Newbie needs some help. with first project.

[nedz 0]

Hi,

I was tasked with setting up a system for a new warehouse.

right now we are looking for around 6 cameras inside and maybe 4 (?) outside.

Trying to keep this under 4.5k and still have a decent NVR in place.

I looked at some of the sample images but couldn't really make up my mind about which way to go with the cameras.

I'm mostly buying stuff at ebay I hope thats ok when coming to buy cameras.

 

Cameras :

currently was thinking about ACTI setup due to free NVR software (pro?)

vs

Hikvision Cameras, if any one can point out which model provides the best result in terms of price / quality.

 

NVR :

I have no problem setting up a computer for the NVR, would also appreciate recommendations for the NVR software.

would really appreciate recommendations for either one.

 

Thank you.

 

Nedz.

[buellwinkle 0]

ACTi NVR 3.0 is very good (pro is old, obsolete) and uses very little CPU. It's free for the first 16 ACTi cameras but they charge for non-ACTi cameras. I use Milestone XProtect, better for me because I have a Mac for traveling and web client works with Mac but used ACTi NVR for years.

 

For Hikvision, avoid the lower end dome as it's 2-axis, the ds-2cd2732 is much better and 3-axis. For ACTi, I use their E32, 3MP bullet, works well for me, I have a D72 dome but because of contrast issues, wish I gotten an E72 for WDR. but works well otherwise.