Spec me a CCTV System

Mcnumpty2323 · 12 Mar 2020 at 13:45

Psycho Sonny said:
I just don't get why you want cameras indoors recording you and what you do in your own home is the point I'm getting at.

They are supposed to deter thieves. So placing them outside in prominent locations where they can see them is best.

If you don't own your own home
Some landlords wont allow you to fix cameras to the exterior
Of the property

unwashed potato! · 20 Mar 2020 at 01:54

anyone know if the nest qi indoor cameras will auto start up and work when switched on? the reason i ask is that was discussing with my partner tonight about getting a few external and maybe internal cameras and she said she fell like she was forever being watched by the camera so not comfortable at home. i agree with that feeling, so was thinking of having a timer so that it's totally unpowered until say midnight and then hoping when power is given it auto starts up, connects to wifi, starts recording and goes to the nest aware cloud etc.

will it work like this?

b0rn2sk8 · 20 Mar 2020 at 09:54

Not sure what you would want internal cameras in your own home. I totally get a ‘nanny cam’ on an infants cot and in a shed, garage or outbuilding but I just don’t see why you would want them inside.

Most burglaries also happen during the day when people are at work so putting them on only at night is not the best idea.

WJA96 · 20 Mar 2020 at 13:45

We put a lot of cameras just inside external access doors so you can see who is coming and going but very rarely fit anything actually inside a home. Offices we cover 100% except changing rooms and toilets.

Obviously you do get people who have more exotic requirements and we have been asked to install cameras around/over beds on more than one occasion.

Psycho Sonny · 24 Mar 2020 at 09:14

Apex said:
anyone know if the nest qi indoor cameras will auto start up and work when switched on? the reason i ask is that was discussing with my partner tonight about getting a few external and maybe internal cameras and she said she fell like she was forever being watched by the camera so not comfortable at home. i agree with that feeling, so was thinking of having a timer so that it's totally unpowered until say midnight and then hoping when power is given it auto starts up, connects to wifi, starts recording and goes to the nest aware cloud etc.

will it work like this?

you don't need internal cameras at all pretty pointless. or stick them where the entry points are facing the entry points. not in the living room facing the couch, etc.

pinkpound · 26 Mar 2020 at 17:07

Quick question currently have 4 camers 2 front 2 back . I 'm going to upgrade the 2 front to 4k ColorVu . My drive is 8m to the start of the pavement and 20m wide (live on a main road) camera are about 3m off the ground . Which would be best the 4mm lens or 2.8mm ?

Edit : just checked 4mm currently installed ... So Ive answered my own question lol

Thanks in advance

gronf · 27 Mar 2020 at 00:17

Can someone spec me a decent infrared cam so I can detect feverish coronavirus zombies on my property. Thanks.

ZXSpectrum · 27 Mar 2020 at 11:29

To anyone with the Reolink Cameras, is there a way to narrow the field of view? I have one on the front of my house (In an upstairs window) but the field of view is huge. Not a massive problem but I was just wondering if I could narrow it to mainly encompass my front garden with car etc and not the entire close with about 3 drives.

Thanks

pinkpound · 28 Mar 2020 at 12:19

Anyone got any website links to order ColorVu cameras seems most only sell to trade ?

Thebug · 28 Mar 2020 at 12:38

https://cctvbuilder.com/product/hik...KWpf94anWVCtyE-EA1QRvq1Mcf44XCgkaAohBEALw_wcB

michty_me · 28 Mar 2020 at 15:02

Hi All,

I'm back again and looking at finally purchasing a NVR along with two cameras, Most probably a Hikvision system.

I'm looking at the Acusense or the ColourVu cameras, Would 4MP be enough or should I be looking at 8MP or higher? What about lens size?
As for the NVR, I'm just looking at a 4 channel item (8MP DS-7604NI-K1/4P).

sja360 · 28 Mar 2020 at 17:25

pinkpound said:
Anyone got any website links to order ColorVu cameras seems most only sell to trade ?

Cctvtek.co.uk do them, purchased a 4mp ip colorvu from them

pinkpound · 28 Mar 2020 at 20:03

Thebug said:
https://cctvbuilder.com/product/hik...KWpf94anWVCtyE-EA1QRvq1Mcf44XCgkaAohBEALw_wcB

Thanks

sja360 said:
Cctvtek.co.uk do them, purchased a 4mp ip colorvu from them

Thanks only got 2.8mm lens in stock wanted the 4mm

michty_me · 29 Mar 2020 at 07:19

Who are reliable sellers to purchase equipment from and send queries too?

So far I've looked at cctvtek.co.uk, cctvbuilder.com and cctvdirectonline.co.uk

pinkpound · 30 Mar 2020 at 16:51

michty_me said:
Who are reliable sellers to purchase equipment from and send queries too?

So far I've looked at cctvtek.co.uk, cctvbuilder.com and cctvdirectonline.co.uk

Emailed https://www.use-ip.co.uk/ yesterday they only sell Hikvision to the trade but other brands they can sell to public . They seem really helpful and have a forum

michty_me · 30 Mar 2020 at 17:30

pinkpound said:
Emailed https://www.use-ip.co.uk/ yesterday they only sell Hikvision to the trade but other brands they can sell to public . They seem really helpful and have a forum

I've just had an email off them actually regarding some quotes I requested. They were also recommended to me by someone else.

michty_me · 31 Mar 2020 at 08:10

I'm a bit unsure if I should be choosing a 2.8mm or 4mm lens for my cameras. The camera will be up in the eaves of a two story house. Any pointers on making a decision?

Mcnumpty2323 · 31 Mar 2020 at 08:15

ZXSpectrum said:
To anyone with the Reolink Cameras, is there a way to narrow the field of view? I have one on the front of my house (In an upstairs window) but the field of view is huge. Not a massive problem but I was just wondering if I could narrow it to mainly encompass my front garden with car etc and not the entire close with about 3 drives.

Thanks

Bits of black tape?
I run mine through the pc although can't narrow the field of view unless by lowering resolution I just cut down the detection zone width

b0rn2sk8 · 31 Mar 2020 at 09:29

Why would you want the cameras so high up? All you’ll see is the tops of people’s heads at the typical distances you get in a UK front and rear garden.

They’ll also be out of view so the deterrent effect is reduced or even removed.

michty_me · 31 Mar 2020 at 09:42

b0rn2sk8 said:
Why would you want the cameras so high up? All you’ll see is the tops of people’s heads at the typical distances you get in a UK front and rear garden.

They’ll also be out of view so the deterrent effect is reduced or even removed.

My drive is longer in one direction with the garage front in the opposite direction so I thought perhaps having it there I could point it down the drive way which would cover anyway approaching the drive way.
I do see the issue you have highlighted though so I may have to re-consider this when mounting them, Especially the back garden camera.