wassa786 0 Posted August 6, 2012 Just purchased a GV1480 and need some suggestions on purchasing some cameras. It is for a gas station and I need about 5 outdoors and the rest (11) in doors. Was looking at 1/3" 600TVL...however, I wanted to stay around $1k-ish for the budget. I've looked at the sony cameras on ebay, would those be okay for outdoor use or should I get the varifocal ones and put them in an enclosure? I figured 600tvl would give me a decent resolution and with the 1480, I would get good FPS. TIA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted August 6, 2012 You can't just say are the sony's ok. Thats like saying I'm looking at a toyota, will that car suit my needs? It's gonna be alittle difficult staying under 1000 for 16 cameras and get good quality out of them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wassa786 0 Posted August 6, 2012 looking at these for the outdoors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Resolution-Weatherproof-700TVL-Sony-EFFIO-E-CCD-84-IR-CCTV-Security-Camera-/261077506022?pt=US_Security_Cameras&hash=item3cc96e97e6 $95 which is better than the local shop charging $159 for one. What do you guys think? I also saw this for 16: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16x-600TV-High-Resolution-1-3-Sony-CCD-Security-Camera-CCTV-Home-Security-System-/261077848839?pt=US_Security_Cameras&hash=item3cc973d307 $1060 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted August 6, 2012 $95 which is better than the local shop charging $159 for one. do you think so. ???? your link // hong kong / cheap fixed lens / not a day night / lucky if you have warranty (without the high cost of YOU shipping back) and the spec listed has nothing to do with camera. so you will find out $95 is a waste of money. and have to buy another say $95 = $190. or you could buy local and have a demo before you buy and also have a place to return if warranty needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakky 0 Posted August 6, 2012 What I don't understand is why people are trying to "save" and buy stuff from ebay when you can get better quality cameras with dealer support and a warranty for LESS!?!?! There are plenty of good cameras under $150, a few under $100 that are very solid performers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted August 6, 2012 For indoor- 11 gadspot GS753ET For outdoor- 5 gadspot GS854P I mention gadpsot often because of the quality/value factor. NOT because I have any affiliation with them at all. At 16 cameras, they'll probably give you a shipping break as well. Those may not be the perfect solution for every location, but the cameras themselves at least offer good features and good quality- and they come in right around your budget. I would think they'll offer plenty enough to dial in good views. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted August 7, 2012 Those cameras you found on fleabay seem like they will have IR noise at night time. I didn't see any DNR or low s/n ration. Do yourself a favor, buy local so if the picture quality is garbage, your not going crazy trying to correct it, especially if your going to be spending at least 1000.00! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wassa786 0 Posted August 7, 2012 Hey, thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it! Looking into the gadspot cams. One last question, these cams will be connected to a GV1480 PC based DVR, how would I output the cameras to a television? The PC does have HDMI out. Thanks in advanced! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted August 7, 2012 I think you answered your own question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digiblur 0 Posted August 8, 2012 For indoor- 11 gadspot GS753ET For outdoor- 5 gadspot GS854P I mention gadpsot often because of the quality/value factor. NOT because I have any affiliation with them at all. At 16 cameras, they'll probably give you a shipping break as well. Those may not be the perfect solution for every location, but the cameras themselves at least offer good features and good quality- and they come in right around your budget. I would think they'll offer plenty enough to dial in good views. Good luck. Interesting cameras... Do you have any screen caps from these cameras? only 4mm-9mm is kinda a downer. Most I see are 2.8mm-12mm like this one: http://www.videocamerasecurity.net/servlet/the-210/2.8-dsh-12mm-IR-Vandal-Dome/Detail I have the white one of this and love it! The focus and zoom were linear unlike other domes I've used where the zoom/focus ramp up so fast you pass it everytime. And these were some supposed high dollar name brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaylordsecury36 0 Posted August 25, 2012 For indoor- 11 gadspot GS753ET For outdoor- 5 gadspot GS854P I mention gadpsot often because of the quality/value factor. NOT because I have any affiliation with them at all. At 16 cameras, they'll probably give you a shipping break as well. Those may not be the perfect solution for every location, but the cameras themselves at least offer good features and good quality- and they come in right around your budget. I would think they'll offer plenty enough to dial in good views. Good luck. Interesting cameras... Do you have any screen caps from these cameras? only 4mm-9mm is kinda a downer. Most I see are 2.8mm-12mm like this one: http://www.videocamerasecurity.net/servlet/the-210/2.8-dsh-12mm-IR-Vandal-Dome/Detail I have the white one of this and love it! The focus and zoom were linear unlike other domes I've used where the zoom/focus ramp up so fast you pass it everytime. And these were some supposed high dollar name brands. Really Informative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph.chen0312 0 Posted August 27, 2012 Hello I think point is not which type of camera you desired to deployed, but does it needs safty consideration at "GAS Station". You know if is there an potential explosion place you should more carefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
centralalarms 0 Posted September 2, 2012 I am sorry to burst the bubble here but the GS854P are not outdoor cameras. Gadspot says they are, and so do a lot of people selling them on the net. But it is a big fat lie. All the vandal proof domes that look like the snail type and have 36ir, are not weather proof. They have rubber for a so-called seal, but the factories that make them say they are only for indoor use. Sellers in the US are just marking them as IP66 when really they are not. Don't waste your money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector18 1 Posted September 2, 2012 I am sorry to burst the bubble here but the GS854P are not outdoor cameras. Gadspot says they are, and so do a lot of people selling them on the net. But it is a big fat lie. All the vandal proof domes that look like the snail type and have 36ir, are not weather proof. They have rubber for a so-called seal, but the factories that make them say they are only for indoor use. Sellers in the US are just marking them as IP66 when really they are not. Don't waste your money. I have a ton of the snail type cameras out in the field and they have survived thunderstorms and even more. How do you explain that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted September 2, 2012 I've had my gadspot ball domes of that type out in the weather going on two years. Storms, hurricane, freezing temps, humid hot temps, no problems. This gadspot outside, no. Strickly indoors- This one outside, no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
