Zohan

Any opinions on CNB IP Cams?

Specifically the IVC5055VR dome?

http://www.cnbtec.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1340

Excellent post.

So the WDR on the 1231 is not up to snuff?

What about cnb LDL-24vf

http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1163

That's exactly what I needed to know, thank you.

Sounds like what I was expecting, I can get through that, I just wasn't sure of any other surprises...

i understand....hoping not too much else....and hoping they come with good directions....my networking skills are mediocre....

using 5 acti tcm-1231 cams

Define programmed? Do you mean like picture settings and stuff? If so, yeah you will probably want to do that, but you will probably need to adjust the pic settings on IE to do that. Another thing is you may want to change your IP cameras out of DHCP mode once they conform to the network, that is if they come in DHCP mode already.

No what I mean is all the network settings, ip address, etc...basically will the cameras feed their video to the dvr without doing any of the internal network settings within the camera?

When connecting ip cams to the nano , or actually to a switch first and then to the nano, do the cams have to be "programmed" like they would if they were a standalone ip cam....or once they are connected to the nano is it like connecting an analog cam to a regular analog dvr?

About to do first ip system, just want to cover all the bases, thanks

Just looked it up it's 63 miles

Thanks BW, I appreciate the offer, but I can't use anything more than 1.3 or 2 mp cams as I'm using aver hybrid dvrs...zoom/autofocus would be great though.....you have a good point about the backplate issue

Here is one from this morning

Yes, that is what makes that kit so cool.....still 5-6 weeks out from hitting my distributor

Thanks WG...I always like to check real world experience against "the book"

I know you got game, so I appreciate the help...

Bandwidth with 3 acti tcm-1231 , 1280x1024, mpeg4 codec (no choice for h.264), 8fps, bitrate of 2.5m, recording on motion 24/7 at 50%....is 7.5 mbps...so looks like im ok, even with fluctuation

With only three 1.3MP cameras, you should have no problem using only a 10/100 link to the NVR. The three cameras together shouldn't add up to more than 10Mbps max, even using highest-quality MJPEG.

 

So yes, a 10/100-only PoE switch in the garage should suffice nicely.

Soundy....revised plan.....only 2 1.3 mp cams on house and 3 on garage....cameras connect to switch which will connect to aver hybrid dvr and also router....thinking of using this switch, one each , garage / house

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156229&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Network+-+Switches-_-Trendnet-_-33156229

opinion?

 

Battery powered wireless router....

Yup....but in a nice size and belt case.....

do you have a recommendation for a different one?

If you want lots of features, the Vivotek is better, if you want a camera that works, ACTi is better. Vivotek has poor support and service (may take months to get an RMA for a defective camera), their camera quality is inconsistant, their software is buggy. ACTi is more expensive, has great support, rarely come across software bugs (even less than Axis for me).

Thanks....What good is a camera if it is unreliable.....i'm going with acti....plus it has this tool coming out which I cant wait to get...

http://www.acti.com/product/detail/Camera_Installation_Kit/PMON-1001

Seems like the only bad things anyone has said about the tcm-1231 is before it has been set up properly....

Recently?

Think I decided on acti.....looking for a good camera in that price range...good picture day and night, easy set up...

Vivotek ip8352 or Acti tcm-1231

Which one , why?

nice...thanks

How many of you guys buy varifocal ip cams vs. fixed?

I have always used varifocal analog cams because it gives me options...

With ip cams is it necessary, because there is better resolution to begin with?

They are also a couple hundred more per cam...

Opinions?

Yup, geovision is not out of the running, it doesnt play nice with the aver hybrid dvr...

i have been looking at acti but a little more $, and not sure it has the features i need in that price range....but you get what you pay for i might have to go that route

Much appreciated guys...

So the cameras perform well?

Quality picture, no motion blur, and how well is the intelligent ir?

Thank you!

I actually will not use the geovision cms software, but will be connecting to a hybrid analog/ip dvr...(aver nano-

I think geovision is popular so not sure why there any more posts here....thanks again

C'mon man......nobody has info here......?

Anyone have experience / opinions on the 120d line, vd120d dome, bl120d bullet and bx120d box....picture quality, motion blurring, infrared and specifically the intelligent ir feature...low light conditions and ease of setup/networking.....reliability.......info much appreciated