Re: Please recommend cctv dome camera

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 7/20/2009 11:34 PM, mleuck wrote:
> On Jul 21, 1:19 am, Matt Ion<soundy...@xxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On 7/20/2009 5:11 PM, Jim Rojas wrote:
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>>> 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

And then build cheap shit and rickety supporting electronics around it,
and exaggerate performance claims.