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I can suggest using Video Insight or Luxriot NVR software.

I have used both Fujinon and Tamron on my cctv installs. Fujinon is hands down a better lens with better pricing.

The ir is definitely not turning on. When it turns on, you will see the license plate just pop up.

TipoFloe is right. You will get blamed for everything on the network. If you are not using dedicated switch use a VLAN on the company switch to keep your traffic separate. Other thing is, dont use any plug and play settings. Use all static ips that will keep your broadcast traffic down to a minimum.

Thank you for the detailed information. I think it will be better to setup a PC and load it with the CMS software.

Hello Gentlemen: Here is my question: How do I take video feeds from a DVR and split it over lets say 4 monitors. Now I want to be able to control which video feed I see on each monitor. I want to sit at the monitor location and say I want to see Cam 4 or Cam 5 and just see that. How do I do this? There are no PTZ involved. Only stationary analog cameras. If you can suggest a brand name for the hardware I would appreciate it.

I second that.

Wilson J- Can you run megapixel cameras on all channels of the QNAP?

How about a Win7 x64 machine with a i7 proc and a GeoVsion, Avermedia or NUUO dvr card

If you still have the NUUO cards, can you send me a pic?

On the same note, I just bought a convertible with a sunroof.

Feisty - I like the design of your site. I think you can do wireless point to multi point 5.8 wireless transmission if you have line of sight. I have used wireless ip raidos in the past and I had no reliability issues.

I would suggest using CMOS cameras since they use less power then CCD cameras. But CCD cameras are usually better at displaying night time image. Use ip cameras and pair them up with ip based wireless radio for wireless transmission. But you will need line of sight. Also, illuminators are power hungry, so you might need a dedicated battery for them. You can definitely design and deploy a solar based solution, what will make or break your project will be funding.

I use these for my long range point to point connections: [edit by mod-store link removed] Here is an example: [edit by mod-store link removed]

I am doing research on cameras that will work for a Marina. The outdoor cameras should be able to put up with the harsh weather conditions, high resolution and work well in diverse lighting conditions. Main purpose of these cameras is to catch uninvited guests during off hours. Any ideas? Do I need WDR cameras? Pixim cameras?

By high resolution I mean 540 lines analog. Dont have the budget for IP. I like avigilon cameras are they are out of the budget.

Definitely setup a point to point link using access points. Use high resolution analog cameras and connect them to a dvr locally at the farm. Good IP cameras can get expensive.

I actually called Exacq today but all I got was their VM.

I love arecont cameras. Amazing picture quality. I have used them with Tamron lenses.

Here are my 2 cents since I eat and breathe ip cameras everyday. Would an IP system offer much better quality images compared to a Geovision based analogue system with reasonable quality box cameras? 540TVL is 540TVL in analog or ip cameras. IP cameras are great if you are getting megapixel cameras. A decent megapixel will cost at least $600 wholesale. Would I be able to run an IP system from a PC without needing extra peripherals (other than a suitable card)? No card needed. You need software license for the 6 cameras and at least a quad core intel processor. Can I run digital and anlogue cameras on one system (allowing for a progressive change-over to IP)? Yes you can. You just have to find the software that can do both. And the big questions, how much is it likely to cost me to: a. Buy a Geovision DVR to run 5 or 6 domestic cameras at a high quality (I've looked at several retail sites but can't work out what spec I need) I recently did a system for a 7-11 with Geovision card. Since cctv was not her fulltime job, she hated the user interface. In comparison, I used NUUO for other clients and they loved it. b. Start over and go the IP route IP cameras will cost at least $600 each. If you dont have a strong CPU, prepare to spend cash on that along with the recording software. c. Buy something that will allow me to run both IP and analgue Unless you are trying to capture license plates from 100 feet away or faces from 200' away stick with analog cameras with DNR. Get a nice H.264 card that gives you D1 resolution.

You can use Acti TCM-5311 and Dynacolor are a few. In the end you might have to go with CMOS since all the major manufacturers are using CMOS sensors to keep the cost down. If thats the case, get auto iris cmos cameras that are day and night capable and use a good ir illuminator.

Maybe you should call avermedia directly and ask them all the questions until you are satisfied

You can also try the irfan viewer. That worked for me.

I heard Specco also has a java based client.

Use some sort of encoder and decoders. Ubiquiti is definitely nice specially 802.11a. I had an aerial cable go bad on me and instead of running new cable, I kust installed a P2P connection. It has been a rock solid connection.