Budget Camera for use in enclosure, day/night

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Greetings all! I've been lurking here for the past few days trying to glean some information about what camera to get for my system but haven't had much luck matching capability with price-point. Hopefully y'all can shed some light on my ignorance! Here's what I've got so far: Looking to mount two cameras in enclosures at my ranch entrance gate about 10 - 15 feet high and 20 feet apart (either side of gate on entry arch) covering opposite approaches of road. It's rural, no street lights, and I have external IR illumination (120', unsure of wavelength). I'm using 5.8GHz wireless point-to-point to get the signal about 1000' to a Samsung DVR. I've got all the components except the cameras. Originally I had thought to use some leftover CCD units from when I worked at a bank in IT, no-name units installed by Diebold, but I'd have to invest in new auto-iris CS lenses and that puts me close to new camera pricing and I have no idea what these cameras low light ability is. Sooooo... Any suggestions for a pair of cameras that will fit the enclosures and give good night coverage with the external IR arrays? Thanks and if I've left out something needed just let me know, I'll be checking the forum regularly!

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Hopefully to stir up some responses I'll post up some pics of the cameras I have, maybe that'll get some "Those're really OLD!" commentary or similar LOL! Guess I'll juice 'em up and see how they fare in outdoor and night use, maybe I can just get some auto-iris lenses (Computar manuals on now) and use.

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Scored a new GE ktc-2000dn on auction so that's at least one camera I won't have to worry about! Additional question: Would there be any issues mounting the IR illuminators immediately under the housings? I'm thinking that way they'll point where the housings point but am concerned with IR glare from objects, like passing vehicles or people, that are closer to the cameras. Thoughts?

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So here's one for you mystery lovers... Name that camera! Here are a couple pics of the cams I have in case anyone can identify them, don't worry as I already expect an overwhelming response of "That's crap!" from y'all, lol. Tried to take a pic this evening of where the initial installation will view but my phone camera wasn't up to task so I'll take the DSLR out next time. Neighbor across street has a utility pole dusk-to-dawn area light and I'm curious if that will affect any of my setup. Thanks!

 

 

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I have used Swann equipment in the past for my CCTV.

 

 

 

hi james i would find another supplier if i was you (well over priced ) £113 for a fixed lens camera (more like £29)

 

DVR £290 ($500) for a avtech that must be a typo

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I suspect James1986 is a spammer.

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If you are happy with Swann equipment I am pleased for you, but it is overpriced lower end stuff and is thrown together for a popular market who just want to buy a complete kit without going into the technical side.

 

Some members on here tend to become a little too serious about CCTV and expect everyone to have the same

obsession about it. At the end of the day Swann is better than nothing at all (only just) and depending on expectations it may suit some people. Just to clarify you would be unlikely to find a professional using or installing Swann equipment, but you don't need an Estwing hammer to hammer in a single nail.

 

I don't work on CCTV full time, just some jobs, and I wouldn't dream of supplying Swann. I have installed a Swann system for a homeowner who had already bought it. He was delighted, so who am I to burst his bubble?

 

Some people seem intent on bursting yours, not sure why but keep on smiling...

 

By the way stick around you may learn something I know I have.

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I suspect James1986 is a spammer.

 

Why ? Because it's his first post and he's put a retail website in his post and sung the praises of Swann?

Naaaaah, too simplistic.

 

If he is a spammer, he's wasting his time here. and if he's not, welcome to the forum James.

 

My name is MUD now that I let on that I installed a Swann system for someone

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I admin a few forums similar to this and have a lot of issues with spammers picking some random topic to link a website. What's most entertaining to me is that I've not gotten a single response on my original post until the Swann post and the thread topic STILL hasn't been touched! Now THAT'S funny! I was beginning to think y'all thought I was a spammer!

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I was poking around eBay looking for another ktc200dn and came across this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120557449520?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Says it has IR cut filter, anyone ever see these no-names or had experience with? The seller maybe? I'm in no way affiliated, just looking for recommendations based on situation at beginning of thread!

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okay okay you're right

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That is an old Pelco camera.

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That is an old Pelco camera.

But is it good for the setup outlined in the OP? I've got no problem with older model equipment as long as it's good older model equipment.

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That is an old Pelco camera.

But is it good for the setup outlined in the OP? I've got no problem with older model equipment as long as it's good older model equipment.

It's likely going to be pretty limited for your outdoor application, it appears to be color only, not D/N with a IR cutfilter, so it most likely will not see your IR illuminator, as well as not having an auto-iris lens currently (it has the connector for it, though). Those Pelco cube cameras were usually OEM'ed by Sanyo or Ikegami, as I recall. Not bad cameras, but probably not well suited for your application (you might keep them for inside views, though).

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Okay, is this in reference to my mystery cameras I posted pics of or the linked cam on eBay (which claims to have IR cut filter)? I'm gonna guess mystery cams, soooo... Any opinion of linked eBay cam?