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I have an old Vista alarm system from the last home owner. Some of the window sensors have changed. I don't know the code. Presumably, because all the wiring is done, will it be easy for me to install a new security system and make use of the old wiring somehow?

Might be fast, but I was a bit disappointed with @EMPIRETECANDY's recommendations on cameras. I presume you guys don't use his services for advice??? Out of these two in each scenario, which would work best? (only if obvious to you!) For a trusted seller, I'd expect more.

thanks @aristobrat ! I did put that in my specs - need good night vision, and it's not a well lit area at all - so in that case I absolutely need to rule the 2xxx series out. I haven't played with that - thanks man, I'll go give it a whirl. Cheers.

Hey @mat200 and @aristobrat Thanks so much guys for the responses - I really appreciate it ! So helpful !!! Sorry for the late response, I had some computer issues. @mat200 OK that helps solidify my thinking - the price difference isn't even that much, so you're right I should stick to the...

So I didn't have much luck with my initial threads, so I asked @EMPIRETECANDY and he was kind enough to give me some pointers. The second choice is when I asked him if there were lower cost options. I have read the Wiki but still feel quite out of my depth. I don't expect anyone to give me all...

Looks fab actually. I like your sign too. I'd definitely look at it, it really draws the eye, very smart.

Good lesson for me too I guess. I kind of want it all but will remember the best view component. 11 cameras is a lot!

That's really nicely done, love it.

Thanks, that's really helpful, I'm still learning so much - cheers @TheDank :)

@SoCal, dude, that is so cool.

Thanks man.

Thanks @Crazykiller so looks like the 5231R-Z still wins, too bad that they went back on the design. What do you recommend for an area 35 feet by 35 feet, and a driveway that is about 25 feet down to 35 feet where the cars are?

That's a good point - laws of the country. And neighbors - I don't want to invade their privacy so need to think about that.

Hey TheDank, when do I specifically use the IR function?

You're joking about the fruit surely. What is you big ugly camera, @SoCal :D Yes good idea about them posing for hidden ones - these are great ideas! (except the fruit one haha)

Oh great @trucams , @TheDank just recommended a wedge too so I'll take a look. That's a good idea to draw their eyes up - you guys have all the best ideas. Love it. I presume you mean "no solicitation" ;)

LOL I like the way you think haha

Cool! I'll check the mini IR webge out as a front door camera! - thanks. @EMPIRETECANDY also sent me some suggestions so I'll spend the next couple of days doing some more research. Excited - thanks again man.

lol about the cat neighbor @TheDank - that's sneaky! Very good points as well. Which dome do you have? I keep hearing negative things about domes here but I think it's just the UV degradation if it's in sunlight. Thanks also @crw030 and @mat200 (just learnt a new acronym - WAF!)

Yes, on it. I missed your earlier post for some reason. thanks fenderman.

@Guido87 Fair points :)

Thanks so much @crw030 - I'll have a search for those resources. You make excellent points.

Easily hackable and spied on?

My neighbor and I had a pow wow just now. He thinks we should make the cameras very distinguishable so that it acts as a deterrent. But I know many ipcamtalkers like "discreet" cameras - is there any reason for this? What am I missing?

Is it true that products are cheaper through BEC? And does logo or no-logo mean anything?

@bug99 Thanks, the Z12 is presumably IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 Do you use the bullets bug99?

@mat200 I'll check out the calc - excellent! And yes I didn't think of spiders, but we have a lot of them so that's going to be important, thanks again!

@aristobrat that is so helpful - thank you. Gosh there is so much to learn about these things. thanks again.

As far as I can see the 5231E-Z5 is a bullet which goes up to 35mm but has no microphone. 5321E-Z goes to 12mm and has built in microphone. A friend reckons the Z5 is much cheaper. But what is the downside, and what is the real function of the microphone on the camera? Are folks trying to pick...

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