Re: Residential video surveillance questions

["TomR" <TomR@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> On Thursday, January 10, 2013 10:28:26 PM UTC-5, Jim wrote:
>  Thanks again. For now, I am thinking of maybe just installing a
> temporary system like this one:
> http://www.securitywarehousestore.com/store/product.php?id_product=7300
> . I can place the cameras in and the receiver in locations that are
> secure. And, if we have a break-in or problem, I can go back later
> and look at the video clips by playing them back on a TV etc.
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>> The resolution is pretty poor in multicamera view and you're only
>> getting 15 frames per second. That means you will be getting a
>> "jerky" picture playback.
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>> Don't believe the 30 foot night view spec, they're not usually as
>> good as they say they are.. even on professionl cameras. so on a DIY
>> system I would think it would be worse.
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>> If you're trying to see a large area, you're not gong to get a very
>> good view of who the person is. You'll only know that "someone" was
>> there. If it's a close up view of the person like someone standing
>> at your door, it will work better, but will still be kind of blurry.
>> At night I'm guessing it'll be all but worthless for ID purposes,
>> unless they get up very close to the camera. I would investigate
>> further on how you go about playing back the video. But for the
>> price ..... at least it's "something".

> I'm sorry I don't have time to respond with more detail but Jim is
> right. If you look at ALL of the specs on this system, they are very
> poor. Don't mean to be blunt but IMHO, total JUNK, don't waste your
> hard earned money on this "Temporary" system, save it for the
> "Permanent" system.

Thanks.  I really do appreciate the feedback.