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Hi,

I currently have a Q-see QC9116 with QCA8050B cameras installed (Analog HD - BNC connectors). I've used it for a while now, and thought it was ok (not great, but usable). Recently, I realized that I can't even read the license plates of a car (in daytime) in my driveway, and would like to replace it with a better system.

 

Cost is of course a factor - would like it to be under $1k if possible.

Question: Would upgrading to an IP NVR based system (with the price limit of about $1000) be noticeably better than what I have currently? Or should I just use this one?

 

From what I've read on these forums, the Hikvision seems to be the way to go, but unless I get something from the gray market, those seem to be pretty expensive, and I don't know how their support is.

 

What other options would you suggest? I'd like to get a system that has 8 bullet cameras (if possible, I'd like to get something that has 16 channels to be able to record the streams from my Foscam C1 cameras that I use indoors)

 

I read about Laview having decent cameras - newegg has a bundle for about 1250 (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881183097) and add about $130 for a HDD. It is over my budget, but I can't find anything else that is cheaper.

Also saw https://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-4TB-HDD%2c-8-4MP-Cameras-with-100'-Night-Vision.product.100313951.html About the same price (after adding tax).

 

Thoughts?

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Hello,

 

How long is your driveway, and rough distance of the cars driving past, this is crucial to choosing the right camera to get the distance you need.

 

Omair

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Hello,

The driveway is really not that long - maybe about 35-40 feet (2 or so car lengths). Cars driving past will be about 50 ft far. I don't think I need to read the plates on the cars driving past - but just need something with better clarity than what I currently have.

I saw https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881183053&Tpk=N82E16881183053 on sale for $400 - it only has 6 cameras (1080p), so I'll need to buy 2 more (and a HDD too) - no idea how good this is though.

 

One other related question: In my original post, I had mentioned that I would like the ability to record streams from a few wireless foscams. If the NVR is 8 channels, and I have 8 wired cameras connected to it, does that mean the NVR cannot record streams from other wireless cameras? Or does the 8 channel mean that it can only accept 8 wired cameras (and will accept other wireless cameras)? I think the answer is the former - that I will need a 16 channel NVR, but would like to confirm. I tried calling Laview customer support and they had an hour long wait (maybe more - but I hung up after an hour)

 

Thanks!

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