Re: need camera recommendation

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxx>]

"Robert Macy" <robert.a.macy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Apr 23, 4:31 pm, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> "DavidK" <DavidK@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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.  I 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.  I'm
>> > looking for a decent hardware-based solution to motion detection
>> > instead of software.  Also 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.  Their 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.  Sorry.  I have played with Pelco, Dedicated Micros, Geo
>> Vison, Falcon, and several others.  Video motion detection pretty much
>> sucks.  I turn it on and set the recorders to record continuously anyway.
>> Then I just bump the record rate and camera priority on motion
>> activation.
>> Then I set sensitivity the best I can.  Early morning and later afternoon
>> 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
>> provides
>> an evidence quality watermark.  Everything else in the spec list is
>> negotiable based on customer demands and price.
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> 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.

Probably by Daewoo.  LOL.  Although they have an assembly plant in Mexico.