near sighted 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Hi, I’m interested in installing a quality residential security system. Here is a list of desired items in the system. • High resolution – face recognition up to 50 feet • Day and Night vision • Outdoor weather proof • Excellent frame rate for both viewing and recording • Internet accessible • 3 camera locations. Some totally exposed to weather, some inside a garage. • Network software (Luxriot?) I’m guessing IP megapixel would be the best route so cameras would be on a separate CAT6 gigabit network with PoE. I already have a LAN but want to separate the bandwidth. I like the IQeye Sentinel Series cameras, 2.0 Mpixel, but that’s allot of coin. Thinking more along the Arecont Vision line, maybe AV2100-AI and AV3130. Trying to stay less than $800 a camera. Any suggestions on what you might do different? Lens suggestions would be helpful. Finally a good place to shop? Thanks for your ideas! Best regards, Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitysys 0 Posted January 17, 2008 Go with the Arecont 3130's, add the housing, and 2 tamron lenses each. As for the IP software, I've used Luxriot in the past, and I like it, how ever we switched to Exacq recently, and we like the user interface much better. As for a place to purchase it, check the net for a decent price, but for the 3130's you won't be able to get one for $800 with the housing and lenses. If you want to demo the Exacq software send me a pm and I can get you a link. Other IP Manufactures for you to look at: Milestone / OnSSI Video-Insight Avermedia Best of Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
near sighted 0 Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks for the tip on Exacq software. It looks like just the thing to use. I can't send you a PM since I still have less than 10 posts, other wise I'd ask for the demo link. I'll look at the lens you recommended too. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites