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Yes, that's in $. Is that too low? I'm in Canada but I stated it in US$.

My budget is around 1000-1500. For the outdoor one, I am looking for a fixed outdoor dome.

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations on make/model of cameras to use in a variety store. The store is about 26 ft. wide and 45 ft. long. It's a pretty well lit store when it's open, but at night when it's closed the lighting inside isn't as good. I'm also looking for a dome camera to put outside, which will allow me to see people coming and going, as well as catch licence plates. The main use for the dome camera would be at night time, as break-ins usually occur in the middle of the night. I would prefer the cameras to be wireless, but it's not necessary. I want to hook this all up to a DVR card.

Hello, I was looking to setup a video security system for a variety store, and I was hoping I could get some help. To give an idea of the layout of the store, it is about 26 ft. wide and 45 ft. long. There is a walk-in cooler at the back of the store, and there is also an additional 15 ft after the cooler which is a back area for employees only. Outside the store there is an overhang, which is about 6 ft. out, that has the store sign and it covers the walkway in front of the store. The front counter is at the front-right of the store, and the front door is at the front-left. We may move the counter to the left side, maybe 6 ft. away from the door. Sorry if this is confusing. I'll try and draw a picture of it. I called in somebody to check it out and propose a system. He proposed two high resolution cameras, one on the left and one on the right, near the back by the cooler. He also proposed a dome camera outside, mounted under the overhang. This would be to catch people as they're coming and going, and also to get licence plates. Does this sound like a good setup? Because I have my doubts about having only two cameras at the back of the store. I mentioned this to him, but he said they would be high resolution (I think he said 600 lines), and you can zoom in and out. Can anybody recommend specific cameras to use, inside and outside? Also, what is a good DVR card? Or would a standalone DVR unit be a better choice? Also what would be the best way to be able to monitor the store from a house about 5km away? Sorry if this a bit vague, but any help would be appreciated.

Hi, thanks for the advice. I understand that it might be best to hire a professional. I would like not go that route for the reason that I don't like paying somebody to do something that I can do myself. I understand a professional system would be better equipped, but it would be too expensive, and the store is not that big. There are not really any employees (usually store owner or people he knows at the store), so employee theft is not an issue. I'm not necessary looking for the "best" DVR solution, but just something suitably equipped. I don't want to go out and get a camera only to read here that the thing is a piece of crap, so that's why I was hoping for some recommendations. To give you an idea about the store, it is generally in a safe area that is pretty busy, so an armed robbery (or attempt) is extremely extremely rare, which would probably explain why the robbers ran away without taking anything. If any crime were to happen, it would most likely be petty shoplifing (of a chocolate bar or something), or break and enter after store hours. During store hours the store is pretty well lit, and the main area to monitor would be the cash register area, which is about 5 ft. by 15ft. After hours there is minimal light so it would be low-light conditions. I was thinking of maybe having a hidden camera just outside the store to catch licence plates and things like that, but that isn't necessary. The off-site monitoring I wanted to do for safety reasons. As I mentioned above, employee theft is not an issue. Off-site monitoring would be like having a second person in the store in case something happens. This also is not a necessity, but might like to add later. I hope that explains my situation. Any futher pointers and help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I wanted to setup a video security system for somebody who has a convenience store. They got held up recently (though nothing happened and thiefs ran away, fortunately), and after that they want to get this. I figured it might be better (and more fun) to setup a system myself. I don't know too much about this, but I'm hoping to learn. I've done some reading on it, and this is what I'm looking for: - 2 to 4 cameras (if they had low light and/or zooming capabilities, that would be good, although that's probably something for another forum) - DVR system to record and replay from each camera - ability to view each camera simultaneously or individually - ability to view off-site from another location would be good too I don't know if some of these features are possible or if they're too far-fetched, but if anybody could give some pointers on how to get started, and possibly recommend some specific equipment, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm in Canada but I would be willing to buy from the US if I have to.