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Neither do I. Some members here seem to like makeing waves. How do we know anybody else on the forum isn't? Some members here seem to push one brand with an intensity surpassing some company's sales reps... How do we know they are objective?

This is cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/Garage-Butler-Automatic-Door-Closer/dp/B002EJULB8

What a great video. You should make more of these. I love it!

homesecuritystore.com has a good site.

I would recommend Hybrid NVR / DVR. This way you can have IP in critical areas like Driveway, Street. Font door & side of home can be analog to save money.

Really? What didn't you like? I'm also interested.

I appreciate your video it shows the positives and negatives of PTZ's and auto tracking. Here are positives: 1. If you see something happening across the street you can zoom in for detail. 2. You are able to get a general overview of whats happening on the street. (Enough to be able to call police if something is happening live) 3. You have an additional deterrence of having a large PTZ on your home. There certainly are some negatives though: 1. Camera loses focus shifting from subjects. 2. Camera can also track people not needed in video. 3. Camera provided insufficient resolution to identify faces, clothing, etc. Well... That is pretty objective. I think. Im not trying to sell you on MP like Mike is. I do see advantage with MP but the price is a little steep for residential. shockwave199... I understand why you are getting upset. Let me give you an example. You buy a standard wood frame home (most in U.S) Next door neighbor builds a Red Iron steel home. He comes over and sais to you. "You built with wood?" and then proceed to list all the advantage over his structure. - Its non combustible. - It uses non organic materials (Wont grow mold like wood) - Its hurricane and tornado resistant more then wood. - It has no interior load bearing walls ... - Its... You would get upset. You spent lots of time, effort, money for your home and someone is basically telling you its not good. My point is that's is sometimes difficult to swallow information objectively when you are involved in the process of whatever is the discussion. Plus the way information is perceived when read could be different then what is meant entirely by the poster. Do you agree?

+1 on MP IP cameras. If MP is within your budget. Go for it. The picture quality is clearer then analog and the colors are more sharp.

How many computer do you have? Funny question... Why pre-wire for so many phone jacks when you end up using a cordless phone system? Or do you have a makeshift office complex at home. Cubicles? Just kidding.

For a diy job... not bad. In the structured wiring cabinet I would put the phone connection blocks closer together. Then I would put the internet connection blocks closer together. (Too much unused space) Whats that white POE thing you have? Is it a POE injector? Can you explain... Where did you buy? Thanks. Good Job!

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I liked Avigilon VMS too... Too bad the ONVIF protocol doesn't work across the board with all vendors. And Avigilon cameras are in the higher price range. (If you are spending other peoples money (or have big budget who cares, but home & small business can be more price sensitive.) They should have a budget line for home & small business under $300.00 with 1080p, 1.3mp, 2mp cameras. That would be nice. I don't think that is a case He probably get 30 days demo and customer love it You should offer him Vigil demo

You guys are too much... An answer for everything. Are you two in sales? I would love to see how your auto tracking works when you have more then 1 object to track.

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If your customer doesn't understand the obvious, state the obvious...

I think its fairly obvious... If nobody knows the person in picture, it doesn't matter if the picture is D1, CIF, Megaapixel, etc. You still wont know the person. You will just have a better or worse picture. That is a great sales pitch to have when you sell cctv

You maybe right. But think about this. The more judges and jury's are exposed to higher quality video do you think they will be as likely to prosecute on poor quality video?

I once asked for an estimate on alibaba on a 3-4 pound product. The cost of product was ok... Shipping was way too expensive... Some try to rip you off on shipping...

groovyman; you need to learn chinglish! ASAP.... QJry9rJ52Mc

Ouch... The only one talking about CIF recorded video...is you. Perhaps you've lost your way again. Here, let me help you- viewforum.php?f=19

Oops... Your right. Thanks for pointing that out.

Thanks Sean. Now I will put in my 5 cents. CIF resolution is 352x288. With a wide lens (3.6mm, 2.8mm, etc) and a object or person sufficiently far away from the camera (15 feet as example), you most likely wont have enough pixel density to make out a face, license plate, etc. However part of question was "with CIF recording produce prosecutable video ?". What is "prosecutable" will most likely vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. With a tight shot (16mm lens and a descent security camera) you can get more pixels per foot then with a 3.6mm lens and the same security camera. Will the pixel density be enough that depends on situation.

I was going to answer. But I want to hear Sean's response first. Since question was probably for him anyway. Then I answer. (Put in my 5 cents)

Groovyman this is what you tell those cheap customers: (Quote from someone I worked with): Customer: "How long warranty?" Tech: "Lifetime, when the machine dies, so does the warranty...."

Wow... Whats the distance it can see? 500ft? You probably need special toggle bolts for this camera when mounting.