I know this is "IP Cam" talk but need some help with a Camera Purchase

[illtww]

I don't live in the hood ro anything but the neighbor just had their car stolen out of their driveway... (no I don't live in the hood)

I live in a Cul-de-Sac and I am in the middle of it so I have a perfect vantage point on the road leading into the circle and out...

I want to install a higher quality Outdoor camera on the front of my driveway to help alleviate this kind of thing from happening down the road.. (pun intended)

Current System:
LV-KDT0404FTB5 Compatible wiht 1080p TVI cameras. (4 cameras MAX i think, thought it supported 1 IP cam in addition to the 4 BNC cams)

Question:
Which camera 1080P (TVI) maybe IP if i can confirm my DVR accepts one for Outdoor use for maximum coverage and night Vision?

 

[nayr]

Dahua has CVI Starlights that do amazing and are even cheaper than IP

 

[fenderman]

Dahua has CVI Starlights that do amazing and are even cheaper than IP

cvi wont work with that dvr...

 

[illtww]

IS CVI vs TVI just the way it communicates with that particular DVI?

 

[fenderman]

IS CVI vs TVI just the way it communicates with that particular DVI?

you must use TVI with that dvr...it might support 1 or two ip cameras..you need to check the specs..if it accepts a 1080p ip camera see the dahua starlight turret thread.

 

[drew91101]

If your budget supports it, you could get a decent TVI PTZ and own the cul-de-sac

 

[illtww]

So I went into the "Maintenance" of my LAView and i see Product Type: LV-T8204YHS

I also see an IP camera setting in the Camera Setup page. It allows me to pick a bunch of different types. ONVIF, RTSP, NETPRO, SONY etc...

I assume this means I have much more options for a IP based (5th) camera now?

 

[drew91101]

As long as your recorder can handle a 5th channel.

 

[illtww]

As long as your recorder can handle a 5th channel.

Looks as if that is the case.... I assume it can handle 1080P. Can any LaView owners chime in on a BNC+IP config?