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OK that vari-focal fujinon f:.095 lense is for 1/3". I need 1/2" or 2/3". Thanks again for the replies.

Thanks for the quick replies. Would you think there would be a significant difference in a f1.6 vs a f1.2 or 1.4 lens when using in a low light area?

Sorry,didn't answer all questions. We use Axis 231D's for all PTZ's. Petards UVMS integrated 485 control into software so we can use computer joystick or mouse for control. There IS some latency but they get used to it. An excellent Optical IP PTZ camera. Only drawback is it is not POE.

We used Covi's for the first casino. Probably wouldn't do that again. Built a new casino and used IQinvision cameras over tables. go to their website and you can see some sample pictures from casino. Good luck

I'm sure you know what you're doing and have taken everything into consideration. Just offering another view. We are using about 600 analog cameras because at the time we couldn't find a IP camera that could handle low lighting on slots. Analog cameras are converted to digital w/IP address before being put on the 1GB video LAN. You're certainly right about data closets. We had to make sure IP cameras were within 350' utilizing CAT6. All analog cameras were connected via CAT6 and NVT's. This way we could migrate to all IP when cameras available. The new IQinvision cameras will handle low light and on their web site you can see the casino pictures from our casino. In any event....good luck. Lynn Wagoner

You sound like a pretty good IT guy. Is it too late to switch courses? We passed up Pelco for an NVR/PC based system w/over 850 cameras. Virtual matrix, etc. I also agree, video walls are OUT. There are several good software packages, i.e. Genetec, Petards UVMS that will get you past the DVR curve. I'm thinking DVR's will be like VCR's in the near future....IMHO. We just finished a new casino that's 100% IP. It's a IT guys dream.... Good luck.

Just finished 1000+ casino job...consulting part only not integration. I personally wouldn't do anything other than 100% IP. Axis, IQinvision for cameras and good NVR. We used Petards UVMS with 600T of raid 5 storage. Virtual matrix. No more analog/VCR's etc. All CAT6, POE switches. Good luck, there's nothing like a good old casino job to raise the blood pressure. Lynn Wagoner

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