Harryjax Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 After damage to my car (keying of bonnet) that I posted about. I've decided to install security cameras to the house so the driveway and cars are under surveillance. Has anyone got information of what sort of cameras and recording device I should be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I installed one and caught the neighbours scroaty kids nicking my valve caps . . . . again Have a look in Maplins, they sell all the gear. http://www.maplin.co.uk/cctv-and-security Also dont try and be clever and get the WiFi ones like I did, they are a bit crap sometimes, the weather and other WiFi networks caused interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Go to Maplins and they stock all that stuff at very good prices. looks like 3 of us posted at the same time! Edited February 9, 2013 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 PC based or standalone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Go to Maplins and they stock all that stuff at very good prices. Opps never read the above lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Go to Maplins and they stock all that stuff at very good prices. disagree personally maplins stuff is expensive. but it is local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Go to Maplins and they stock all that stuff at very good prices. disagree personally maplins stuff is expensive. but it is local. For DIY, its not badly priced, plus they sometimes have offers on it. I would get a DVR as if you get the PC card . . . you will need a PC on ALL the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 PC based or standalone? Stand alone I think not sure what's best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 PC based or standalone? Stand alone I think not sure what's best? PC is better as you have more control plus if you have a spare pc its cheaper but standalone is eaiser as then its on all the time without having to worry. My personal experience in standalone was it was inferior to a pc based system but was technically easier to set up. With cameras you want the biggest sensor size you can and IR or night mode. You will be most likely using BNC camera and cables but you get the normal video/phono type aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 this sounds not too bad http://www.maplin.co.uk/b-grade-4-ch-network-dvr-kit-and-day-night-camera--smartphone-remote-viewing-683094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Always thought about doing this but never got round to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have a CCTV Company that supplies and installs CCTV. I would recomend you have a look at AData web site and look for their special bundle deals, the other one I would recomend is CCTV Direct. far superior to Maplins plug and play crap. Get a minimum of 600TVL Cameras with Infra Red Night Vision up to at least 30mtrs, get a stand alone DVR with Motion Detection and at least 500gb ot 1 terra bit Hard Dive,. You can also set it to be viewed remotly on your Iphone or any other smart phone.. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I've just bought a QNAP NAS (http://www.qnap.com/en/index.php?lang=en&sn=822&c=351&sc=514&t=523&n=3372) and it has the ability to run surveillance software with attached IP cameras (not looked into the details yet). I bought it primarily for backup and file storage but you also get the added bonus of using the NAS for other uses such as media server, print server, web server etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onslow Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 After damage to my car (keying of bonnet) that I posted about. I've decided to install security cameras to the house so the driveway and cars are under surveillance. Has anyone got information of what sort of cameras and recording device I should be looking for? Not sure where in the country you are but 1 have a 4 way 80Gb DVR (recon) £50, would'nt bother with Maplins stuff but whatever camera's you want get them from a Security System supplier...ADI Global, Enterprise Security etc, you would get good varifocal, antivandal Dome cameras with 25M IR for around £50 plus vat each...I could guide you through your own installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 As mentioned above the key is night vision, and high resolution cameras mated to a system that can actually record at the higher resolutions. No good something happening and then looking at fuzzy blurred pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have a CCTV Company that supplies and installs CCTV. I would recomend you have a look at AData web site and look for their special bundle deals, the other one I would recomend is CCTV Direct. far superior to Maplins plug and play crap. Get a minimum of 600TVL Cameras with Infra Red Night Vision up to at least 30mtrs, get a stand alone DVR with Motion Detection and at least 500gb ot 1 terra bit Hard Dive,. You can also set it to be viewed remotly on your Iphone or any other smart phone.. Good Luck PM sent + emailed you. Thanks. 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I installed CCTV in 2011 due to recent invasion of Pikeys on nearby fields and a sudden increase on smashed wingmirrors and cars etc i looked at some of the stuff maplins had and at the time there was nothing i liked and due to the length of time abroad i wanted to be able to log on and view the drive way road and property whilst in a foreign country maplins now sell the system i got which is priced at 299.99 this unit it works great i actually installed it on my own using my estate car as the footer for the ladder and adjusted the camera angles using the MObile phone app was very easy to do (saying that i install AV system in buildings so....) cant recommend this system enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 350z Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We have security cameras as well not to sure what they are but we also have security lights which is well worth the money as as soon as they come on people know there being watched and simply go away, I hope I haven't jinxed myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 hmmmm let me know what system you buy, ill no doubt buy one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Here is a real time shot of the night view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Pretty clear for night camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 thats pretty good man street light helping that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Nope private road street light only just touches the entrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 sweet so where did you buy them from? whats the make/model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabster Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It's a Swann system I got mine on offer in 2011 through a supplier we bought 5kits It's the same kit that I posted up a few posts up well worth the money and you can add a full PTZ camera to it which is still on my list lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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