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@cachecreekcctv I did know that cd recordings were in a format where you would need software to be able to play it but didn't realise it was so awkward to do and that USB method could just be played on a pc without the software. @iSpyVision Didn't realise that CD backup was old format now i were under the impression that that was the way to go. Thanks for the offer to call you for any advice but as i am in the UK i think it would be easier and cheaper to look for something a bit more local as international calls are a little overpriced for me to go that route.Thanks anyway.

Thanks .cachecreekcctv but looking for one with CD backup function

Thanks again Rory.Do you have some specific model numbers that i could search for that would suit me as i don't know where to start?

Need the following spec.. 2 cameras at least 1 with sound.Both for external use. Ability so see in the dark at 20 metres clear picture day and night If possible clear leds that don't show in the dark. Small and discreet as possible What sort of angle does night vision cover (is it mainly focused in the middle). Do i need a wide angle lense? What is the difference in lense sizes? How do i determine which one i need? Can the dome cameras be wall mounted?

Thanks for getting back to me.I would really appreciate your views and to possibly see a demo of the Avermedia units. I would prefer not to go the pc route. Do the Avermedia units allow loopthrough as i mentioned in my first post.. . as i need this option or another way around it.

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I would prefer to go with the colour cam as i have been told that the image can be much more detailed in picking up a persons features.Is it possible to get a good day/night dome cam as i think that this might be more suitable and discreet for where i want it to be so potential criminals don't know which direction it is pointing. Can't seem to find any Sensormatic or Pelco cameras in the uk.

Thanks again phred info much appreciated.

I don't actaully have flood lights, out the back i have a halogen flood of 80w constant and 150w with PIR detection which is to cover 7m x 7m area.How does this stand upto your suggetion of 2 lux? There is no other light at this area. For the front there is some street lighting but quite a distance away.I do have 2 wall lanterns on the house 60w each which do throw some light onto the area and the required distance is also about 7m x 7m. I don't actually have the cameras yet so can't really experiment.This is why i need to know which type of camera to go for.

Thanks for the info on your sammy drives phred shame it hasn't been tested longer. So it looks like Seagate is the way to go but should you only use certain models?

galen Just checked mail thanks @Deluxecctv How much light would it actually take to keep a camera in colour mode if it is rated as 0.5 lux? WOuld it have to be really lit well or just to say take away the darkness?

Thanks Deluxecctv As i have some light on the areas i wish to cover with the cameras might i get away without the IR? Also if i went for a camera with 0.5 lux then would it stay in colour at night?

Don't mean to hijack this thread but has anyone used samsung drives for thier dvr? How do these compare?

Ok thanks

Can't anyone help me? Even if it is just to answer the questions at the bottom of my post.

Thanks for the info galen i have just had a quick look but can't seem to find it in the UK.

Thanks for the offer but i think they are only 1.0 lux which i don't think is suitable for my needs.