Re: non-stop recording is possible?

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Two areas to cover here,

1-Camera
2-Recorder

You will find a 4 channel budget DVR just as inexpensive as a single
channel DVR. It would actually be best to get a 4 channel or 8 channel
DVR one time, for future upgrades.

First decide if you are interested in a Stand Alone Embedded uNit, or a
PC DVR System.  How computer savvy are you?

PC DVRs vs Stand ALone DVRs:

PC = Faster Recording Speeds - once it is not a budget 4 channel DVR
Card
PC = Higher Quality Evidence Sharing Video
PC = Easily Upgradable

Stand Alone = Rock Solid Stable Machine - most of them, but check the
make
Stand Alone = Higher Quality Local Video

B/W Camera will take up less recording space, giving you more recording
time.

Standard TV Resolution, I would say that is 320x240 which is the low
recording quality on DVRs, where as 720x480 is high quality recording.
Continuous Record (not motion detection) will differ with which DVR you
use, how many cameras are  connected, and what resolution the video is
recorded at.

for more info check out www.cctvforum.com.
I'll see you there :-)


mole wrote:
> I need to put a 24 hour surveilance camera in my store.  I'd like to
> see everyone coming in and out of the back entrance.  Our store runs 24
> hours a day.  I don't need multiple camera, just one.  It has to
> provide clear picture, black and white is fine.  Most importantly, it
> has to be running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
>
> Any recommendation?  I don't need a super gizmo, just a simple reliable
> one that doesn't break down and low cost.  I rather not use VHS
> recorder.
>
> Does anyone know how much I could record in a 80 gig hard drive in
> standard TV resolution?  Does it matter if it's black & white or color?