Outdoor Dome Camera Advice

[BassTeQ 0]

Hi all,

 

A friend is looking to add some cameras around his house, and Im basically looking for a coaxial colour outdoor dome camera (day/night).

 

Looking to spend approx $300 per camera, and we'll require about 6-8 of them.

 

Basically just want a quality camera that will supply good images in day/night situations, also some of the cameras will have the sun directly at them at times so they need to be able balance the light accordingly.

 

Also not sure whether a camera with IR LED's will be any better then those without. I've got some cameras with IR, and I find at night time that the IR light can be too strong if there are large objects within a close range to the camera, this causes a big white spot on the image.

 

Looking at the overview & specs of this camera, I'd appreciate peoples thoughts if it would be suitable. --> http://rhinoco.com.au/product/vsxr-581dv/

 

Any advice is appreciated.

 

Thank you

[blake 0]

There are several other things to consider besides just camera prices,such as analog,mp,dvr quality,etc.Depending on your neighbors budget,he can go with an 8 ir varifocal lense system with dvr in a diy conifiguration.Is he going to attempt to install himself or hire a licensed cctv contractor?Do you have any pics of your neighbors residence and the areas he's trying to cover?

[BassTeQ 0]

Thanks for your reply, at the moment we are just trying to find a suitable cameras, once we've found that i'll look at DVR options. Either standalone/hybrid DVR's or a PC with a capture card. But for now, just after some thoughts on camera specs.

 

Cheers

[blake 0]

Does your neighbor have a camera style preference between bullet and armored dome?

[BassTeQ 0]

Would prefer armored dome as they will be mounted under the eves of the house.

 

Cheers

[blake 0]

Well in that case.i'll pm you the only armored dome camera that i deal with.

[tom976 0]

I am in the same boat myself wanting to add a few good cameras around the house. Can you pm me what you recommend?

 

TIA

Tom

[Soundy 1]

Take a look at CNB's offerings - we use their domes regularly for lower-budget jobs and they measure up nicely to most of their pricier counterparts.

[bricor 0]

Which CNB domes do you like?

Same app, under the eave of a home for general surveillance, no IR needed.

I have a Panasonic WV-CW484 but would like to find something close but at a lower price point.