Noob here, hoping to learn what I need for a DIY home surveillance system from all you fine folks! Found this site after watching some of The Hookup and other vids on the web. Desperately want to replace my cheap battery powered Arlo system. I know enough to know that I know almost nothing....yet!
Hello from Denver.
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Welcome to IPCT ! 
sebastiantombs
Known around here
Start out by reading the Cliff Notes in the blue bar at the top of the page. Do that on real PC/laptop, not a phone/tablet. The next step is to make a plan based on what your expectations and needs are. Then go back and read the Cliff Notes again. Next you'll be revising your plan but then you'll be able to ask questions that result in constructive and helpful answers. Use the search tool, either the magnifying glass on the right side of the blue bar, or the web version of search - site:ipcamtalk.com (search term) but don't use any parentheses.
prsmith777
Getting comfortable
Welcome.
I'm a bit south of you in the Springs area.
Cameras are lots of fun. Running wires can be a pain when you get to be in your 60's like me.
Lots of freindly people here with excellent knowledge and advice.
I'm a bit south of you in the Springs area.
Cameras are lots of fun. Running wires can be a pain when you get to be in your 60's like me.
Lots of freindly people here with excellent knowledge and advice.
DanDenver
Getting comfortable
I am in Denver as well. You will love getting a security camera system up and running!
Take a look at this thread I created that discusses the importance of focal length over MP, complete with camera recommendations based on the distance you want to IDENTIFY.
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The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection
At the urging of several folks here, I created a thread to show the importance of focal length and how focal length can be more important than megapixels (MP). I mentioned some of this in the post regarding The Hookup’s latest video demonstrating different cameras, including one sold from a...
Thanks! I had seen the thread talking about The Hookup review, and that was what made me wonder how I could learn enough about this subject! Your linked thread about camera selection is exactly what I need to start down the right path.Take a look at this thread I created that discusses the importance of focal length over MP, complete with camera recommendations based on the distance you want to IDENTIFY.
The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection
At the urging of several folks here, I created a thread to show the importance of focal length and how focal length can be more important than megapixels (MP). I mentioned some of this in the post regarding The Hookup’s latest video demonstrating different cameras, including one sold from a...
Awesome!
I assume this might be the thread you were referring to?
ipcamtalk.com
I assume this might be the thread you were referring to?
The HookUp ranks the Empiretech T5842 (Dahua IPC-HDW5842T-ZE) as the best affordable camera if night time performance is the main concern
Hot off the press, The Hookup ranks @EMPIRETECANDY T5842 as the best affordable camera if night time performance is the main concern. I still think he has flaws in his analysis trying to do to much with a camera and trying to get a further distance IDENTIFY out of it than the focal length is...
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Welcome @conandy
I also came here from Arlo and other cameras ..
We've got some better threads, cliff notes, wiki notes, and more solid reviews here now that will help out.
If you own the home, definitely do not be afraid to go wired / cat5e/6 cables for IP PoE security cameras .. so many better solutions now for wired cameras.