Wizz 0 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) I have 4 spare channels on a newer Swann (yes, I know) 1TB 8 channel receiver seen here: http://www.swann.com/s/products/view/?product=1530 and I am looking to run a dome on the 5th channel. Location will be under a large awning that covers the front door patio area. The patio faces SSW if it matters. The camera will face away from the front door aiming mostly at a walk-way that leads to the front door. Budget is ~$350, if I can get good quality for cheaper then great...maybe I can buy two, if I have to pay a bit more to get guaranteed quality then that is fine too. I have no problems buying a separate IR floodlight and that's what I planned to do, the awning has lots of lighting as is. Weather resistance is a must (Florida). Many thanks Edited July 20, 2013 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icamera 0 Posted July 17, 2013 $350 is a lot now for an analog camera... Consider readjusting your budget... 100 dollars or less per analog camera is more reasonable... i think.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 0 Posted July 19, 2013 Sounds good, any specific recommendations? This is the system I am using: http://www.swann.com/s/products/view/?product=1530 Is it possible to run better cameras than analog with that DVR?? Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icamera 0 Posted July 20, 2013 Yours is a simple system... Analog... You cant make a piece of silver into a gold bar... If you want much better image quality then analog you need an IP system. For consumers like yourself I recommend you go to your costco and get a system from them thats IP... This way if you have buyers remorse or are not happy for whatever reason you can return. I dont really think you should buy online unless you really know what you want. Heres a nice system: http://www.costco.com/Q-See-4-Channel-HD-Digital-NVR-with-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-4-HD-720p-IP-Cameras.product.100003211.html Good Luck. Please dont be offended. I'm trying to save you from any disappointment from buying something online which you many not like.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 0 Posted July 20, 2013 Not offended at all. I only got the 'cheap' D1 system I linked to already because I was able to buy the entire kit for $149 thanks to a friend (retails for ~$549). I am now considering getting a low cost ISP system instead if it will yield better picture than the Swann D1. *And please pardon my ignorance, I've researched but the world of security cameras seems vast these days so I'm sort of muddling through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
