Twister
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Introduction only. Before even purchase is even done on a system, you folks have been great helping me learn about systems. Never knew there was so much knowledge to acquire.
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Twister
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Can't find the appropriate category, so just ask. Who makes CCTV Security Pros equipment? Searched for hours and seems to be a reputable company, but can't find what the equipment actually is. Thanks in advance. Will probably have more questions once it arrives. Buying this at auction, brand new. 8 camera system.
sebastiantombs
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Just an offhand comment, and I haven't looked for CCTV Security Pros at all, but if you can't find anything about them do you really think they are reputable or even popular or worthwhile?
"Systems" are generally nice if all you want is broad over views that won't let you identify who did what, especially at night. Each camera in a system needs to be specific for the job it has and the area it watches. One size fits all solutions rarely, if ever, work out well.
Read the Wiki in the blue bar at the top of the page. High resolution cameras are only good IF they have a large enough sensor to support that resolution. Focal length is the next most important parameter. A 2.8mm lens will only get good identification shots if the subject is 15 feet or less away from the camera and the camera is mounted no higher than seven and a half feet.
Read, plan, read some more, revise the plan, read everything again, look at the plan then ask questions here.
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Twister
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For all, thanks for the pointers. The model of the NVR is CSP-PROPOE8-4k. Cameras not sure yet.
looney2ns, thank you. Really been on the site unregestered for a few days trying to learn. Did a search for the brand and only got a couple hits. Thanks.
As for other considerations, will be short distance maybe 30' or so with a few long range in back yard just to see movement.
looney2ns, thank you. Really been on the site unregestered for a few days trying to learn. Did a search for the brand and only got a couple hits. Thanks.
As for other considerations, will be short distance maybe 30' or so with a few long range in back yard just to see movement.
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spec sheet for NVR .. I'm still not certain of the OEM ..
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mat200, I have the specs on the NVR, just waiting to find out the cameras. Should know by tomorrow. As I said, this is a local auction and I trust the company that all is new. For the price I've seen for a new system, I feel my offer is reasonable for a good starter unit. Already have SmartPSS downloaded for PC and have TONS of pc stuff from when I was in the business.
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oops, only thing is a survellience hdd which found that Seagate Skyhawk is not that expensive for getting in the 5tb range which will be more than enough for my needs.
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Looks like an Excellent win .. for a"4K" kit considering the supply chain issues and inflation ..
note: NVR picture is upside down here ..
The CSP-PROPOE8 spec sheet shows:
note it states IVS .. often a Dahua OEM related term .. so wondering if this is a Dahua OEM NVR .. hmmm ..
Twister
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mat200, we have been considering a system for a while. Since this seems to be a somewhat pro system, that's why I'm going for it. Wife won't like my final bid maybe, but to good to let slip by.
Twister
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Watching the auction now. Have a few more hours, but will get it. Am anxioius to get it home and find all the capabilities. I figure the system is about $3,000 approximate from what I've researched. Have 10% on it right now and probably will go a bit higher. This auction I am used to the folks that bid, so can snooker them a bit. See how it plays out. Thanks for your support. Is a nice starter unit.
Twister
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Got the system for $350. Picking up tomorrow and will let ya know models etc. Try to post questions in correct spot.
Twister
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Picked up kit today and is brand new. NVR has 2tb set to go and here are the 8 cams.
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Does anyone have an idea from the model what these cams can do? Thinking regular color during daytime, crap IR at night, and maybe some audio pickup.
sebastiantombs
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I looked at their site the other day and they didn't seem to post much information about the cameras, like sensor size in particular. Another thing to be careful with is the cables that come with it. Make sure they are solid copper and not marked as "CCA", copper clad aluminum.
That is a 3MP cam on a 1/3" sensor.