mchlpeel

ok, Can someone explain to me why i should set my camera to record at 2688x1520. When viewing through my TV the NVR only gives me a max resolution of 1920 x 1080p for viewing the camera. The TV doesnt like this even though its a full 1080P tv. I have it set at 1600 x 1200 to make it look normal. So im only viewing at around 2MP and recording at 4MP, what is the point?

I was viewing it though my 55" tv as i dont have another device. My tv was connected to the NVR. In live view i get the ghosting In playback mode you can see the ghosting If i transfer to usb and play on my laptop you can still see ghosting but reduced but this is prob due to the laptop screen size. I have tried live viewing from the laptop through the IP address and i can still see the ghosting I bought this particular NVR because it had 80Mb incoming bandwidth and 80Mb outgoing so one camera shouldnt be an issue???? and its hardwired to the NVR. I think the problem might be the Digital Noise reduction and i have seen others have an option under images within the NVR to change it. I cant see these options at all???? I cant connect to camera directly as I only have the option right now of powering thorugh POE therefore through the NVR. Until i get a seperate 12vDC supply i cant try it. Any other ideas?

So I got myself a new cctv system and decided to hook it all up to test the camera quality. I cant say I'm very impressed as when I move around there is pixelated ghosting trailing behind my every movement. When I zoom in all I can see is a grainy image. This is all in daylight mode. I also sometimes see weird blocky digital artifacts. The only image settings on the NVR are for Rotate Mode, mirror mode, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness. There are no settings for WDR or any other fancy settings. My camera model is DS-2CD2142FWD-I(W)(S) http://overseas.hikvision.com/europe/Products_accessries_158_i8820.html My NVR is DS-7608NI-E2 http://overseas.hikvision.com/europe/Products_accessries_212_i8813.html Can anyone help or have I bought rubbish stuff?

Thanks for the detailed response. I understand id still need to run a power cable but these are a lot thinner than CAT5 ethernet. I intend to run the power out of a window and shut the window on the cable. The reason for this is I rent where i live and want to minimise any evidence of the installation when i leave. I am even reluctant to drill for mounting the camera but i dont think there is another option. In terms of WIFI strength there are not that many WIFI networks within range and I probably would only need a max range of 10M from the NVR. Its a new build house so the walls are made of paper so the signal shouldnt attenuate too much. Am i right in thinking I can do this (provided i dont cut the power cable in the window) in each area of my house then connect them to my WIFI network. I then hardwire the NVR to my router for recording? is this right?

Im pretty sure it is wireless http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries_158_i5605.html Why shouldnt i use wireless cameras?

I posted this topic in the Residential general discussion which didnt seem to get a response so i reposted here. Anyway........ I recently had the unfortunate pleasure of having my bike stolen from inside a carport on my property. Probably like most this is the catalyst for investing in CCTV. I have seen one of these cameras that looks pretty good DS-2CD2142FWD-I by Hikvision. Its a 4MP camera and I think it has wireless??? I used a calculator to work out the required bandwidth. To operate 4 of the above cameras at max settings. Id need 80MB incoming bandwidth NVR. Am i right in thinking this? If so would one of these be sufficient? DS-7608 by Hikvision? It might sound daft but do i need to run cat5 cable to the cameras? or is everything connected wirelessly via the Broadband router? Obviously i would just have to run power to each camera but this would mean less wires trailing around / through the house.

I have either posted incorrectly or there are few experts on this sub forum. Anyway........ I used a calculator to work out the required bandwidth. To operate 4 of the above cameras at max settings id need 80MB bandwidth NVR. Am i right in thinking this? If so would one of these be sufficient? DS-7608 by Hikvision? It might sound daft but do i need to run cat5 cable to the cameras? or is everything connected wirelessly to the Broadband router? Obviously i would just have to run power to each camera but this would mean less wires trailing around / through the house.

As an update I have seen one of these cameras. DS-2CD2142FWD-I by Hikvision. Its a 4MP camera and I think it has wireless??? what would I need to use this camera? Do I need an NVR / DVR etc?

Hi guys, my first post here so be gentle. I recently had the unfortunate pleasure of having my bike stolen from inside a carport on my property. Probably like most this is the catalyst for investing in CCTV. I began my research on google and was met with a complete myriad of options for CCTV. From what I gather and certainly correct me if I'm wrong the following are good for CCTV. CMOS sensor of 1/3" or better HD-SDI 1080p PAL at 25fps (is it possible to get 60 fps?) I need at least 1 camera but I already have ideas for 4 down the line. I want to spend around £300 and would like the following specs as a best case scenario. Full 1080p at 60fps Good night vision is this possible?