margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 Hi there, I am not sure which of these 2 cameras is better in terms of resolution and image quality (better definition) or in terms of all. One claims to be 800TVL and the other 700TVL. I believe both are provided or made by Hikvision. One has something called HR+2.0 does this makes it better than the other one or the other way around? A-700TVL) http://www.hikvision.com/UploadFile/image/2013101509420463345.pdf B-800TVL) http://ftp3.syscom.mx/usuarios/ftp/2014/12/31/f42c5/Hoja_de_especificaciones_HRB800V.pdf I would really appreciate any help/guidance given. Thank you. M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 is this for a new system or are you replacing a camera on an existing system? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 is this for a new system or are you replacing a camera on an existing system? Thanks for your reply. This is for a new system and we only have these 2 options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 is this for a new system or are you replacing a camera on an existing system? Thanks for your reply. This is for a new system and we only have these 2 options. Go with the hikvision...dont use no name brands. Why is this your only choice? These low resolution analog cameras should not be used for a new install in 2015. There are HD cameras at comparable cost. What is your budget? Who is recommending these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 is this for a new system or are you replacing a camera on an existing system? Thanks for your reply. This is for a new system and we only have these 2 options. Go with the hikvision...dont use no name brands. Why is this your only choice? These low resolution analog cameras should not be used for a new install in 2015. There are HD cameras at comparable cost. What is your budget? Who is recommending these? Thanks again Boogieman. The reason that we only have this choice (in analog) is because here in Managua this is what they sell. Can you please point out where (online) can we acquire HD analog cams at a comparable cost? Price per cam here is around 80 dollars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 Sure. First you can buy IP cameras for 80 dollars... http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2013-Hikvision-Original-infrared-gun-waterproof-network-camera-DS-2CD2032-I-3MP-IR-ip-camera-support/638300_1678190319.html This camera can record to SD card as well. Choose the 4mm lens. When it says 540tvl, that is just used to choose the lens size..the camera is full HD 3Megapixel... This camera will blow away the 700tvl camera. Here is a basic idea of the difference between analog 700tvl and 1080p Please do some more research before wasting you money on poor resolution cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 Sure. First you can buy IP cameras for 80 dollars...http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2013-Hikvision-Original-infrared-gun-waterproof-network-camera-DS-2CD2032-I-3MP-IR-ip-camera-support/638300_1678190319.html This camera can record to SD card as well. Choose the 4mm lens. When it says 540tvl, that is just used to choose the lens size..the camera is full HD 3Megapixel... This camera will blow away the 700tvl camera. Here is a basic idea of the difference between analog 700tvl and 1080p Please do some more research before wasting you money on poor resolution cameras. Thanks for the info. I will definitely consider all your advice for my next project - I see this is the best option - importing also. On the other hand, I have read that HD cams requires also an HD DVR unit which is logic. I have noticed that their are SDI cameras and TVI camera. Currently we only have a regular DVR unit -FLIR D3000 series 8 CH. So for now, I have to either chose any of the 2 of cameras mentioned at the beginning. You have advice using the 700 TVL. Just one more question, what is the HR+2.0 for? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 Sure. First you can buy IP cameras for 80 dollars...http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2013-Hikvision-Original-infrared-gun-waterproof-network-camera-DS-2CD2032-I-3MP-IR-ip-camera-support/638300_1678190319.html This camera can record to SD card as well. Choose the 4mm lens. When it says 540tvl, that is just used to choose the lens size..the camera is full HD 3Megapixel... This camera will blow away the 700tvl camera. Here is a basic idea of the difference between analog 700tvl and 1080p Please do some more research before wasting you money on poor resolution cameras. Thanks for the info. I will definitely consider all your advice for my next project - I see this is the best option - importing also. On the other hand, I have read that HD cams requires also an HD DVR unit which is logic. I have noticed that their are SDI cameras and TVI camera. Currently we only have a regular DVR unit -FLIR D3000 series 8 CH. So for now, I have to either chose any of the 2 of cameras mentioned at the beginning. You have advice using the 700 TVL. Just one more question, what is the HR+2.0 for? Thanks. Dont pay any attention to the fancy names they use for features in the camera..if you insist on analog then go with hikvision. With IP cameras some like the one I posted let you record direct to the camera, or you can use an NVR. TVI and SDI are hd over coax cable not ethernet like ip...yes you would need a sdi or tvi dvr..they are cheap.. That is why I asked if this is a new project...you said yes, then why do you have a dvr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 That is why I asked if this is a new project...you said yes, then why do you have a dvr? Sorry, my bad for my wrong interpretation. I have a DVR because I bought it last year thinking one having my own CCTV sec. system and this is what I have now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 My advice is to toss it out (or sell it) why invest in old, low resolution technology...with the camera I lined to you dont even need an NVR...just pop an SD card into it...you can also record to pc, using hikvisions free ivms software. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 My advice is to toss it out (or sell it) with the camera I lined to you dont even need an NVR...just pop an SD card into it... Yes, I am thinking on doing it (sell it). So If acquiring that IP cam and let's say I setup 6 units and I wish to watch it from outside, would I have to do 6 port-forwards on my router right and assign different ports on the cam for remote viewing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 My advice is to toss it out (or sell it) with the camera I lined to you dont even need an NVR...just pop an SD card into it... Yes, I am thinking on doing it (sell it). So If acquiring that IP cam and let's say I setup 6 units and I wish to watch it from outside, would I have to do 6 port-forwards on my router right and assign different ports on the cam for remote viewing? Yes, or buy a cheap hikvision NVR for 200... Or you can use VPN and not forward at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 My advice is to toss it out (or sell it) with the camera I lined to you dont even need an NVR...just pop an SD card into it... Yes, I am thinking on doing it (sell it). So If acquiring that IP cam and let's say I setup 6 units and I wish to watch it from outside, would I have to do 6 port-forwards on my router right and assign different ports on the cam for remote viewing? Yes, or buy a cheap hikvision NVR for 200... Or you can use VPN and not forward at all. I think NVR would be best because I would have all cameras viewing at the same time thru a single GUI interface. VPN is a good idea, but I would have to open each individually on my browser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 1, 2015 if you used vpn, then you could remote view from any pc (using ivms4200 client) or android/ios phone, in matrix...not one at a time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margioa 0 Posted August 1, 2015 if you used vpn, then you could remote view from any pc (using ivms4200 client) or android/ios phone, in matrix...not one at a time.. Copy that. Thanks for all your help Boogieman, it has been great and lots of tips. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
