Logicbytes

Thanks for the info xellbuy, how are these cameras in low light? Looking at dahua's site I see they have a 3MP and 1.3MP camera that have IR's on them, are the IR's really nesessary or does the 2MP camera have a digital setting that makes up for lack of IR. I also see they have a version of the NVR that has 16channels and 4 POE ports and also allows up to 8TB of storage. I did a quick google search and don't really see places selling the new NVR and the other cameras does anyone know of a place to get them.

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Hi guys I hope you can help me out, I am on a limited time frame to install a CCTV system in my house and hope you can give me some good advice and recommendations for equipment. To give you some info in my current plan there will be 7 outdoor cameras I will be installing. I think I want to go IP based MP cameras for better resolution something from say 1.3 MP to 2 MP I would like to use domes if possible. Two of these outdoor cameras will be underneath a porch that would be reachable with a step ladder. I will be pulling 2 cat5e cables per location so I can add additional cameras easily in the future. There is some ambient light at night from street lamps. I will also need one indoor camera in small closet 3ft wide x 10ft long this area can be in complete darkness at times or have a light on in the room. If possible I would like to put a small concealable camera in this room instead of a big dome. I would like to be able to view the system remotely via web browser, iOS device (iPhone, iPad) and android device. If possible I would like to keep the camera pricing between $150-$225 if possible. Although I will only need to record 8 channels currently I would like to have some expandability in the recording solution. I am open to suggestions on using a NVR or Computer with local or network based storage. I am not sure if all IP cameras have POE as a power option by I would like to us a POE switch to power the cameras if possible. Links to suggestions and video examples would be greatly appreciated as I would like to order everything within the next few days if possible. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and input.