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    The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection

    Somewhere i think on here had a chart that had the MP and sensor sizes on one chart? Have you seen this or know what i am talking about?
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    BI vs NVR

    Do you have a suggestion on an 8port POE switch? I only plan on having 4 cameras 6 at the most so 8 would be plenty for later for me. Also i cant find the power consumption for the 5442 vari focals.
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    BI vs NVR

    So I am in the process of building my setup and am still trying to figure out the best way to get my video. Should I get a NVR and not use a switch and an additional PC, or go with a POE switch and buy the Blue Iris software? What do most people use? Would one be better over the other? Looking...
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    New User with Cam Questions

    What would this be used for?
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    New User with Cam Questions

    The IPC-T5442T-ZE are 189 on right now. The 3.6mm 5442 are 159. Should i just fork out the extra $30 and just get all 4 of my cams the vari focal one? Would it be worth it?
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    New User with Cam Questions

    Around $300. All but 3 of the cameras will be up in my soffit which is at least 10-12 ft up in the air.
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    New User with Cam Questions

    So I had a local camera company come out to give me a price on just the equipment and some suggestions. He suggested all I would need would be 2.8 turrets for the 4 cameras i want to do just right now. Attached is the data sheet for the cameras he was suggesting. Are these similar or...
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    New User with Cam Questions

    How do i get all 8 cameras hooked to the PC? I assume they all run into a switch then from there to the spare PC?
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    New User with Cam Questions

    Do i need a spare computer? Or can i use my main as it never turns off. Either way i do have spares just be easier to use my main pc at my desk. Do i need a NVR if i buy the Blue Iris software?
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    New User with Cam Questions

    So looking at some of the suggestions on the one post that was suggested. Thinking of using the following. A 5442 fixed lens 2.8mm to put on my front porch to cover my front door and i think the FOV we cover enough to get some of the front windows if aimed right. A 5241-Z12E at the corner of my...
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    New User with Cam Questions

    Hello all, I am from WV and have some questions regarding camera systems. I built a house about 5 years ago and when I did I ran cat5 to about 16 locations on the outside of the home. Right now I only want to install 8. To save cable I ran all drops to a central spot in my attic to a POE switch...