96TL 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I've been reading and learning a lot, but I am completely new to the CCTV scene. I recently purchased a home, and my fiancee and think security cameras would be a good investment. Hopefully they will deter anyone from messing around. We live in a great neighborhood, but it's a VERY quiet block, and cameras and an alarm will give us some peace of mind. I decided to DIY the install. Fishing the wires and hooking everything up is no problem for me, but I'm having a difficult time selecting the equipment. I decided on a 4-channel dome IR camera system with an H.264 DVR. I narrowed it down to these two cameras. There is a $120 per camera price difference, but both have VERY similar specs. Camera B is the more expensive camera. The only major differences I see is slightly better resolution and more IR LEDs on camera B. SPECS CAMERA A ($132.60) Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony High Resolution CCD Signal System: NTSC Effective Pixels: 768 (H) x 494 (V) Resolution: 550 TV Lines Min. Illumination: 0.0Lux ( IR on ) S/N Ratio: More than 48dB Auto Electronic Shutter: 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec Lens Types: 4~9mm Vari-focal Lens Infrared LED: 36 Pieces Infrared Distance: 98’ Video Output: 1.0Vp-p 75ohm Power Supply: DC 12V, 500mA Min. (1A Recommended ) Indoor/Outdoor - Weather Proof SPECS CAMERA B ($249.99) Image Sensor: 1/3†Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crirvine 0 Posted July 16, 2009 From a real world you can count on 1/2 the distance that is stated in the Infrared Distance 80 feet will work about 40 feet most of the time. As for the specs I see very little difference B has a little more zoom. If you do not mind you could list brand and model number someone may have tried them and could tell you how they worked for them. The IR's have a projection pattern could be wide or tight which may not be know unless you have used that camera before. Some cheaper IR cameras also are built with what ever parts are on hand at the time of being built so they do not perform the same from camera to camera. You are doing the right thing by asking as many questions you can so you get the best system for your money. Also remember wide angle lets you see more the person in the view will not be as clear as 2 times the cameras zoomed in. 4 wide does not have the same clearity as 8 zoomed in looking at the same area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96TL 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Camera A - #SVCMD708H Camera B - #DPRO-EC550VF2 I'm not even sure what company produces these cameras. It doesn't even say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crirvine 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Camera A I have tested in the office and is not bad as a entry level camera. Also night vision as stated about 1/2 listed from my testing. Camera B states IR's at 20 degrees and 45 degrees offset. This camera I have not seen or used. Both cameras were found on google search and sold in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96TL 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Have you ever had any experience with the ICREALTIME "ICR300H2"? It's about $300+. Thanks a lot for the help. This is very confusing. Image Sensor 1/3" SONY Super HAD CCD Resolution 540 TV Lines Effective Pixel 297K Minimum Illumination 1 Lux Color; 0 Lux (IR on) S/N Ratio > 50dB Signal Format NTSC / PAL Lens 3.5mm-8mm Vari-Focal Gain Control AUTO Auto Shutter (AES) NTSC/EIA: 1/50~ 1/12,000 sec.; PAL/CCIR: 1/50 ~ 1/100,000 sec. Gamma Correction 0.45 White Balance Auto Infrared LED Range Up to 60 feet Video Output BNC 1.0Vp-p 75 Ohm Power Supply 12V DC Power Consumption 350mA Working Temperature -0°C ~ +50°C ( 32°F ~ 122°F) Working Humidity 10% - 90% Barometric Pressure 86kpa - 106kpa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96TL 0 Posted July 16, 2009 By the way, I just found out that CCTV Camera Pros is the manufacturer of camera B. #DPRO-EC550VF2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crirvine 0 Posted July 16, 2009 I have not used an ICREALTIME equipment but several here have and can give you all the info you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadort 0 Posted July 16, 2009 its funny to see a super had 1/3 ccd camera wich need 1 lux for colour, and than you need to go IR to get a "good" black and white picture. Go to the sony website where all the original models are with the real specs than you see that you maybe don,t need IR and have a real good camera. You have an original sony type ssc473SSCE473 1/3" SuperEXwave Color Video Camera with 540 Lines (Day/Night Yes) for $364.00 U.S. (sony advise List Price but can be found for sale for $200 ex lens and housing) http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-SSCE473/ or a jvc-tkc920u ($160). Buy a good lens and a outdoor housing and you have a good system. If you don't have light than ad some extra lights wich go on with an Passive infrared detector. Also nice whem you came home and its dark and the lights go on. succes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie1985 0 Posted August 14, 2009 Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I've been reading and learning a lot, but I am completely new to the CCTV scene. I recently purchased a home, and my fiancee and think security cameras would be a good investment. Hopefully they will deter anyone from messing around. We live in a great neighborhood, but it's a VERY quiet block, and cameras and an alarm will give us some peace of mind. I decided to DIY the install. Fishing the wires and hooking everything up is no problem for me, but I'm having a difficult time selecting the equipment. I decided on a 4-channel dome IR camera system with an H.264 DVR. I narrowed it down to these two cameras. There is a $120 per camera price difference, but both have VERY similar specs. Camera B is the more expensive camera. The only major differences I see is slightly better resolution and more IR LEDs on camera B. SPECS CAMERA A ($132.60) Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony High Resolution CCD Signal System: NTSC Effective Pixels: 768 (H) x 494 (V) Resolution: 550 TV Lines Min. Illumination: 0.0Lux ( IR on ) S/N Ratio: More than 48dB Auto Electronic Shutter: 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec Lens Types: 4~9mm Vari-focal Lens Infrared LED: 36 Pieces Infrared Distance: 98’ Video Output: 1.0Vp-p 75ohm Power Supply: DC 12V, 500mA Min. (1A Recommended ) Indoor/Outdoor - Weather Proof SPECS CAMERA B ($249.99) Image Sensor: 1/3†Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
