icom102 0 Posted October 18, 2013 What you guys think of Hikvision ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoey 0 Posted October 18, 2013 What you guys think of Hikvision ? search.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted October 18, 2013 Quite sophisticated for the money. Some of their cameras are rubbish but their DVRs are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 18, 2013 Which cameras are good and whats ones are rubbish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted October 18, 2013 Please be more specific with your needs. It is much easier to give advice when we know how you plan to use the cameras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 19, 2013 My needs are an 8 channel recorder and 4 good quailty cameras with perfect night vision i have a budget of between £2000 and £3500 to spend on the system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayt 0 Posted October 19, 2013 My needs are an 8 channel recorder and 4 good quailty cameras with perfect night vision i have a budget of between £2000 and £3500 to spend on the system how about some info on what type of coverage you need, its very easy for someone to tell you get x of this camera, x of that camera, but unless you share your specific needs.... indoor or outdoor? if so what is each camera expected to cover, how big a area does each camera cover and how far does each need to look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 19, 2013 Its four out door cameras two cameras would be looking 30 feet one 40 foot and the fourth 60 feet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted October 19, 2013 I would be looking at true day night cameras in heated housings. Now which ones is a matter for whats available to you locally. I like Samsung, Vantage and JVC but with your budget you might consider Pelco or some other high end brand. Withyor budget you might be better paying a professional or likely you'll end up with a hotch-potch of good and bad. It's not just a choice of choosing a brand, each camera has to have a suitable lens chosen, to suit a specific situation, lighting, distance, field of view, where it's looking, environmental issues too many small things for an amateur to even contemplate. Of course you could be lucky, but don't count on luck. Thats one of the reasons we all make a living still even though Maplin and Costco would have everyone think that CCTV is a Valid DIY medium. ITS NOT. What those places sell are general purpose compromises at best but now every clever-cloggs thinks he can install a system. Best of luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenning 0 Posted October 19, 2013 I have the DS-2CD2032-I's and I'm very impressed with them. Still lacking the odd advanced feature but for the price they seem good value for money. I'm not a pro so please dont take my word as gospel. Unsure if they have a heated housing but i've noticed they get quite warm if used indoors so they could have...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 19, 2013 The DS-2CD2032-I any stills from them at night? and numb nuts what cameras do you suggest any model numbers ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 19, 2013 i was thinking of the DS-2CD7283F-EIZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenning 0 Posted October 19, 2013 Check out http://www.networkcameracritic.com. Forgot the guys name but he comes on here too! Reviews cameras and the hiks are on there. Brenning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted October 19, 2013 I don't have enough information and I don't know what the topography is so I am not in a position to make and reccomendations at this point. Unless you are willing to go out and take light readings with a lux meter... for analogue not Hikvision. I think I mentioned Pelco ....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted October 20, 2013 i was thinking of the DS-2CD7283F-EIZ with your budget I would look at better than hikvision. how many cameras are you looking for and are you going to us a standalone or PC to view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icom102 0 Posted October 20, 2013 I need 4 cameras and an 8 channel recorder currently i view them on a monitor connected to my dvr i also have software pSS on my home computer where i can view look back at recordings and download a copy if need be as long as the camera is good at night thats my main option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
