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  1. Posted

    Been wading through posts and posts. Still don't know who makes what (re-badged dahua or hikvision, etc) Saw this on the Lorex site, black Friday sale.

     

    https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-nvr-ip-cameras/8-channel-2k-resolution-home-security-system-with-8-ip-cameras/2KHDIP844D-1-p#featuresSection

     

    This looks like it was a great deal a few months ago. Currently the kits available at costco don't look too good.

     

    https://slickdeals.net/f/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99

     

    Thanks,

    John

  3. Posted

    Hey everyone, back after a few years and looking to go IP/POE to replace my two remaining analog dome cameras (CNB-VCM-24).

     

    Looking for 8 cameras for around the exterior of the house.

     

    Costco kits around $1,200 have terrible reviews, which kept me away from IP. But GW and Reolink are also around that price on Amazon and to my astonishment seem to have good reviews. Then I read some kits are re-badged Dahua products (some Lorex?) and also see information about Hikvision.

     

    GW (I would probably go with turret cameras as they look more compact to me)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AYQ46GS/ref=twister_B0170VO3J0?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

     

    So I am quite overwhelmed, is there an obvious choice at this price-point.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  4. Posted

    I called up Q-see asking about the difference between these kits:

     

    http://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-IP-NVR-with-3TB-HDD%2c-12-3MP-Cameras-with-100'-Night-Vision.product.100220054.html#BVRRWidgetID

     

    http://www.costco.com/.product.100213199.html?cm_sp=RichRelevance-_-itempageVerticalRight-_-CategorySiloedViewCP&cm_vc=itempageVerticalRight|CategorySiloedViewCP#BVRRWidgetID

     

    Q-see said basically the only difference between the NVR is the hard disc capacity (2 drives vs. 4).

     

    How much clearer is the 4mp vs. 3mp camera. Q-see said it will basically only be noticeable when using digital zoom or if displayed on a very large screen.

  5. Posted

    As far as costco, its a personal choice..the 90 day limit does not apply to security cameras..its very specific..it only applies to certain electronics likes, pc's, digital cameras, cell phones, etc..you can return the ip cameras anytime.

     

    That is quite tempting.

     

    What do you think about the Swann kit?

    http://www.costco.com//.product.100144944.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default

     

    I wish these systems had better reviews, the Swann looks decent.

  6. Posted

    That is a good system as well. Its a rebranded hikvision system (though the cameras are NOT identical to the 2032 so they cannot take that firmware)...laview provides good tech support as well. Remember you need to add a hard drive, get a wd purple. You cant go wrong with it.

    Note that the plus side to buying from costco, is their unlimited return policy...

     

    Thanks. Their videos say ONIF-S compatible. Does that mean that I can add cameras by other manufacturers?

     

    Adding a HD is no big deal. Do you see any reason to spend over twice the price of this system on the Lorex? My thoughts are to keep the price as low as possible when dealing with electronics since a couple years from now there will likely be a much better product out.

     

    I searched around for Costco's return policy on electronics... it's 90 days. I have heard it used to have no limit, which would probably scam them a lot.

  7. Posted

    If you buy the camera and NVR from the same manufacturer and home run the cables directly from to the NVR, there is ZERO extra networking that needs to be done over an analog system. Its plug and play. Regardless of the way you go, run ethernet for future upgrades.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Searching around I found a thread you replied to suggesting this system

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881183053&cm_re=laview-_-81-183-053-_-Product

     

    The company has a few how-to videos, it looks really good for the price.

  8. Posted

    TWO YEARS LATER...

     

    Where are we with digital/NVR?

     

    In the next couple months I plan on moving my camera system to another house... have [under or about $1,000 with 6-8 camers] IP systems gotten "better" (more user friendly, I recall folks talking about hours of networking work after install, having issues with recording only with motion, etc). Do they still have user interfaces that look like they are from the 1990's?

     

    Thanks,

    John

  9. Posted

    For the money, this looks pretty damn good, the DVR has a much nicer setup compared to my mega-cheapie I am currently using.

     

    I am starting to think a lot of the "cheaper" cameras are about the same quality. I do have a couple VCM-24VF cameras that are built like tanks (and look "professional"), but have a similar picture to a couple other cheaper ones I bought for my moms house.

     

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203898956?productId=203898956&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=203898956&ci_src=17588969&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203898956&ci_gpa=pla#.Uh6ga7zAPx8

     

    http://www.bjs.com/q-see-8-channel-h264-cifd1-itb-hard-drive-and-7-high-res-color-cameras-1-pointtilt-with-600-tvl-and-100-of-night-vision.product.230637?dimId=

  11. Posted

    Howdy all,

    still looking for something better than what I have, looks like IP stuff is about the same, there was a Lorex kit I noticed here for $800, but still plenty of complaints about configuration, etc. The clear picture is great though... I have a monitor here next to my computer on all the time to see the driveways, no real security concerns just nice to look at and see who is coming.

     

    My DVR is probably the worst part of the system, playback is awful, and I would like 8-channels (few more cameras). As much as box kits are frowned upon here, I am tempted to look into one as some have decent reviews especially for the money (better DVR than mine) to hold me over until IP stuff gets more budget-mainstream.

  12. Posted

    Second Story

    I had a video surveillance system installed by a separate company. Found out the equipment was marked up at literally 2x.

     

    Not surprised. Generally "pros" of anything charge about twice the best internet price I can find on anything, money is made on parts (usually charge retail). Get something fixed on your car, I bet you can find the part for half price on the internet.

  13. Posted

    BJ's has the 8 channel and 4 cameras for $800.

    http://www.bjs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10201&storeId=10201&partNumber=P_151156697&sc_cid=GPLA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=151156697

     

    That FedEx truck pic is excellent.

     

     

    IIRC there was a thread about swapping out a wide-angle lens on these cameras?

     

    EDITL:

    The 8 channel only has 4 ports, where do you plug in the 4 more if you choose to buy extras?

  18. Posted

    I'm sure if you dropped your price down to $100, it'd be gone quick as it really is as good as it gets for non-ir analog cameras in the budget price range.

     

    THIS. If I wasn't considering IP so strongly I would buy it for $100 shipped.

  19. Posted

    Thanks for the posts.

     

    In the limited exposure to CCTV I have had so far (6 cameras at one house, and three here), fixed lens would be fine (I keep any vari-focals I have zoomed out). I am covering doorways/driveways for the most part and want to be zoomed out all the way to cover the widest apron, so that's not a problem.

     

    EDIT: I see some posts where a $14 lens is swapped in to make the camera look even better.

     

    -John

  20. Posted

    Thanks for the info. Perhaps when an 8-channel becomes available it won't cost too much more than the 4-channel, prices will only come down.

     

    At first I was impressed with my analog picture, but when I see IP 720P, examples they are sooo much better.

     

    Do any other kits come close to that Costco IP kit for value? Again, this is not a critical install, just monitoring driveways.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  21. Posted

    I installed a basic analog system out at my mothers house early 2012, with a 8-channel DVR, and a variety of cameras from various places (thanks for the help). At the time most all home-survelance talk seemed to be analog, and the CNB VBM-24V, was the great camera considering price, construction, performance.

     

    On "black friday" I picked up a $60 4-channel DVR from a local store, and a few cheap cameras to monitor my driveways (one CNB VBM-24V). Not really too pleased with the picture quality (since I actually have a monitor here next to my desk on 24/7), but it gets the job done, allowing me to see when the someone pulls up, etc (basically same pic quality out at my mothers with better DVR).

     

    Logging on here recently I see more talk about IP, including a Costco kit for $700 including a 1TB HD.

    http://www.costco.com/Q-See-4-Channel-HD-Digital-NVR-with-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-4-HD-720p-IP-Cameras.product.100003211.html

     

    One thread said they are coming out with an 8-channel, someone said the 4-channel ones are actually shipped with an 8-channel NVR now.

     

    Are there any drawbacks to IP over analog? A decent analog camera like a CNB is $100-$150 each. The IP images are insane, not sure I want to put more money into my analog system here, and insted pick up a Costco kit, additional cameras are $300 for 2.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  22. Posted

    That's got a great lens on it but the night image doesnt compare to the CNB. May be good to go with all CNB just to keep it simple.

     

    I am going to put one of those CNB units on the water side and the other in the driveway priority location. The Dahua 700TVL Eyeball dome I ordered will go in the other driveway position so I can compare the two.

     

    Thanks for the help.

     

    -John

  25. Posted

    What do you hope to capture with a water view?

     

    Are you just trying to see right out in front of your immediate beach?

     

    Yes, the lawn and maybe some of the immediate water (it's hard to see in the pics, but there is a 40' drop at the end of the lawn, stairs go down to the beach), just to see what the weather/harbour conditions are, as it is always interesting to look at.

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