doors or in individual units as well? Give me a PM, I can definitely help you out.

Avigilon doesn't do service agreements so you don't need to worry about an annual fee. I believe their strategy is to get you to pay for a major release (i.e. ACC 5 to 6).

The problem is that people just care about price. Genetec dropped Hikvision support and it seems like quite a few people have caught wind of that news and it's starting to get peoples attention. Some people just want 8 cameras and to shove an NVR in a closet and at the Hikvision price point - it almost seems like a no brainer.

Thanks. I might start off with perhaps two or three cameras, and do it right the first time. I've heard good things about Dahua and Huisun? I would stick to Dahua / Hikvision for a home setup. There are a ton of rebranded versions out there so just find a vendor that is responsive and go with them.

I agree - great price for what you get there. I'm honestly not a fan of those Lorex/Q-See/Swann systems but they do have their market share.

First things first - what are you mounting locations? Will you be willing to patch and paint to do a completely hidden install?

What is the distance between the DVR to the TV? I've used this for a different application (projector) - https://www.amazon.com/Nyrius-Transmitter-Streaming-Projector-NPCS549/dp/B009E6R89C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478205320&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+transmitter

Chris, I recommend gathering proposals from 2 or 3 local installers. Most guys will prefer to provide their own equipment as they can offer a warranty on the product. The standard for cheap and good video has been Hikvision/Dahua for a few years now.

The hardware/stock pictures look identical. I'm willing to bet they are Hikvision OEM.

Can you please elaborate a little more? Bring me into the project and I can help you with the networking portion. I'm only a short drive away. I will tell you that not knowing how to properly configure the radios (power setting, aiming, network setup) can cause you a lot of grief and may end up costing you more in the long run. Feel free to PM me if you need additional help. You can probably do NanoStation M5 radios if you have decent networking knowledge or just simply go with another brand if you will need support. Do you have a list of requirements from your customer? Any redundancy in case wireless links fail?