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You need to set a budget for your cameras. 7 x Samsung SNO-6011R @ $350 = $2500 You need to set a budget for your NVR. NVR can range from $500 - $5000+ Don't forget to factor and budget for installation, cabling costs. If you are handy with power tools, and don't mind being on ladders, some savings here. ---------------------------------- My answer from my previous posted reply to you... With IP, the recording device can be an all-in-one box called network video recorder (NVR) Entry level NVR usually support only same make cameras. Higher end NVR support different make cameras. Also, with IP, the recording device can be a dedicated computer with network switch running video management software (VMS) Entry level VMS usually support only same make cameras and is usually free. Higher end VMS usually support many different types and brands and is not free. -------------------------------------- If you are good with computers and have a fairly fast desktop pc kicking around, add a POE switch and vms software. More savings here.

Analog based systems are currently the most widely used, followed by IP. In 5 years 4K will be the platform of choice...

DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is a analog based recording/viewing box. For analog cameras. -some dvr's have a internet connection. NVR (Network Video Recorder) is a IP (Internet Protocol) based digital recording/viewing box. For HD cameras. -most nvr's have a internet connection. Hybrid-NVR is a mixed analog and IP based digital recording/viewing box. For analog and HD cameras. -most hybrid-nvr's have a internet connection.

Auto back focus accounts for the very small lens focus shift that occurs when using a camera in day and then switching to night as available light fades. Cameras without auto back focus requires setup in low light or welding filter with iris almost fully open. Auto back focus should not be confused with Auto focus...

That big lens needs a standard 5mm cs to c mount adapter. The 5mm adapter increases the space from 12.5mm to 17.5mm between lens and the image sensor.

Some IP cameras have a test/service connector or bnc connector at the rear. This test/service connector allows the installer to view the IP camera for aim/focus etc. The signal output is standard analog video.

For bright and direct sunlight conditions, look for cameras with WDR (Wide Dynamic Range). Sony's Exmor image sensor with View-DR is great for difficult bright conditions. As with most Sony products, expect Sony pricing...

When adding or changing drive volumes, acc needs to create a new configuration file. Better off exporting needed video in native/raw or avi and start with a fresh setup. All data will be wiped, but makes for a clean slate...

If you go with a NVR (Network Video Recorder) to view and record your IP cameras, a VGA port and or HDMI port is usually provided for your display device. So your TV/monitor must also have VGA or HDMI input as well. If you need to hook up multiple TV/monitors, use a VGA splitter or HDMI splitter. They come in 2port, 3port, 4port, etc. depending on your needs. Also, check the specs for maximum cabling distance per port...

Under camera adjustment menu, shutter speed (1/5s to 1/4000s) can be adjusted by 3 preset options for low light conditions. auto (low light, balanced) auto (low light, speed) auto (low light, quality)

C/CS mount Day/Night MP rated lens are nice but currently too pricy! 1/3" Day/Night MP rated lens costs one arm and one leg. 1/2" Day/Night MP rated lens costs two arms and two legs. 4K Day/Night rated lens costs two family jewels. Maybe I'll learn how to grind n polish glass....rant...

I have used Avigilon VMS with IP cameras from Avigilon, Axis, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Hikvision, Vivotek, and Arecont with no issues. I have used Avigilon VMS with Avigilon & Axis Encoders with analog cameras from many manufacturers with no issues. When comparing cameras for commercial installations, Avigilon cameras should be compared to higher end Axis cameras. Avigilon cameras when compared by pricing are very similar, sometimes lower than Axis cameras. Cameras at this price point have the following: Better warranty (3 years) Better mounting flexibility (needed for dome cameras) Better interconnection flexibility (needed for dome cameras) Better Lens (motorized zoom/focus) Better Temp Control (heaters/fans in dome cameras) Avigilon Encoders are great and cost effective if you have existing analog cameras already. I recommend installing new analog cameras if you need ultra low light capabilities or entry level LPR application only. Great image quality. Better pricing than Axis. 4 analog cameras only 1 licence fee! Avigilon has Excellent Customer Service and Support!

The Samsung SNO-6011R is a 2MP IR Bullet IP camera with 3.8mm fixed lens only. For areas that need better zoom, the Samsung SNO-6084R 2MP IR Bullet IP camera has a vari-focal motorized 3.0mm-8.5mm lens. If you are set on Samsung for all the IP cameras, than look at Samsung's NVRs (Network Video Recorders) for your recording needs. You might have more luck posting on the IP/Megapixel Cameras and Software Solutions Forum if you want feedback/opinions on specific IP cameras. Include a brief description in the subject/topic line e.g. (Samsung SNO-6011R 2MP IR Bullet camera opinions?) because we can't remember all model numbers... Also, include a link/url to manufacture's camera in the message body i.e. https://www.samsung-security.com/SAMSUNG/upload/Product_Specifications/SNO-6011R_Datasheet.pdf Because we are lazy and Google is too rich...

Holes in plastic/aluminum enclosures can be designed totally waterproof with proper rubber/silicon seals and rated components. Cellphones and point-n-shoot cameras that are fully submersible in water are available. Also, waterproof speakers and microphones are available. The preliminary specs show a wide operating temperature range but no IP rating though...

Nice!!! " title="Applause" /> Hikvision continues to impress and raise the bar! So many cameras to test. So little time...

360 degree/fisheye lens cameras with sufficient controlled lighting are great. With proper placement, it is very difficult to hide from a 360degree/fisheye lens camera. I recommend 360 degree/fisheye lens cameras for generally crowded retail environment where people, pillars, shelf, signage etc. might obscure the view of a standard mount camera. Great for situations where distraction theft might occur. Great as point of sale cash register overview camera.

360 degree/fisheye cameras are terrible in low light conditions. As soon as it gets slightly dark, a 360 degree/fisheye camera will be useless. A low light true day/night camera is recommended. Use motion lights to help out if lighting is not sufficient. Separate external IR is best.

Bright faces too highlighted at night time is usually caused by over exposure due to IR leds being too direct. Use separate IR led lighting to reduce the hot spots or source camera that has "smart" ir leds or "adaptive" ir leds. http://avigilon.com/white-papers/adaptive-ir/

If you want to capture plates consistently and reliably in day or night, use a Bosch LPR camera. They have been in the LPR business for years. These are analog cameras, so a separate encoder is required for IP connection. Bosch REG-X-816-XE approx. $600 http://resource.boschsecurity.com/docum ... 568587.pdf Bosch VLR-4075-V521 approx. $500 http://resource.boschsecurity.com/docum ... 030539.pdf A choking point is required to slow the vehicle to 50mph or less. The LPR camera should be mounted no more than 5 feet above the ground (lower the better), face the licence plate directly, and be around 20 feet away. You will also still require a separate colour overview camera to capture other details such as make, model, color etc.

Most entry level dvr's have an internal hard drive to record images. Most entry level dvr's have an external usb port to allow back up only of recorded images from internal hard drive. If you are installing a internal hard drive into your dvr for the first time, and hd is not detected, than you have a problem with either hd or dvr. Install suspect hd in tested good dvr or replace suspect hd with tested good hd to determine source of problem.

The Avigilon exterior dome cameras are nice and compact. They are only 6.01" in diameter and 4.3" tall. Very tough with thick stainless steel ring, well built. Their exterior domes are thick rubber backed. There are 4 mounting holes to secure the dome to wall or ceiling There is 1 standard threaded cable entry hole in the base. There is 1 standard threaded cable entry hole in the side The exterior domes are surface mount with no options. A pendant wall mount (with rain drip cover) and pole mount bracket is available. Adaptive IR is an option for their dome cameras. Internal IR is not recommended though. Separate IR is always better...

Axis has just announced new dome cameras. http://www.axis.com/corporate/press/releases/viewstory.php?case_id=3360 Some new features are 60fps frame rate, p-iris lens, better water drip edge design on dome umbrella... The final specs pending approvals, should be released next month. Don't expect shipping till summer/fall 2014.

360 degree cameras are terrible in low light conditions. As soon as it gets slightly dark, a 360 camera will be useless. When the motion light comes on, a 360 will take over 3 sec to stabilize to give a useable image... A low light true day/night camera is recommended for low light areas. Motion lights are great to help out only.

ISC West starts next week, so stay tuned daily on camera manufacture's web sites news pages to get informed of new products coming out this year. I expect Axis and others to announce many updates on their camera line. Axis will update many of their dome cameras with their new fast ARTPEC-5 chip. This chip will allow 60fps frame rate. Don't expect shipping of new stuff till fall 2014... If you are not set on a full Axis solution (ie. axis cameras+axis vms) for your installation, look at Avigilon cameras and Avigilon VMS. Great cameras and great VMS.

Those bosch LPR cameras are analog cameras with bnc connectors and are totally compatible with your DVR. Do a search on this forum "LPR" for tons of research and reading. Here's a link to recent great covert LPR project by member bobbyb... viewtopic.php?f=1&t=39936