SonnyD

Hi All I am trying to learn cameras in general but mostly IP So I am looking for some advice what cameras, lens and tools to buy to get an idea of what’s going on I have all the tools and test equipment for data cabling , Fiber optic and POE nothing specifically for cameras Basically I’m trying to put together a learning lab, I have a $1000 budget Any suggestions and is $1000 budget realistic? Thanks

Thanks Kawboy I found the iso chart link on here, I assume that will work if I have it printed. Any recommendations on the lux meter, they seem to from nothing up to hundreds. Thanks again Anything else?

I am a cabling contractor, dealing mainly in Data, phone and fiber and have been asked to put something together for an existing customer. Other than what I've read here, I have no experience with cameras or dvr's I am looking for about 15 decent outdoor cameras. Not sure if bullets or housings are the way to go, they will be used to cover the perimeter of a 100,000 sf building and into the parking lot in some areas. They will be mounted on the top of the building , around 20 ft high and fixed. there is little lighting at night so I guess they would need IR also varifocal lens. this is in NJ so weather is a factor Is there anything decent solution in that price range, that may be considered name brand ? By the way, great forum, learned a lot already