Re: need camera recommendation

[Robert Macy <robert.a.macy@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Apr 23, 4:31=A0pm, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:53:20 -0700, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx>
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> >>And remember that useable IR range is much less than the IR range
> >>advertised.
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> > Been there, done that. =A0I dunno how these people get away with such
> > blatant BS in their infrared specs.
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> > I've been running a homemade PC-based system for about a decade. =A0I'm
> > looking for a decent hardware-based solution to motion detection
> > instead of software. =A0Also looking for the best value in quality gear=
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> > Sure could use some recommendations for short range gear -- 50 to 75
> > foot max.
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> Look at Security Cameras Direct as others have said. =A0Their ranges are =
no
> worse than anybody else's, and they probably all buy their cameras in the
> same factory in China.
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> As to recording. =A0Sorry. =A0I have played with Pelco, Dedicated Micros,=
 Geo
> Vison, Falcon, and several others. =A0Video motion detection pretty much
> sucks. =A0I turn it on and set the recorders to record continuously anywa=
y.
> Then I just bump the record rate and camera priority on motion activation=
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> Then I set sensitivity the best I can. =A0Early morning and later afterno=
on
> will give you false triggers no matter what you do.
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> My only real criteria is for a recorder is the warranty and if it provide=
s
> an evidence quality watermark. =A0Everything else in the spec list is
> negotiable based on customer demands and price.

Super Circuits  was recommended here. Purchased a lot! including 4
inside/outside cameras BLK-CZT242VH with day/night vision that
automatically comes on when too dark.  Focus is short to very long!
1/3 inch CCD, 6-50mm  adjust and leave.
Made in Korea - which I trust a bit more.