Serengeti

Higher res is not always better...

Sure, but when it is, it can be nice.

My goal is to gain better day recognition, and night if possible and affordable, of what gets recorded. I realize mp's and 4k's+ specs aren't everything to camera image quality.

I'm looking to upgrade a 4mp camera running on a Q-See 8816 Nvr 16 channel security system, preferably to a 4k or better camera if possible. I see some 8mp Dahua cameras on ebay (hfw4800e and hfw4830e)..would those work with this Nvr, and/or are there other options?

I went ahead and purchased this Q-See bundle above from Costco while on sale ($1299.) What is the best pc software to view, playback, and manage the nvr and cameras? (or what are some recommended options, free and/or not free?)

The costco system is a rebranded dahua..it will record in 4mp mode, note sure why you think it will only record 1080p..

It lists under Specifications:

Recording Resolution: 1080p

Hi all, I'm looking for newbie recommendations for a new home IP poe system. I currently have a q-see 960h system. I was considering this from costco:

http://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-3TB-HDD,-8-4MP-Cameras-with-100-ft.-Night-Vision.product.100213199.html

but its pricey and limited (only records 1080p), and I thought I'd look into buying individual components so that I could build on it as I go along and perhaps save some money (or get better components for the money), and that's how I found your forum.

I would like to buy:

8-16 channel nvr, atleast 8 channels poe

8 4-5mp cameras, good night vision

I'm not anticipating being a power user and just plan to record around the exterior of the house, and want to make sure I have a reliable system that can adequately record up to 8 hd cameras (or more, if affordable.)

Any recommendations/advice would be appreciated! I see lots of hikvision dvrs on ebay as well as hikvision and dahua cameras.

TIA.