Hi all,
I first tried checking for a sticky or similar thread and couldn't find one so if it exists, please focus me in that direction.
I'm a noob to home security, so I'm not sure if I've thought of all the things I need to consider (I still don't know what I don't know) but here is what I think I need:
Connectivity: Wired (no wireless)
Format: Not sure of options or what I should desire but I'm guessing h.264 or MP4?
Functionality: Really great night time IR processing
Options: A manufacturer that offers a variety of cameras such as wide angle, remote zoom, etc. so that I can mix and match as I need
Cost: This is the least important as I want the best consumer-end cameras. Maybe 2 to 2.5k for 4-6 cameras.
Someone recommended Lorex which seems "bottom-end" and then someone recommended Axis which seems "top-end".
I don't think I need IP cameras but truth is I don't know the difference. I mostly want to try and have it such that if I need to buy another camera one day, it could be from a different mfger and still connect to the DVR or vice-versa, if that even makes sense.
Any suggestions as to mfgers to check out would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone knows of a good installer specifically for this in the Los Angeles area, that would be great as well.
Thanks!
I first tried checking for a sticky or similar thread and couldn't find one so if it exists, please focus me in that direction.
I'm a noob to home security, so I'm not sure if I've thought of all the things I need to consider (I still don't know what I don't know) but here is what I think I need:
Connectivity: Wired (no wireless)
Format: Not sure of options or what I should desire but I'm guessing h.264 or MP4?
Functionality: Really great night time IR processing
Options: A manufacturer that offers a variety of cameras such as wide angle, remote zoom, etc. so that I can mix and match as I need
Cost: This is the least important as I want the best consumer-end cameras. Maybe 2 to 2.5k for 4-6 cameras.
Someone recommended Lorex which seems "bottom-end" and then someone recommended Axis which seems "top-end".
I don't think I need IP cameras but truth is I don't know the difference. I mostly want to try and have it such that if I need to buy another camera one day, it could be from a different mfger and still connect to the DVR or vice-versa, if that even makes sense.
Any suggestions as to mfgers to check out would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone knows of a good installer specifically for this in the Los Angeles area, that would be great as well.
Thanks!