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This is sorting pins and needles... but the Axis 241Q does not support D1 -- only 4CIF (which is almost the same thing, but just wanted to make sure you knew that)

Just because you live in singapore doesnt mean you cant sell it here on this forum... as long as you are willing to ship to the USA or some other country, it shouldnt be a big deal. I think its best, if possible, to have more than 1 drive. Have a regular, small hard drive running your OS/software, and then have another large enterprise drive purely for video recording. Technically, one drive will work though. There is a nice, easy interface for you to setup your recording options. In my case, my C drive is for my software, my Z drive is my network file share, and the other two drives (E and F) are for exacq video recording. My C drive is a standard HDD, and the other three are enterprise drives:

i also agree that Exacq is the way to go. Granted, I only messed around with the trial version of Milestone a month or two ago before I decided to go with Exacq, so Im def not too experienced with Milestone, but I LOVE Exacq, and dont regret it. I also have the Axis 241Q in my system. I like that I can use the iOS app on my iphone or ipad, and i like that you can use *any* web browser. Its also very easy to setup, too. Right now I have 4 analog cams running through the Axis 241Q and then 1 IP cam plugged directly into my POE switch. I am going to slowly replace my analog cameras over the next year or so, and then just sell the 241Q here on the forum. I'm pretty sure if you spent the $750 on the Axis 241Q, you'd be able to get $450-500 back out of it when you sell it, and they seem to sell very easily around here A little teaser for you (click it for a larger image):

When you are trying to view the video, are you connecting to the EVERFOCUS via a web browser, or client software? Are you using internal or external IP (i take it you are on the same network as the DVR, right?)? If you are connecting via web browser, is IE/Active-X required with this DVR (im not familair with everfocus stuff)? I am confused by some of your statements, and I *am* an IT guy: Not sure what you mean here. Do you mean that your DVR and PC are both connected to the router/switch? Do you even have a router/switch on this network? Or is the cable modem plugged directly into your DVR So are you saying that other computers can connect over the internet, via the external IP, but your one internal computer cant connect via the interal IP? I am a bit confused by your wording.

Another big price drop. Let's move this out!

No, but their website doesnt say you *have* to use only Western Digital. They also state that you can use a Seagate Barracuda, too. See page two: http://exacq.com/downloads/exacqvision-VMS-spec-0309.pdf The important thing is to make sure you are using an enterprise-class hard drive that is meant for read/write 24/7. Those are the two they recommend, but other enterprise-class drives should work as well.

It's going to be hard for anybody to help you without more details. What kind of camera/s are you using? Are you using a web browser or client software to view the cameras? If you are using client software, which software is it? Are the cameras connected to a server that is recording the video? In otherwords, are you trying to connect to the server, or directly to the camera to view this video? As much detail as you can give about the setup/install would greatly help.

I got the Netgear GS110TP 8 port Gigabit POE switch last month and I am happy with it. It can be had online for less than $300. Not sure if they make a 12-port switch, I'd have to check their site. Although it is my first POE netgear switch, I have had many of non-POE switches from netgear over the last 10 years or so, and I have never had any problems with them I wouldnt hesitate to recommend them.

Thanks for the heads-up, Soundy. I PM'ed him to see if he has any interest.

G4-400HPT Digital CCD Color Camera with I.R. --SOLD

Another price drop

Another price drop. I need to move this stuff out! Paid $1600 for this DVR 2 years ago from Shoreview Security.

Vivotek FD8161 2MP at max resolution of 1600x1200, exported directly from Exacq VMS as a .png image. (Obv, you can click on any image to view the max resolution photo in a new window) Normal picture with normal room lighting And another picture with the blinds on the back door opened in the afternoon, which shows the weakness of this camera without WDR. It's not an AMAZING camera or anything, but for the price, I am pretty happy (plus, I am not mounting it facing a window anyways. The photos above are from a test I did of just temporarily setting the camera in my bay window and facing the back door to see how it would handle the sunlight). Definitely a nice upgrade from my analog camera.

bump for price drop

bump for price drop

LMAO. Funniest thing I've read on here in a while 1) H.264 on my IP camera and motion JPEG on my analog cams that are hooked up to my axis 241q encoder (since the encoder cant do h.264). 2) I always choose the highest quality 3) 15 frames per second on all my outdoor cameras where i am most likely to need the video for police, and 10 frames per second for my indoor cameras. I could probably get away with lower FPS, I'm sure, but I seem to have enough HDD space right now for the retention that I need, so why not...

I have exacqvision VMS all set up and running, but still have mostly analog cameras running through an encoder. I am slowly upgrading to IP megapixel as budget allows. First order of business is to upgrade this driveway camera. It is currently a Panasonic 484 dome, and it seems like I have to keep re-focusing it every couple of months (as you can see from the images below, it needs re-focusing again). Specifically, the camera will monitor my driveway, and I am mainly looking for a good, low-light performer. Here are my non-negotiable requirements: - IP - at least 2 megapixel, but am 'considering' some 1.3mp cameras at the moment - POE - lens capable of wide-view. at least as wide as 2 or 3mm would be perfect. anything that cant do less than 4mm is out of the question - must be a weatherproof dome (replacing my current dome cameras under the eave) - no smaller than 1/3" sensor - h.264, cropping, and wide dynamic range are strong pluses, and preferred, but I would consider cameras without these features if they perform well - do not want built-in IR - budget around $1,000, maybe a little higher if need be - MUST work with exacq VMS - MUST perform well in low light, as the sole job of this camera is to monitor my driveway at night time I started a thread about this 8 months or so ago, but it got way off topic. The two cameras I am strongly considering are the Panasonic WV-NW502S and the AXIS P3346-VE 6mm. When comparing the two, here are some important highlights The Panasonic has: -1/3" CCD -3MP -2.8-10mm -WDR -no remote focus/zoom The AXIS has: -1/3" CMOS -3MP -2.5-6mm -no WDR -remote focus/zoom What I am wondering is, for those of you who have experience with either or both of these cameras, which would you choose and why? I guess I am just looking for opinions on these two. Screenshots are always welcome too The two other cameras on the short list are the Sanyo VCC-HD3300 and ACTi TCM-7411. Comments? Just to give you an idea of what the scene looks like, here are 3 different screen shots of the camera it will be replacing (again, I know it is way out of focus again ). I also need to move that light and add some light behind the camera, because it seems to really blind the camera Morning: Afternoon: Night time:

Problem solved. Silly mistake on my part

It's probaly blocked from work. How about asking a neighbor if you could try from their internet connection?

exacqvision VMS can be viewed on an iphone using safari (and in any other web browser on any other computer or cell phone). there is also an app on android and iOS if you want to go that route instead of using the web browser. So, on my ipod/ipad i could either use the app, or open up a web browser. both work fine. http://exacqvision.com/products/vms_software.html

One license will cover live view and storage. Most VMS's I've seen charges per camera, but I believe there are some who may charge one fee for "up to" a certain number of cameras? I could be wrong. Maybe some of the more experienced guys will chime in. Ive seen prices range from free, to $40 per camera, to $150 per camera, and everywhere in between. I'd probably talk to a professional and tell them your requirements and budget per camera license, and have them recommend something. My VMS knowledge is very limited compared to some of the guys around here on the forum.

It depends on what VMS you are using. Usually you are paying for licenses to use the VMS, so you'd have to research different VMS software and see which is best for you. I.E. Milestone, Avigilon, Exacq, Pelco, etc... They all are priced differently, and may have a different approach to how their licensing works.

Not sure if this will help or not, but here is a very basic diagram of my home setup that I just threw together, which involves IP and Analog cameras. Click on the image for the larger sized view so you can see it better. Just run the analog cameras through an encoder, and then plug them into your switch. WIth the IP cameras, just plug them right into your switch. I have all of my CCTV-related stuff plugged into their own POE Switch. Since this is a casino, I'm assuming there will be a lot of cameras, which translates to a lot of network traffic, so I would say to use a seperate segment just for the cameras. Then again, I'm no expert.

Vivotek is a decent mid-range camera. I just ordered an FD8161 that will be here on Thursday. Although, I paid $450 for it. I am not sure what kind of quality/picture that the $125 Vivotek would produce. Video Management System/Software. For example, Exacq, Avigilon, etc... It is software that you run on your server to manage/record video and manage client/web connections. You are referring to a sort of VMS that I spoke of I recommend not using home/desktop-class hardware for recording, as most of those arent built to run and get taxed 24/7/365 like an actual server is. This is especially true for the hard drive. You will need an enterprise-class hard drive if you are recording around-the-clock on it. They're meant to read/write 24/7. It depends on a lot of variables, really. Mainly, how many cameras will you have recording, and what VMS will you be running? Some VMS is a lot 'lighter' than others. For example, if one were to only have 1 camera with a really 'light' VMS, then I think your computer could be fine as far as the specs of RAM and processor, although your HDD might be short-lived if it is not an enterprise-class. Hard to say, though. Sure. Doubling your RAM would help, but you may also want to compare your processor with the minimum recommendations by the VMS that you use. Also, as mentioned before, make sure you have an enterprise-class hard drive. Dell T110 servers start at $299, and it should be more than enough for you. Oh, and as tomcctv mentioned, have a dedicated computer for this. Don't use your personal computer that you surf the net with and use every day.

Hello and welcome! Your setup sounds like a decent one to get you going, for sure. My only thoughts are on your budget of $1000 for "at least two" panasonic IP cameras and a server. I'm thinking you will need to raise that budget by at least 50%, but I could be wrong. I was under the impression that the decent panasonic IP cameras were >$500 each. Not to mention, do you still need to purchase the NAS that you spoke of? What about cabling and a battery backup? Do you already have those? And you won't be using any VMS, right? Just save the snapshot of the image to the NAS? My only suggestion is concerning your camera inside the window: I had used one of those while I was in Iraq, and it worked great because nobody was home the entire time I was gone (I live alone), so the entire inside of the house was always pitch black. But the second any light comes on inside the house (and it doesnt take much light), the camera gets blinded by the glare on the window. So take that into consideration. When I came back from Iraq, I had to move my camera outside because I need lights inside my house at night time if im going to live there