rory

I would not suggest using Geo on a Via Chipset, at least not for a client. The GV250 is a generic card which I have found to work fine, but its still a 50-50 chance.

LOL only sometimes ... But yeah you could probable force that res on some monitors, but if its not the native res then ..

nah the nice thing though is alot of people just let me keep the $25 ..

I wont go into too much detail, but as mentioned, 1400x900 is very high resolution for cctv cameras. Infact 1280 and even 1024 is pushing it. But if thats your monitors native resolution then you are stuck with that. GeoVision handles higher resolutions, but then your monitor would have to also support that, which is doubtful, at least not in Native Resolution, and for a DVR and using an LCD, you must use Native Resolution or the quality will be even worse. Okay, so as mentioned, GeoVision DVR cards handle higher resolutions of 1920 x 1200, 1680 x 1050 and 1600 x 1200, in their latest software version, as well as 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x1024. Im sure some other DVR cards also support those. As to the DVR card, dont know of any 2 channel cards besides the GeoVision GV-250. That is a budget card, but can use the full GeoVision software. Its only 15-20fps total though, so that is divided amongst the 2 cameras. Recorded video can be set to SMART motion record so if only 1 camera is picking up motion, it will be given the full 15-20fps. The DVR Software is included, as it is with most DVR Cards. If you want real time on both cameras, you will need a 60fps card. If you dont mind, you could get a 30fps and it will then be 15fps per camera, which is very close to real time (Human eyes see 20fps as real time, but real time is actually 30fps). Basically Ive been running a GV250 2 channel on and off on my PC for a couple years, and my last monitor was a 19" Wide Screen with 1400x900, but for optimal quality the software was run at 1024x768, and yes it did not take up the whole screen, but that was fine as I also used the PC (not recommended) for other work. Switching now though as I now have 4 cameras and am adding more. As for pricing, it will vary, and you are in the UK so cant really say. There is at least one UK dealer on this form, should be easy to locate. But retail pricing in USD on the Geo GV250 2 channel is approx $180-200, and like mentioned comes with the software, as do all that I know of. The cameras will greatly differ, for example a True Day Night camera will be double the price of a simple Color IR camera. Please read the section in the camera forum that has links on Day Night Infrared apps, for further information on the differences between them. Rory

he's obviously cheap or broke, as he is bringing his own stuff in and he is not in the biz (?). Is it worth your time even talking to him? Time is money, I wont get out of bed (well off my PC chair) for less than $75.

LOL .. I would never block XXX ..

tru that .. what about Samsung GVI, which is the big Samsung name in the US ... not the same either but thought I would mention it.

in the top image, to the right of cctv /

Right, most CCTV cards geared for the industry will have those features also, actually they seem to be typical with all cards Ive used, the auto reboot at least. hey Scorp, like my computer name?

Example below, that is version 8.1 as I didnt have 8.12 on hand to install right this second .. Also does repair from power outage etc, we have tons of power outages down here. Actually all that basically does is recognize the software was not shut down properly, and the database was not closed and repairs it .. far as i know... either way it works

Here are the features in the latest version: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=7271

Yeah it has that and way more .. I dont think anyone actually uses all the features they load them down with .. but they have them

You might want to look at something like a Geo Vision card (or similar), 30fps card wont be much more than that one, and then you get the full Geo software with it, which is much better than AW (nothing against AW they have their market still). Note that 30fps cards with 4 cameras, will not be real time live video though. You would need a 120fps card for that, or you can come close to real time with a 60fps card (15fps per camera).

thats typically 30fps total.

What Scorpion said, plus you are streaming 4 video feeds, 2 of them using USB, into a PC which you are doing other things on, the CPU more than likely is maxing out.

I would be careful running the video cable too close to the high voltage, really want to keep it at least 1 foot away from that to avoid the chance of interference. Rory

yeah they did that to me when i was travelling from LA to Florida .. thought it was because of my Bahamian passport though, at least thats what they told me .. cause I had a connecting flight from Florida to the Bahamas also.

I thought the IR filter was removed from the imager in low light? Patience of a saint isaac, cheers. Yeah thats what he said, "move them from in front of .." meaning it will move it off the imager. It cost more to have a moving IR cut filter and thats why those cameras cost more than the day nights that dont have it or just have fixed one.

Yes. There is also IR in the daytime. Without an IR Cut Filter, the camera will always pick up IR Light, which means the daytime colors will look washed out. Most color only cameras will have a fixed IR cut filter. If they dont then they are one of those really cheap $30 cameras. I know you've seen these http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=6122

nice camera .. will have to try it one day when I get wealthier Where is it mounted though?

The EX80 is a waste of money IMO, go for the EX82 for a couple hundred more and then you can always adjust the IR level. The Cameras themselves are not as good as the EX82's, as they are not the same cameras. Also the Iris is a pain to reach on the EX80. I mean the image is still great, but its not the EX82. http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2884 http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=4466&highlight=ex80

cool let us know

Yep, using 32 bit myself .. and 2GB .. been using DDR2-667 for quite a while now, but going to use DDR2-800 on a system coming in now, will see if its any faster BTW see the Core 2 Duo 2.6 is cheaper than the previous 2.4, and the Quad and 3.0 is the same price now .. got the new 2.6 coming in now though as well its $100 cheaper .. will see how it goes

No luck on the speed. but it still flows good. What camera is that and what software was used? Ok I converted it to WMV and it plays normal now, must be the 100% CPU thing, or a codec conflict on my PC. Here is the converted WMV file, ofcourse lower quality but still good. 720x480 though as MM only allows that resolution, also 3.1MB instead of 18MB. Runs around 40% CPU usage on my PC now. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/video/MovieHIGHRES.wmv PS. where is that camera mounted?

GV-1480 PCI Express System Computer Case: Black iStarUSA Aluminum 4U Rackmount Case D-400AL, with 2 Front Removable Air Filters Power Supply: Included iStarUSA 500W Power Supply Motherboard: ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA775 Motherboard, Intel P965 Chipset CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz, 1066FSB, 4MB Cache Memory: Corsair Value Select 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 Dual Channel Memory, DDR2 667 (PC2 5300), 240 Pin, Unbuffered, Model: VS2GBKIT667D2 Video Card: ATI Radeon X1300 PRO 256MB PCI Express Video Card Hard Drive: 2x WD Caviar SE16 3.5in 500GB SATA Optical Drive: Black Samsung SH-S183L SATA 18X DVD Burner Cooling: 1x 120mm Front Intake Fan, 2x 80mm Rear Exhaust Fans. Speed Controlled by Motherboard. Removable Air Filter in front of Front 120mm Fan Monitor: Black/Silver ViewSonic VX922 19in LCD Computer Monitor Operating System: Windows XP 32 Bit Service Pack: SP2 GeoVision Card: GV-1480 PCI-e GeoVision Software Version: Version 8.12 Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 Video Size: 640x480 De-Interlace Motion/Continuous: Motion Detection FPS: Smart Motion Environment: Hot Office in Night Club. Central A/C only on when they are open. Working with Owner to get a wall unit A/C which will stay on 24/7 Length of Tested Period: 4+ Weeks Other Notes: Dedicated DVR. Fully Tweaked and Locked right down. IR Remote for user control of views only in Full Screen. Custom Key lock. CPU Runs 35-38 degrees Celcius in normal room temps, 45-50 with no A/C and very hot room. Motherboard is always cool, under 40 degrees Celcius. Washable Filters are also a nice addition. Wireless keyboard and mouse but they are rarely used. Drive Imaged for quick and simple restore (fully tested).