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Sure, but when it is, it can be nice. My goal is to gain better day recognition, and night if possible and affordable, of what gets recorded. I realize mp's and 4k's+ specs aren't everything to camera image quality.

I'm looking to upgrade a 4mp camera running on a Q-See 8816 Nvr 16 channel security system, preferably to a 4k or better camera if possible. I see some 8mp Dahua cameras on ebay (hfw4800e and hfw4830e)..would those work with this Nvr, and/or are there other options?

Hi all, I'm looking for newbie recommendations for a new home IP poe system. I currently have a q-see 960h system. I was considering this from costco: http://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-3TB-HDD,-8-4MP-Cameras-with-100-ft.-Night-Vision.product.100213199.html but its pricey and limited (only records 1080p), and I thought I'd look into buying individual components so that I could build on it as I go along and perhaps save some money (or get better components for the money), and that's how I found your forum. I would like to buy: 8-16 channel nvr, atleast 8 channels poe 8 4-5mp cameras, good night vision I'm not anticipating being a power user and just plan to record around the exterior of the house, and want to make sure I have a reliable system that can adequately record up to 8 hd cameras (or more, if affordable.) Any recommendations/advice would be appreciated! I see lots of hikvision dvrs on ebay as well as hikvision and dahua cameras. TIA.

I went ahead and purchased this Q-See bundle above from Costco while on sale ($1299.) What is the best pc software to view, playback, and manage the nvr and cameras? (or what are some recommended options, free and/or not free?)

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