thank you so much for the information here, read over it and watched all the sample videos.
I have a synology 5 bay system and am going to be pulling the trigger here soon on either an E33 or E32.
http://store.immediasys.com/5mp-fixed-bullet-camera-ip66-poe-only-cmos-d-n-4-2mm-wdr-e33/ $304
http://store.immediasys.com/3mp-fixed-bullet-camera-ip66-poe-only-cmos-ir-d-n-4-2mm-wdr-e32/ $270
Any better place to get them? (price)
Also any recommendations on accessories? I'll be placing this above my garage, it will be full exposed to the elements, no overhang as I live in a townhome. My neighbors camrea was tampered with so a lock or something to prevent some one from turning the camera would be desirable.
i did come across this: http://store.immediasys.com/silver-camera-bracket-pmax-1103/