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Sorry, I should have said one camera needs to identify people 50ft away and the rest just need standard home protection distance. I could setup an extra camera closer to the street to get around the 50ft requirement. So let's just put that 50ft thing on the back burner, what would you guys recommend with all the other requirements? I can work on the 50ft requirement once I see how the other cameras cover the yard.

Thanks Buellwinkle. Okay, I have thought a little about all that stuff so maybe I should give a rundown of my situation and ask for some input. Here are the facts of my situation. 1. Wiring not an issue 2. Computer not an issue 3. Willing to go wired or wireless 4. LAN not an issue because I’m willing to add anything needed and have the space to do it 5. Upload outside of the house is an issue due to bandwidth so must have local solution for recording 6. Going to have a hybrid system for now but moving to an all IP system in the future 7. Need great images in the day and good at night (by great I mean just be able to identify someone a maximum 50ft away) 8. Have IR illuminators already up and motion detection spot lights where needed 9. The ambient light is pretty bad because there is only one street light about 80ft away 10. Need to be able to read license plates 50ft away 11. Needs to support at least 5 cameras 12. Can’t break my bank because I don’t make much 13. Main reason is to protect my family from the psycho and the teenage vandals Thoughts?

I have an old analog system and I'm trying to replace it with some megapixel cameras. I've had several run-ins with a crazy neighbor who is facing kidnapping charges so I need some higher quality equipment. I’ve come across several brands that are mentioned here and I think I’m figuring out the brands. I’m in the US and plan on doing my own install. I’m in the computer industry and have extensive knowledge of networks so I’m not worried about that aspect. I’m worried about knowing the brand and image quality. Am I correct in thinking the following? Avigilon – good quality, good images, expensive, require purchase from dealer, good support Axis - good quality, good images, moderate pricing, purchase from retailers, good support Dahua – decent quality, decent images, cheap, rebranding in the US at retailers, bad support Arecont – good quality, decent images (better than some at night), expensive, decent support ACTi - good quality, good images, moderate pricing, purchase from retailers, good support Mobotix – good quality, good images, expensive, available at retailers Can you give me your thoughts on those brands? Thanks!!