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Hello, I am new to this topic and this forum. Our house was recently vandalized and I am looking to install a simple/economical surveillance system. My goal is to setup 2 infrared cameras connected to a recording device that can run for up to 1 week. Ideally, something connected to a computer in the house would be great but a dvr type device would work too. I am starting from ground zero and looking for spend a nominal dollar amount to set something up (up to $500-600). I am also looking for some reading materials to get my feet wet on this area even though the goal is to get 'something' functional, not fancy and too expensive that is useful and serves as a deterrent. I looked at two products at Costco that are basically two extremes. One is a flood light w/ a 2GB card camera that captures 2 stills or video per activation at $99. The other one is an expensive multi-camera system for $1200. If it wasn't because the flood light system camera has a very low shutter speed, it would have been sufficient. I am looking for something like this that works like it should or an inexpensive 2 camera system that can capture night images at 30-50 ft. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Mike