Spec me a CCTV System

jtz79 · 14 Feb 2020 at 11:46

Has anyone mentioned Zoneminder?

rs1800 · 18 Feb 2020 at 12:32

Just about to but another Hikvision camera to add to my old bullet (may replace that too later).

I have read the Colorvu are the latest best thing but confused which to buy.

The link earlier in this thread is for a 4MP and is about £120. (Also on auction site for similar)

But I also see on the auction site some 5MP models for half the cost. Are these newer or any good?

Which should I get?

Thanks

maschio · 18 Feb 2020 at 13:39

rs1800 said:
Just about to but another Hikvision camera to add to my old bullet (may replace that too later).

I have read the Colorvu are the latest best thing but confused which to buy.

The link earlier in this thread is for a 4MP and is about £120. (Also on auction site for similar)

But I also see on the auction site some 5MP models for half the cost. Are these newer or any good?

Which should I get?

Thanks

The 5MP cams at half the cost use TVI cables not ethernet.

rs1800 · 18 Feb 2020 at 14:05

Thanks, 4MP it is then.

What is the back box for, when would I need one?

Cheers

maschio · 18 Feb 2020 at 18:12

The colorvu has an ethernet connector and a jack plug for a mic. The back box hides the cabling and makes for a neat install.

It all depends on where you intend to install the camera and where your main cable is routed from too.

rs1800 · 19 Feb 2020 at 13:24

Where would you suggest? I would like one at the front and one on the side covering the back of the consevatory.

maschio · 19 Feb 2020 at 17:24

I'd get a couple of 2.8mm and put them roughly as below. You'll be able to position the lens to maximise the capture range.

the_worrier · 19 Feb 2020 at 18:52

I am having real problems with my neighbour. I would like to install CCTV to cover my front and back gardens (2 camera set up). I’m looking for good (don’t need 4K as £££) image quality, sound, manageable via iphone 11. Not sure Re/ wire/less?

Could anyone suggest/link? Thanks.

b00merang69 · 19 Feb 2020 at 18:57

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/spec-me-a-cctv-system.18568132/

the_worrier · 19 Feb 2020 at 19:03

b00merang69 said:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/spec-me-a-cctv-system.18568132/

Thanks but too technical for me. Need simple guidance.

b00merang69 · 19 Feb 2020 at 19:05

Well that is the thread to ask in, if every single person made a new thread for a CCTV question the forum would be even more bloated than it already is with said threads.

If you really are not tech enough to do the basic then get a local company to come and do it.

Simon42 · 19 Feb 2020 at 19:12

pattojones said:
Thanks but too technical for me. Need simple guidance.

The linked thread (which has a lot of good info) is a long thread to review in 6 mins.

If that's too much then my simple guidance would be to get a professional installer in.

rs1800 · 24 Feb 2020 at 14:56

maschio said:
I'd get a couple of 2.8mm and put them roughly as below. You'll be able to position the lens to maximise the capture range.

Thats great thanks, Ill get 2 and put in locations you suggested. Will I need the wall bracket or deep base for both?

maschio · 24 Feb 2020 at 19:43

rs1800 said:
Thats great thanks, Ill get 2 and put in locations you suggested. Will I need the wall bracket or deep base for both?

You'll be fine with deep bases. Having both, personally i think the base is neater.

IAmATeaf · 26 Feb 2020 at 12:46

Anybody here use Blue Iris as the NVR? I had 6 Duhua 2Mp starlights cams installed last year with a PC running BI. Has been running fine but am wondering if anybody else is using BI and their overall thoughts on it?

Psycho Sonny · 27 Feb 2020 at 13:15

IAmATeaf said:
Anybody here use Blue Iris as the NVR? I had 6 Duhua 2Mp starlights cams installed last year with a PC running BI. Has been running fine but am wondering if anybody else is using BI and their overall thoughts on it?

i've tried running on ein the past and it was a faff. an NVR once set up just works forever

Scream · 4 Mar 2020 at 01:10

Blue Iris is a great piece of software and will beat an NVR. Main asset is the ability to mix different branded cameras and maintain the use of their smart features. There is no doubt, an NVR is simple and does the job.

Mcnumpty2323 · 4 Mar 2020 at 01:12

Yeah I like blue iris
Though also like ispy which has the
Added benefit of being open
Source and totally free

b0rn2sk8 · 4 Mar 2020 at 09:39

I know there is a lot of people with ring cameras on here, you might be interested in this:

Amazon's Ring logs every doorbell press and app action https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51709247

Food for thought, I expect nest is exactly the same.

mushtafa · 4 Mar 2020 at 17:56

b0rn2sk8 said:
I know there is a lot of people with ring cameras on here, you might be interested in this:

Amazon's Ring logs every doorbell press and app action https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51709247

Food for thought, I expect nest is exactly the same.

Not surprised to be honest. My top two blocked domains on PiHole are Amazon. (I assumed it was the Alexa devices).

I won't lose any sleep over it though.