thazy2 0 Posted April 3, 2010 Hello all.... One of my business DVR cam went dead. I'm looking for something w/ excellent image. The dead unit was so so. Would you u guys recommend? need: 12v w/ vari focal. IR is nice but not a necessity. thanks......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted April 3, 2010 You don't get a whole lot for $200 anymore, the Security Market is definitely a "get what you pay for market". For that price range, I would look at the GE TruVision IR Series cameras. They make a bullet and vandal dome style IR camera in a standard resolution and for a few dollars more, you could bump up to the Mid resolution which will outperform the standard resolution by 2-3 times. I would check with local online distrubuters on this board or better yet, see if somebody in your area stocks it and support us local guys! Plus, the camera comes with a 2-Year manufacturer warranty and its always nice to buy local and get the local support if you ever need it. Here is a link to the GE TruVision Camera Line: http://tinyurl.com/ybkwpgu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsd 0 Posted April 9, 2010 You can get a good quality camera at that price if IR is not a necessity and can live with very low light this camera will work for you as it is CNB VBM-24VF 1/3" Super HAD CCD II - Ultra High Resolution : 600 TV Lines (BW 650TV Lines) - Built-in DC Iris Vari-focal Lens(f=2.8~10.5mm) - TDN(ICR) - Min. Illumination : 0.01Lux (B/W) - OSD, Auto White Balance - AGC, SBLC, Flickerless - Motion Detection, Privacy Zone, Mirror Function - 3-Axis Movement for Free Lens Rotation - 100m Dome Size - Vandal-Resistant Dome Housing - 24VAC/12VDC Dual Voltage http://cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1077 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted April 10, 2010 Seconded for the CNB - a little over $200 but well worth the extra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpzle 0 Posted April 10, 2010 You don't get a whole lot for $200 anymore, the Security Market is definitely a "get what you pay for market". For that price range, I would look at the GE TruVision IR Series cameras. They make a bullet and vandal dome style IR camera in a standard resolution and for a few dollars more, you could bump up to the Mid resolution which will outperform the standard resolution by 2-3 times. I would check with local online distrubuters on this board or better yet, see if somebody in your area stocks it and support us local guys! Plus, the camera comes with a 2-Year manufacturer warranty and its always nice to buy local and get the local support if you ever need it. Here is a link to the GE TruVision Camera Line: http://tinyurl.com/ybkwpgu I'd like to politely disagree. I've tested a couple GE's (GE name, not really made by them) cameras... and not so much. Over priced with very little to show for it. I will agree that CCTV, like anything else, is "you get what you pay for"... HOWEVER $200 can buy a lot of (analog) camera these days. As mentioned, CNB is pumping out some killer stuff that will make you look twice at the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted April 10, 2010 Hello all.... One of my business DVR cam went dead. I'm looking for something w/ excellent image. The dead unit was so so. Would you u guys recommend? need: 12v w/ vari focal. IR is nice but not a necessity. thanks......... Indoors or outdoors? Box camera would be best picture, but only if from a reputable name brand. If for outdoors the cost will go up for housing and whether or not it needs to be day night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thazy2 0 Posted April 14, 2010 If the insides are good. I would like to replace the out door units as well. Two hundred is just a ball park. Im flexible. What about ip mega pix cams. There are so many. I dont know where to begin. Would that be better for the money shot over looking cashier? IR is preferred for both indoor and out but not necessary. thank you kindly.......Jason btw, i am using two of these cards (16ch). http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted April 14, 2010 If the insides are good. I would like to replace the out door units as well. Two hundred is just a ball park. Im flexible. What about ip mega pix cams. There are so many. I dont know where to begin. Would that be better for the money shot over looking cashier? IR is preferred for both indoor and out but not necessary. thank you kindly.......Jason btw, i am using two of these cards (16ch). http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=132 for over the cashier why not use the avermedia ip camera then you have a good pic with sound around $190 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpzle 0 Posted April 14, 2010 Where do people not in the UK buy one from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted April 15, 2010 Where do people not in the UK buy one from? bpzle. you need to talk with your avermedia supplier. here in the uk and in france/spain/germany/irland. if you buy any avermedia with the words hybrid then you also get a free ip camera. bpzle pm me the price you pay for a eh dvr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted April 15, 2010 Where do people not in the UK buy one from? bpzle. you need to talk with your avermedia supplier. here in the uk and in france/spain/germany/irland. if you buy any avermedia with the words hybrid then you also get a free ip camera. bpzle pm me the price you pay for a eh dvr. Seems they dont treat us quite as well on this side of the globe We dont even get the latest and greatest Avermedia .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmescan 0 Posted April 28, 2010 $149 indoor/outdoor dome, 2.8-12mm varifocal, 580tvl 410kpxl, sense-up .0002lux, 3 yr warranty not too bad http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6256/ch0120100424115950.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted April 28, 2010 $149 indoor/outdoor dome, 2.8-12mm varifocal, 580tvl 410kpxl, sense-up .0002lux, 3 yr warranty not too bad http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6256/ch0120100424115950.png Is your sample pix done by CNB ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmescan 0 Posted April 28, 2010 $149 indoor/outdoor dome, 2.8-12mm varifocal, 580tvl 410kpxl, sense-up .0002lux, 3 yr warranty not too bad http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6256/ch0120100424115950.png Is your sample pix done by CNB ? not a CNB cam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites