After I had a guy unexpectidly show up at my house for something I had for sale with me being far away and all the recent thefts of packages, Im looking at a 4 camera security system. Would like it to be around $500 or lower and have good night vision. I dont want to go with a security service and pay another payment so this should work just fine.

I have a friend that has video of people trying to break into his car on one occasion and trying to break into his garage (bad idea) on another occasion. He knows his local cops and is in with them. The videos never led to any arrests.

 

So, first figure out what you want the video to accomplish. If you want to know when people are screwing around on your property, they can do that for you. If you want them to identify a criminal after they have robbed your property, that is not always a simple matter (especially outdoors). I like license plates. Keep in mind, license plates from most states are in the rear only, not front and rear like NJ/NY/MD.

Wow that sucks. Why did they not lead to any arrests? Im friends with most of my local pd so I know they will help. I really would like it so I can use the internet and my phone to keep an eye out while Im away. I actually had a local leo stop by yesterday to check on my house but the guy had left already. I swear some of the people you deal with on CL are special.

Wow that sucks. Why did they not lead to any arrests?

 

Because an image of a person is not a name nor a social security number. It's just an image.

Well either way, it wont hurt and will give me piece of mind.

I think it's a great idea. I was just giving out some food for thought as you plan what to get and how to put it together.

4 cameras with recording on a DVR WTIH low light that provides useable images installed for under 500??? NOT gonna happen.....

 

Nick, just for informational purposes for the folks here from someone in the business, what would be your estimate on low, mid and high on the cost of doing something like he asked.

Good info Nick. Yea I know the cameras and systems are not cheap. You should see the cost of the stationary and PTZ's we had installed in a few areas at the airport along with the recording system and software based multiple location PTZ'S controls. Was a huge multi million dollar system and we didn't even use real high quality equipment.

 

 

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Here's my 0.02. If you want to be able to watch remotely an be able to call a neighbor or the police when someone's on your property f'n around, then the <$500 system will work. Or want a close up shot right at the entry points.

 

Other than that, <$500 systems are useless. You'll need one that's way more pricey for capturing a license plate on the street.

 

 

 

 

I'll bet you a beer and a dog that ANY system <500 will FAIL to do the following: "........call a neighbor or the police when someone's on your property f'n around........." to giveyou a useable image, have enough storage to go back and look and work at night.....Been there done that..NOT gonna happen........

 

Daylight....eh maybe a decent image.......make it dark....no can do batman.....

 

Well being that I own one and did the hardware installation and maintain 1.5-2 weeks of recording video at all times (4 channel), I will take the bet. Especially since a few weeks ago I spotted a van just sitting facing the wrong way in front of my house for 20 minutes and called my neighbor who surprisingly walked over to find out what was going on. The guy was actually waiting for his son to walk down from the corner bus stop (which i verified via live web ip video from laptop at work a little bit later).

 

So I think I will take the beer (no thanks on the dog)!

 

Yes it's no high def system, but I watch my house from my iPhone or my desktop/laptop at work live.

LMAO...making a liar outta me are ya...

 

What product? What resolution? Whats the frame rate? Not trying to go all technical on ya...just curious....

 

Most systems, if not ALL i have seen at that price point have been crap....not saying there might not be a good one...and if you have it..SHARE the knowledge bro !!!

 

You know what, I think I owe you a beer... just realized this section is a wireless security camera section! LOL.. mannnn, I'll blame my iphone for giving me limited perspective on this one

 

My system is a wired APOSONIC 4 Channel system with 1 TB storage.. Works well though. Not wireless though.

Just had 8 cameras installed, Good Samsung bullets, 1tb DVR. A bit over 4k two installers who,do nothing but this and it took them 5 days. I would never try it on my own. It has motion detection and I can select certain areas in the pic and it has an alert tone in the house and snaps 3 pics and emails me them. I can also view all cameras live from my iPhone. It's worth every penny.

Nick any recommendation for a camera system thats ok not great in the 500 range wired or wireless doesnt matter? just need 4 cameras.

Costco has a Swann system on sale: 4 cameras, night vision, 500gb, for $300

Does anyone have it? Is it ok or crap?