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What are some recommended security camera systems? Usage is for an office but really that's no different to a home apart from quantity - one outdoor front, 3-5 inside, possible one outdoor rear. At the moment we just have two Nest cams inside which we're happy with but they've discontinued the wired outdoor ones unfortunately. Also as we add more cameras the cost goes up (and we're moving premises, hence the change).

We've got an Ajax alarm system already so would be good if it integrates with that (https://ajax.systems/how-to-connect-camera-to-ajax/). However video history is almost as important as live, which is why we like the Nest system atm for ease but appreciate that is way more on the home/consumer end of the spectrum. I'm fairly techy so happy to integrate any other system, but would want cloud rather than on-premises recording.

Thanks in advance!
 

Spec me a CCTV System

What's a good CCTV system to go for, I need a couple of cameras outside the house with good IR coverage and up to 14 days storage capacity. I've seen systems from Securix, Swann and Storage Options and they all look pretty similar but range from around £150-£250. Would one of these be the...
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Hi everyone
I hope someone can help me with specing out a CCTV system for the house. Recently a number of people have been targeted in our area with people braking into sheds, damaging cars and seen acting suspiciously in the early hours of the morning (according to the detectives who asked me about my eufy doorbell and single camera overlooking my car).

I have done my best to do as much research as I possibly can but all the reviews I see must be paid for as there's never any criticism & whatever they have in front of them is the best in the world.

I have been thinking about a CCTV system for sometime & I find myself reading through the posts on here. I thought I would start on the newest & work backwards as that would give me the best opportunity to find the newest equipment. From what I have read, there's a lot of love for reolink in the past 12 - 18 months but I am not sure this will give me the quality I need (it's the same with the eufy system as slow to notify me & the image quality isn't great.) A system that is quick to spot a potential intruder on my property & a notification on my phone is high on my wishlist.

During my research I have become a closet camera spotter & I have noticed we use hikvision cameras in work for security purposes and I see them in shops etc who are serious about prosecution thieves.

This has lead me to look at a hikvision system. I know you only get what you pay for. So I have been looking at the cameras
DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL

And a DS-7608NI-M2/8P to run the system with purple WD drives in it.

In my head I am thinking these cameras as I want the best quality camera that will work with the ambient lights from the streets. I am thinking fixed turret style cameras. With a 4mm lens above the garage looking down the driveway. Another 2mm lens on the opposite corner of the house covering the front of the property & giving a view of the driveway. Also another one sitting on the side of the house overlooking the side entrance into the back garden (unfortunately the front is all open plan but the back has a high fence around it). Then in the rear another 2mm lens on the back of the house overlooking the french doors & towards the shed.

I think 4 cameras will be a reasonable starting point & add more if required. So looking at a 8 port NVR with 8tb drive.

Thanks to everyone who has got this far through my ramblings. I think my biggest concern is when I price up these 4 cameras, NVR, drive, cat6 cable, mounting hardware etc etc I am going to find that my very healthy budget is going to come up a little short.

So I think the question is, am I spending my money wisely or just going for equipment that people on YouTube etc are just pushing due to sponsorship etc.

Any help or advice on which direction to go will be gratefully received.

PS. What is the legalities of private citizens having a phalanx gun, with full tracking system on top of their house (live ammo is optional)

Thanks
 
piggin said:
Hi everyone
I hope someone can help me with specing out a CCTV system for the house. Recently a number of people have been targeted in our area with people braking into sheds, damaging cars and seen acting suspiciously in the early hours of the morning (according to the detectives who asked me about my eufy doorbell and single camera overlooking my car).

I have done my best to do as much research as I possibly can but all the reviews I see must be paid for as there's never any criticism & whatever they have in front of them is the best in the world.

I have been thinking about a CCTV system for sometime & I find myself reading through the posts on here. I thought I would start on the newest & work backwards as that would give me the best opportunity to find the newest equipment. From what I have read, there's a lot of love for reolink in the past 12 - 18 months but I am not sure this will give me the quality I need (it's the same with the eufy system as slow to notify me & the image quality isn't great.) A system that is quick to spot a potential intruder on my property & a notification on my phone is high on my wishlist.

During my research I have become a closet camera spotter & I have noticed we use hikvision cameras in work for security purposes and I see them in shops etc who are serious about prosecution thieves.

This has lead me to look at a hikvision system. I know you only get what you pay for. So I have been looking at the cameras
DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL

And a DS-7608NI-M2/8P to run the system with purple WD drives in it.

In my head I am thinking these cameras as I want the best quality camera that will work with the ambient lights from the streets. I am thinking fixed turret style cameras. With a 4mm lens above the garage looking down the driveway. Another 2mm lens on the opposite corner of the house covering the front of the property & giving a view of the driveway. Also another one sitting on the side of the house overlooking the side entrance into the back garden (unfortunately the front is all open plan but the back has a high fence around it). Then in the rear another 2mm lens on the back of the house overlooking the french doors & towards the shed.

I think 4 cameras will be a reasonable starting point & add more if required. So looking at a 8 port NVR with 8tb drive.

Thanks to everyone who has got this far through my ramblings. I think my biggest concern is when I price up these 4 cameras, NVR, drive, cat6 cable, mounting hardware etc etc I am going to find that my very healthy budget is going to come up a little short.

So I think the question is, am I spending my money wisely or just going for equipment that people on YouTube etc are just pushing due to sponsorship etc.

Any help or advice on which direction to go will be gratefully received.

PS. What is the legalities of private citizens having a phalanx gun, with full tracking system on top of their house (live ammo is optional)

Thanks
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Spec me a CCTV System

What's a good CCTV system to go for, I need a couple of cameras outside the house with good IR coverage and up to 14 days storage capacity. I've seen systems from Securix, Swann and Storage Options and they all look pretty similar but range from around £150-£250. Would one of these be the...
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