burglar22

Hi i need some advice on buying IP camera pls 1. With PoE function/wireless 2. Be able to use 4 channel DVR to store recording (2-4 cameras) or can record to PC/external HDD. 3. with all standard features (HD, Night vision, IR, 1280 resolution, motion detect, mobile device feature...) can anyone pls provide me some models where i can buy them, under $500, thank you.

Thank u for your help and instructions, i downloaded the Device pack, latest one. i am using windows 7 Professional, service pack1 now i m not sure how to configure fixed IP, i did try but not successful, i got this details from china, 1.change the computer configuration 192.196.0.200, 2. open a page, url 192.168.0.64 3. change the address of the camera can be connect to a home network. 4.change computer configuration so went to Local area connection, properties, version 4(TCP/IP), properties, then there is a box, says Use the following IP address, and its got IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, also another box, says Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server, Alternate DNS server, tried playing with the addresses but only gets DNS server error. i don't know why its' doing that. may be i m not entering right info. my question is, what addresses do i put in both boxes? and does camera needs to be connected while i am doing this? and what is my next step after configuring the addresses and subnet? thank u so much again for yr help. really appreciate it.

hi, i am bit stuck, and not sure how i can connect my Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I to the notebook, bought from China, came with camera and manual, all in chinese. I downloaded the Milestone XProtect Go Version, connected the camera with network cable to notebook and tried to add camera but the software doesn't detect any camera, can you pls help? am i doing something wrong? do i need to configure camera first or how does it work? tried to ask help online from China, they say to Open network connections , and somthing about changing configuration, not much help as i expected. if someone could share some ideas pls, that would be really appreciated. Thank you

Thank you very much for your time guys, and all your help, really appreciate it and learnt so much within few weeks. i will update my experience with setting up the camera and its functioning soon.

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us, i bought this one from Alibaba.com http://www1.hikvision.com/en/Products_show.asp?id=7326 and now waiting for delivery from China, you mentioned about using Blueiris, can u please send me link where i can purchase one, and also how to install it? i have never used it before so it would be great if you could share it pls. thanks heaps.

yea i am just buying cameras for now, i will read the article and setup with NFS, or get BlueIris, Thank you so much.

Hi burglar22 If Cosco ships to USA address then use http://www.shipito.com/ they will give you a USA address or registering and their shipping cost are low. If the total import cost including shipping to Australia is less then $1000AU then you will not be charge nothing on top. But if it is over $1000AU you will incur a 10% duty. And for the cameras any camera performs well during good light conditions its the low light conditions that separate the brands. But for what you are after I would recommend Dahua what ever brand its sold under or HKvision both are sold at Cosco. Or one better Acti cameras. Have a look at http://www.NetworkCameraCritic.com buellwinkle site. Thanks heaps for the wealth of info and your advice, if i purchase the one from Costco, do i still need to purchase separate NVR?

Hi, thank you for the info, are you talking about this one ? http://www.hikvision.com/en/Products_show.asp?id=7872 no i don't have PoE switch but i can order it, and where do you get Blue Iris from? pls let me know how you go with the camera, so i can order the same one too. this is exactly something i was looking for. i will wait for your comments. thank u.

thank u all for your suggestions, i like this one, from costco, http://www.costco.com/Swann-1080p-2-Pack-HD-NVR-IP-Bullet-Cameras.product.100039914.html#BVRRWidgetIDand ideal for me to start, my question is 1. can i buy separate NVR (500gb) and connect it with these cameras and then use them? 2. can i just buy the NVR software and not buy NVR to record from camera to the PC? 3. This item is available in US only and they can't ship in Australia, so anyone have idea how i can get one shipped to Australia? Thanks heaps.

yea i tried Jaycar, they have the cameras without PoE cables, and only power on audio/video cables. i don't mind Ebay as long as it does what is required, so i m thinking of buying this model, can anyone tell me if it is good to buy? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Outdoor-Megapixel-HD-H-264-IP-Network-IR-Camera-w-POE-/220664067314?pt=AU_Home_Personal_Security&hash=item33609a74f2#ht_4856wt_1161

how about 2 cameras, can i get it under $500, do i need the NVR? i m bit confused, i thought we could record it straight to the PC, and can u pls provide some links to the website of companies that sell those cameras? i am not in position to spend more than $500 atm.

Hi, I m in Australia, $500 is for four cameras, plus NVR if possible or atleast 2 cameras. if there is an option not to use NVR and directly record into external hard disk, that would be good too. Basically i have a town house, and want to put 1 camera at the front and 1 at the back, i want to be able to power with PoE, and with all other standard features, and be able to record it. i found this from web, is it any good? can you pls advise? thank you. http://www.jetviewcctv.com/product_info.php?cPath=118&products_id=430

thank you for your advice and help, i decided not to go with wireless, u mentioned about NVR/encoders, is it possible to record straight into your pc/external hard drive without needing to buy them separate? and if u can, pls mention some models, i'm finding it hard to get any. yea i mean 1080P, i need an outdoor camera, min. 2, dome/bullet/box doesn't really matter, and also will depends on the price. the ones u mentioned are bit dearer in price for me. thank u.

I am after decentralized IP camera for my home, i looked at different websites and got some idea of what i am looking for, basically i need, something that i can store recording in hard disk/flash drive or SD card, motion sensor, night vision, HD, high resolution, atleast 1MP, view from android devices, weather proof and other standard features. I am confused as to if i should get wireless or not? only because i don't want to put too many wires around the house. my budget is AU $250 max. could you pls give some names of the camera i can look at? thank you.

Hi, i m interested buying this model, http://www.gadspot.com.tw/gsw3102.htm, can anyone pls give me some feedback on video quality for this model and what is the experience using it? Also is this good for first time buying? i got price for $199, 2 yrs Warranty and free shipping. Thank you.