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Another newby looking for advice on setting up a CCTV system

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I recognise that CCTV may act as a deterrent and if that is the case then great but I'm just as interested in collecting information that will apprehend an unlawful entry to where I live and the best way for me to learn is to ask a few questions.

 

Is it lawful to have a camera covering the front of where I live and park my car?

Is there a camera or system that will capture an image in the dark?

I doubt that I can afford a professional installation so what would a four camera system cost?

What software and hardware does a CCTV computer require to capture camera images?

Would anyone care to recommend a reasonable and not to expensive DIY CCTV system?

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It probably depends where you live, but in the US it should be okay to view whatever the public can see.

Dahua Starlight and Hikvision Ultra Low light cameras are affordable with good night vision.

You get what you pay for, don't buy cheap stuff.

 

How many cameras do you want? You will want cameras and a dvr or computer running software like Milestone or Blue Iris.

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