Having second thoughts about a new purchase

Austinl · Jul 20, 2019

I’m in the process of building a small square house and need some cameras while it sits. After reading a bunch I like DS-2CD2345FWD-I. I want to put one in each corner of the house. I was also thinking of a doorbell or intercom camera also.
What do you guys think of this camera the reviews are good but would you get something else.
My nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away so the only light would come from the house if I leave a light on or the moon.
Almost forgot I live 1000 miles from build site and only go out once a month. And the system will be running on blueiris.

crw030 · Jul 20, 2019

Is that house level?

Serious question,tho, internet at the house or going self contained, local recording only I presume?

Mike A. · Jul 20, 2019

I have one of the 2345s and an earlier 2335. They're good cams. No real complaints. I got mine real cheap but if buying retail for the money I think that I'd go with the Dahua 5231/2231/4231 instead (which I also have). Really won't go too far wrong with any of those though if your priority is low light.

Austinl · Jul 21, 2019

crw030 said:
Is that house level?

Serious question,tho, internet at the house or going self contained, local recording only I presume?

It was till my mother in law came over and decided to sit in one corner of the house.

Satellite internet only. With only 30 gigs a month and only 15 mbps. So yes local recording. I’m thinking of 2-4 tb hybrid ssd. Maybe a detached hidden HD in case someone steals the server. I’ll be getting alerts for movement to check the cams to call the neighbor or police if necessary.

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