kaimanson 0 Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Guys!, I have been reading a lot about CCTV for home security, but I'm still about undecided about what to get. This is my plan for equipment: *Zmodo DVR 8 Channel *4 Outdoor CCD 3.6 lens camera (not dome style) *4 Outdoor/Indoor CMOS 3.6 lens camera (they come with the dvr..soo maybe for backup) (not dome style) DIY idea: I have a two story townhouse, therefore some cams are going to be on hook up around the roof (driveway, front street, rear patio, and space between townhouses), and two other facing toward the main entry and back door. The two attached to the roof are easy because of the attic, the other two I'm thinking about using two set of "Baluns" and throw one pvc pipe with two lines of cat5e (more heavy duty cable) for the two cameras facing both entries, coming all the way from the attic (where i'm planning to put the dvr - heat can be a problem though). If you guys have any idea or comments please feel welcome to let me know. =D thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtetterton 0 Posted March 24, 2012 Here is a link to my townhouse install that I completed recently, maybe it will give you some ideas viewtopic.php?f=15&t=29296 Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaimanson 0 Posted March 24, 2012 Here is a link to my townhouse install that I completed recently, maybe it will give you some ideas http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=29296 Jason Thanks Jason, u got ur self a really nice setup + clean installation, great Job!. I have been reading quite a few threads here and found out that there are other options for equipments not as cheap as Zmodo, but still within a good budget. Such as: Qvis Zeus 8 Channel Security DVR Qvis EYE-N35-FW-N Outdoor Eyeball Dome Security Camera 3.6mm 600 TVL The cameras that u are using are nice, but not sure if they have LED for night vision... thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtetterton 0 Posted March 24, 2012 They do not have IR. They have the Monalisa chipset and work very well in *low* light. Not so great in pitch black. I have a 60 motion light out front that is more than adequate to light up the whole driveway for these cams (CNB VCM-24VF). I'm very happy with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaimanson 0 Posted April 25, 2012 hi jtetterton, okis after a few weeks of planning I have finally come to a more conclusive project. I'm going to be posting it on the "System Design" forum. Thank a lot for all the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites