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Thats dealer pricing though (actually below it) so retail it is much more. We arent allowed to discuss dealer prices on the public forum .. yes i understand , thats why i didn't mention from where the camera is being sold for that price...i just meant to say that what i paid, delivered to my door...

the VCM-24Vf are sick cameras, you can't beat them for the price...xxx.00, how can you go wrong... i am ordering two more friday....

I see, thanks for info...now i notice that this camera come with built-in RS-485, does that allow the changing of camera functions and settings remotely, if so just what type controller would be needed and what type connector and wiring would it require...

i just checked in the manual, they call it "initial" this camera is so crazy with the amount of options that can be changed....

that's what i left it on...didn't want to touch it, till i better understood it..thanks

so for general outdoor uses, day and night use, what would the general best setting be, i am mainly interested in capturing faces , not really worried about catching plates of automobiles, if i was to change to a faster setting, will it reduce picture at night, r during the day..

thanks...

on my CNB VCM-24VF cameras , there is a function called DNR ( digital noise reduction), just curious, is there any disadvantage, to maxing the setting out, in other words, choosing high, instead of low, will it degrade the picture, or sharpness any... right now i have it set to middle, and the picture looks excellent...

i just purchased a couple of these CNB VCM-24VF cameras, first off, these things are built like a tank, very solid construction... now these cameras have the Vari-Focal Lenses, can anyone provide some input on the best method to focus these cameras, whats nice is that there is a port, so a monitor could be hooked up directly to the camera, to aid in setting up this camera.... also, to those who use or have these cameras, would you be able to provide just what settings you are using... thanks

yes, your right, believe me, i debated for a long time, trying to decide between the two VCM and VBM, i ended up with the VCM cause it allowed multiple installation methods, also with the VBM, i would of had to drill out a larger size hole, where-as with the VCM i just had to drill a 3/4 inch hole in eave, and then i used some plumbers puddy as a gasket around the hole in the VCM base to eave gap...

thats what i did when i first installed the camera, it was very bright outside, and i was kinda difficult to focus it, and later on, when the sun was just setting , i noticed that hearly the entire image was blurry and out of focus, so i got up on the ladder and refocused the camera, and it was very easy to focus it this time, now it looks incredible...now i just need to buy 6 more VCM-24VFs

does anyone have any views or opinions on the CNB line of DVRs, i was specifically looking at the HDS4824 , its a 16 channel unit with the following specs... - Max. Recording 240fps(NTSC)/200fps(PAL) - Dynamic Recoding Schedule Functions (Time, Motion, Alarm) - Support Emergency-Recording Key - 16ch VideoLoop-Back & 1 VGA, 1 SPOT - 4ch Audio Input / 1ch Output - Easy Control interface : Front Key board / Remote controller / USB Mouse - Support SATA interface 3 HDD / 1 DVDRW (*Optional) - Support DDNS server and Web server (with ActiveX)

i just went outside now, made a few adjustments, it was just around dusk, about 8:20 in new jersey thanks for your help

hello, i was wondering if anyone might known where i can get software upgrades for my NetDVR software, this program came with my 8 channel DVR i recently purchased.. when i open the program and look for a software version, i see the following yyyyyyyy OR can someone recommend a software type that i might be able to check out, free would be nice.. thanks

hello, could underpowering cameras cause damage to them, the reason why i am asking is, i purchased a 8 camera system and received with it a power converter, that had a 8 output Y, one of those power converters like you hook your laptop up to... now this power adapter was rated at 12v and output 3amp, now i know that average cameras require basically .550mah, i have since upgraded to a wall panel that outputs 12v but 1.5 amp each output.. now i notice several of the cameras are experiencing very bad almost un-viewable images, especially at nite, i also purchased two new cameras and the image is perfect... my question is, could the cameras that now display poor images, of been damaged by inadequate powered , especially when the IRs came on...

thank you for your input, thats just i believed might be the problem...finally someone who has an idea what their talking about...

Actually, it's nothing like that. Best, Christopher hows that...

yes the power unit i received with the 8 cameras was a 12v total output 3amp.... the way i see it is, if you take 8 cameras that need at the very least 550mah, then we add in the fact that these are IR cameras, which probably need even more then 550mah and try to power on 3amp total output, its not possible.. its like if we try to run our high performance cars that require 104 octane racing fuel, on 87 octane, parts of the engine are sure to be destroyed and damaged...

my question was, can a camera that is being supplied with LESS then required power be damaged...i thought i made that clear....

Short and sweet, why don't you just put your 16 channel DVR in a lock box...then it can't be stolen...

yes that would be the best, watching some d'bag get his ass ripped off, i have considered dogs, but pinchers and rotts, the pinchers too catch the scum and the rotts to eat whats left...

hello folks, been looking at the Videosecu line of cameras, specifically the 540L IR 1/3" Sony CCD Camera Vandal Dome camera, just curious you guys would have any input on this camera and the manufacturer... thanks Eric here is the link for this camera: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Vandal-Outdoor-Vision-Security/dp/tech-data/B003YZXQXG/ref=de_a_smtd

Hello all, i am new to this site, first post and also i am new to the CCTV world, i was wondering if someone might be able to assist me with a problem i am having with my home cctv system. i just purchased a 8 ir camera, dvr system off ebay, its from Dowson, i paid roughly 600.00, the cameras seem pretty decent, i do plan on buying better cameras down the road, but for now they are pretty good, again i am new to this stuff, so please don't bash me for buying a low price setup.. now to my problem, the cameras have an excellent picture during the day, BUT, at night some of the cameras, exhibit a poor picture, there is a lot of distortion of the image, and some are pretty dark, while others show a pretty decent nightvision image.. also the cameras that exhibit image issues changes, it is not always the same cameras... now these cameras are powered by a single power adapter, its 12 volt and 3amp, into a 1 into 8 output splitter... i have done some research and believe i am experiencing a power shortage problem, could some of the cameras not be receiving enough power due to the power adapter.. i was thinking of going to a wall mounted power panel that supplies 1 amp to each channel.. could my power adapter be the cause of the issues , i have described above.. also i was under the belief that ir nightvision cameras exhibit a black and white image at night, but my cameras display a color image, is that normal... thanks for any help.. Eric