james04

Thank you both for your reply. If what brandon says is true. These systems as is. Are theft deferents at momost. I live in a rural area. So night vision is not critical. When I am on vacation my neighbors know. And would see night activity. But day time they have no direct line of sight. So may not see someone loading up a van for example. What Damara can I upgrade to. That foul say read a license plate @ 60'? One or two upgraded cameras would be enough. How much would I need to spend for an adequate system frm the start? Sorry about the broken language. I am responding from my phone. I am on vacation! James

Hello All, I am new to the forum and security surveillance in general. I am interested in this Q-see 428 from Costco. It is the correct price point for us ($300). However Costco also has the Swann Alpha ‘Defend & Deter’ for $249 after $200 off. The biggest difference I can see is that the Q-See 428 comes with Cmos Cameras capable of up to 100' night vision and the Swan Degend and Deter comes with CCD cameras that do up to 65'. I am torn between the two. Are there any other systems in this price range that I shold consider over these two? Q-See QSM5265C Weatherproof Capture 520 TV lines of resolution 1/3" enhanced infrared cut sensors for higher quality picture, accurate colors, and better image quality in the day or night 36 infrared LED lights that can record at a distance up to 100ft in the dark 5mm Lens which provides a 50°-55° radrius of vision 3-Axis brackets allowing precise positioning of cameras, while guiding the cables directly through the brackets to reduce vandalism Swan CCD Image Sensor: Color 1/4" Sony CCD Video Quality: 480 TV Lines Pixels: 510 x 492 (NTSC) 628 x 582 (PAL) Minimum Illumination: 0 Lux (IR on) Day/Night Mode: Color during day / switches to B&W at night Electronic Shutter: 1/60 - 1/100,000 NTSC Gain Control: Automatic Backlight Compensation: Yes Wide Dynamic Range: No Lens: 3.6mm Viewing Angle: 62 degrees Night Vision Distance: Up to 65ft/20m IR Cut Filter: No Number of Infrared LEDs:12 Infrared Wavelength: 850nm Infrared LED Life: 10,000 hrs James