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Thank for the responses. To answer some of the questions posed - The reason for so many cameras is because of the design of the home and the gardens on the property. We could actually go with more but 27 to 30 will suffice for now. The 8K(+ -) budget number given was for the CCTV hardware only not peripherals (conduit, cabling, labor, etc.) My apologies, I should have been more clear. As to my electricians abilities, I have known him for years and do not doubt them one bit. He has and does install higher end systems and indeed presented them, however, twenty to thirty thousand is more than we wish to spend on a camera system. I listed Lorex and Swann in my original post since this is the residential board of the forum and they seem to be the most popular brands. This installation falls in-between the off the shelf homeowner system and the 20K and higher systems. We were considering two 16 channel Lorex systems but I started doing a little research and discovered this forum and the wealth of information here. Hence my leaning toward Hikvision. I figured for a bit more money I might as well get something better than off the shelf and not have to worry later on. Additionally, because of the length of many of the runs we will have to make our own cables anyway so we would really only be using the cameras and recorder of the “off the shelf” systems. As for the wireless cameras, the furthest one is about 150’ direct line of site to the structure. I had not heard of Ubiquiti and will look into them. Thanks. Thanks again for the replies.

Been researching on this site for the last few days. Great information here. I need to install a camera system on a one acre piece of property that will cover the grounds as well as the perimeter of the home. Hence the large number of cameras. My electrician will be installing it. He has installed many Swann systems and a few Lorex. After doing some research here and elsewhere I’m leaning toward Hikvision instead of the aforementioned brands. I’m sure using a Swann or Lorex system will suffice but we would rather spend a bit more if that’s going to give us a better, more reliable system. We would prefer a pre packaged system for ease of purchase but if we have to buy it peace-meal then so be it. There is so much information floating around out there the more I investigate the more confusing it becomes. The positive thing is that the more I’m reading the more I’m learning. We are looking to spend around 8K. What suggestions do you have? (Recorder, cameras, etc.) What should I avoid? The following are our requirements— Full High definition NVR All bullet cameras 1080p HD with night vision weatherproof (4 have to be wireless HD) PoE for wired cameras ( the longest run is about 250 feet) We must be able to remotely and securely access the system by computer and IPad Thanks in advance for any advice.