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Hi Im looking to build a pc-based dvr using a GV600. I need some clarity regarding IR and how its used for security cameras. Im thinking I want a true day/night camera (its just for monitoring my yard), one that is color by day and switches to b/w at night. How does the IR work? I notice it can be integrated into the camera or from separate source. Is the IR used during the day? At night is the IR light visible to the human eye? Some appear to have IR-blocking features? Under what scenario would that be beneficial? Some links relating to my questions would be appreciated. Also can anyone recommend a quality day/night camera? Had a look on spytown, maybe something in the 150+ price range? Thanks a bunch bw

Main use would be daytime monitoring when I am away. Nightime monitoring to me is a bonus feature id like to play with. I'd like to spend a little extra and get a higher quality cam. Could you recommend a color day/night as described for say 200 or less? I would also like to get a 2nd quality b/w camera sometime down the road. Id expect to pay less than the above mentioned color model? Could you recommend a good b/w cam? Environment particulars arent critical to me at the moment as I may be moving. I may like to mount it outside, if so it would be under an eave or something. Im more interested in getting a quality piece of equipment. Im sure theres more information im missing on what all i need. If it could read lisence plates from 30~50ft that would be nice. Something about this size would work: http://spytown.com/tosikhigresc.html Thanks a bunch bw

Hey all, Im interested in testing some surveliance equipment. I dont fully grasp all the options available yet so rather than spend a week reading through your forum I though I'd ask for some help I'd like to setup a dedicated pc for this task. I would like it to basically keep an eye on the yard whilest im away. Im thinking motion detection is a must. The pc im planning on using at the moment is a PII 350 128MB Intel440BX GF4MX440. If it could be ran headless over network using linux that would be a plus. Would it be sufficient for 1 camera? Now I already have a MSI Tv@nywhere in another computer. Im assuming I would have to get a specialty dvr card for multiple cameras? What camera should I get? Audio is not necessary. I would like to have good ~ betterthanaverage quality, may be mounted outdoors (under eave). Id rather spend a little extra to get a quality product. Are there stand-alone ip-camera's that are decent? How do they compare to having the camera running off the pc? Id like to start by getting this setup with one camera taking stills when it senses motion. I think id like to get a camera that can be tested with my msitv@anywhere/windowsxp if possible. Then workout getting the extra camera's/proper dvr card/final software solution. Thanks a bunch bw

Thanks for the reply bro. Ok, I was skeptical wether or not my PII would be of any use. Thats fine, ill get something faster. Ip cameras are out Did some more reading, looks like im gonna get a dvr that supports up to 4 cam's. The Geo and I-view are windows only? And are you stuck with using the software that comes with them only? Im new to dvr, but in my experience bundled software is usually crap (msi tv@nywhere lol ). Could i get some recommendation for camera's? Color would be nice, daytime only, and maybe mounted outside (probly not). Do they work well aimed through a window to outside? bw