setup crusing tracks

[te5 0]

hi to all.

enjoyed reading the posts & heres my 1st.

 

as a diy project i intend to install 6 external camera's, both for security purposes & to view the wildlife that visits my home & need your expert help.

i want to install 4 fixed & 2 ptz speed dome camera's.

i would like to use a pc based system & like a lot of other here have purchased from ebay a 25fps, 4 input card, using pico software. unlike most i have found the card & software to be stable, but lacking the features i req.

 

q1, do any brands of dvr cards support full control of crusing tracks & there setup or do i need to use a dedicated controler ?

 

q2, is there any number plate recognition software thats cheap enuff to use to say open a powered gararge door or gate. [just hoping].

 

q3, dome camera's vary dramatically in price, i want the best zoom i can get [optical]. are the korean/chinese imports worth considering ? i realise that due to the constant movement, the things wont last to long, but i never know if some of the big name dome's are just rebadged imports. please your comments appreciated.

hope i havent broken any forum rules with the multi q's

please xqqs the spelling.

thanks in advance.

 

te5.

[te5 0]

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come on guys, little help please.

 

te5