Re: Please recommend cctv dome camera

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 21, 1:19=A0am, Matt Ion <soundy...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 7/20/2009 5:11 PM, Jim Rojas wrote:
>
>
>
> > wdoe...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >> Hi - I have a small security camera system. I have purchased several
> >> cameras from ebay. Usually some cameras around 70 bucks. I'm not too
> >> crazy about the image quality. Can someone give some tips on what to
> >> get, and how much I have to spend to get that next step in quality.
>
> >> The claims for the cameras that I have already purchased are:
> >> Vandal proof dome (it's just a metal housing)
> >> 1/3 Sony CCD
> >> 480 lines
> >> 3.6mm or 4mm lens
> >> IR LEDs (I don't really need this)
> >> Priced around $70
>
> >> You definitely cannot read a licence plate with these cameras and
> >> you'd be hard pressed to ID a face.
> >> I've purchased box cameras with CS lenses (with the same price and
> >> specs and 4mm lens) and they seem to have a better picture (I'd
> >> estimate 30% better).
>
> >> So any recommendations for a dome camera that would have the same
> >> image quality of the box cameras? And how much does it cost to go to
> >> the next step (and is there even a next step or is that as good as it
> >> gets for small cameras).
>
> >> Thanks
>
> > Look for low light camera 520 to 550 TVL...expect to pay $300 for this
> > kind of camera. No IR's needed for low light cameras.
>
> > Jim Rojas
>
> Assuming you believe the TVL claims.
>
> Best bet: buy from an authorized dealer, stick with name-brands, and
> live by the time-honored adage, "You get what you pay for."

Not really, name brands buy from the same manufacturers as the cheapies