Security camera system

 I need first-person experienced recommendation for a security camera system.  It
need multiple cameras and the ability to archive data for later retrieval by
time and date.

I know tigerdirect.com and a multitude of other online places have systems like
that.  I'm hoping that somebody in this newsgroup has experience with a working
system and can point me to a good setup.

Ferris?  Anybody?

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Jack

 Jack,

Call a small local (not national chain) security dealer.  They can design
and install good equipment with a DVR that will do the job quite well.
Purchasing equipment reputable company will give a good warrantee unlike
some of the stuff that is on the net.

DIY is certainly possible but buying professional equipment is difficult.
It all depends on your capability and budget.

If you are local to me I would be happy to do it for you.  For a fee of
course.

Good luck.

Les

 Jack Hunt wrote:

Professional equipment is way over priced.
I got  good dual wireless color cameras from Sams club for 50 bucks.
Bought a cheap color TV with data inputs in the front (Security monitors
are way overpriced too). There is a little box that you plug the cameras
into that scans one then the other and the pictures rotate on the TV.
You could put a continuous DVD or VCR recorder on the TV signal if you want.
They also have 4 camera kits and larger scanners and kits you can add as
many cameras as you like.




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Take a look at Zonet cameras from Newegg. About $70 each, software can
record up to 16 cameras. Uses a standard IP network, but it better be
fast. Motion detect, 640 by 480 images in normal room light. No low light,
no night vision. No PZT. Windows only 8-(

Got a small installation in the works, so far, so good.

bob prohaska

 bob prohaska's usenet account wrote:

Had to Google for PZT (Pan Zoom Tilt).

I think low light is a necessity for a decent outdoor security system
unless you install lighting (perhaps motion sensitive) everywhere you
want camera coverage.

I agree with "ABLE1", if you want a reliable system that works well and
can be supported and serviced, it's hard to beat something designed and
installed by a pro.  That's not to say that a technically competent
amateur can't come up with something that will do the job, but there
can be a lot of time and money spent on experimentation before you're
done.