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Need help recommending an NVR to support 5 x 1080P Cameras

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Hi All

 

I need some help as I'm looking for an NVR to support 5 x 1080P Cameras. They will be set-up to record only when the masked are has activity within so not looking to record a permanent stream as I don't see the point and this is how I have my analogue system set-up at present.

 

Many thanks

 

Xray

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Anyone???

 

I'm struggling to find any help or recommendations with this one any of the forums.

 

Thanks..

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Anyone???

 

I'm struggling to find any help or recommendations with this one any of the forums.

 

Thanks..

maybe you should start with tell us what cameras you have?

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Anyone???

 

I'm struggling to find any help or recommendations with this one any of the forums.

 

Thanks..

maybe you should start with tell us what cameras you have?

 

2 x Hikvision DS-2CD2132F-IS 3Mp

3 x Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I 3MP

 

Also I would like a wide angle for the front of my house 2.8mm/380TVL.

 

Looking at the selection it list's

380TVL = 2.8mm

540TVL = 4mm

600TVL - 6mm

 

If the camera has higher TVL is it better in low light?

 

I plan to set-up the NVR to record alarm events only (IE when something moves in front of the camera).

 

Many thanks for your help1

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Sorry I should also add that I intend to select the high Frame Rate over the high image, so if 1080p gives me a better frame rate than the 3MP images I suppose that will be more beneficial (not 100% sure as I only have experience with BNC 480p stuff at present).

 

Thanks

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Those TVL settings are just ordering codes for the lens size you want. They aren't actual TVL numbers. TVL is a resolution spec (much abused), and isn't used for IP cams in general.

 

So, if you want wide angle, you'd order the 380TVL, which would get you the 2.8mm lens.

 

Generally, you'll get full frame rates at 1080p and lower frame rates at 3MP. The Hiks have a smaller horizontal FOV at 3MP than at 1080p, which is unusual, but that's the way they roll.

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KTNC makes a nice user friendly NVR with either 4/8/16 inputs. The 8 port unit actually supports 16 cameras with the use of an external POE switch. It's easy to use and set up.

 

If you're not a KTNC dealer, you'll have to purchase retail online.

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If you want to be happy, get the same brand of camera that the NVR can use.

 

Thanks - Hikvision is on my order list.

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