Getting Ready to Pull the Trigger- Need Recommendations

[jrewcifer]

Hey guys,

So i'm about to pull the trigger and buy some better cameras for the home. Had some issues in the neighborhood lately and I figured it was time for an upgrade anyhow. So here's my requirements.

I have BI so i'll be using my cams with this.
- Need 4 indoor cams, preferably with audio capture. Each room is approx 20x15ft and I'd like one cam/room.
- Need a POE injector switch recommendation and where to look to buy if possible.
- 3 Outdoor cams. I have a 2 story house and need one over the driveway, one on the side of the house to face the gate, and one over the back door to view a 10x10 area.

I know I want to go with either dahua or hik. I don't really care about the whole warranty thing so importing isn't a big deal for me, I just don't know who is a reputable seller and what I should/shouldn't be looking for when I buy from overseas.... never ordered from Ali before.

I'd like to keep it ~$100/cam if possible. I'm an IT guy so I've got the computer/network piece covered. Thanks guys i appreciate it!

 

[fenderman]

See the dahua starlight varifocal discussed on the forum...its 170 and worth every penny of the premium..

 

[jrewcifer]

I was reading it earlier. So the 170 is worth it that much? That's a hefty price tag I'd say. Is it really that significant of a difference?

 

[fenderman]

I was reading it earlier. So the 170 is worth it that much? That's a hefty price tag I'd say. Is it really that significant of a difference?

yes. plus you get sd card storage and mic.

 

[jrewcifer]

Right on. Ok i'll take a look around. Any recommended seller or anything I should look for IRT buying from ali? Just leary when buying from China...

 

[fenderman]

Right on. Ok i'll take a look around. Any recommended seller or anything I should look for IRT buying from ali? Just leary when buying from China...

There are only one or two sellers...buy one, see how it goes...

 

[jrewcifer]

How about for indoors? Starlight worth it?

 

[nayr]

for residential yes, we dont keep our houses litup like an amusement park typically.. look at my review on the Dahua Starlight Mini-Dome 3.6mm (IPC-HDB4231C-AS)

for retail use with high density of cameras inside under ideal lighting conditions, probably not.

 

[fenderman]

How about for indoors? Starlight worth it?

what is the setting? what will it be used for?

 

[jrewcifer]

Looking to view 2 20ft living rooms a kitchen a large loft and childs room. Was just going to pick up basic 4mp 2.8 dahuas and get the starlight for outdoors to keep costs down. Thoughts?

 

[fenderman]

Looking to view 2 20ft living rooms a kitchen a large loft and childs room. Was just going to pick up basic 4mp 2.8 dahuas and get the starlight for outdoors to keep costs down. Thoughts?

You should be ok...If I were you, I would buy one 4mp and simply test it against the starlight..then order the other 2...