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[J_evs]

bought backstreet systems a few years ago. Have it running on viasat internet. Still new to the ip camera setups. Was looking for advice on upgrading camera / system. Live in rural area not much light.. great for viewing stars

 

[gwminor48]

Hello, welcome to the forum. Check out the wiki at the top of the page if you haven't done so yet, a lot of good info there.

 

[sebastiantombs]

 

[SouthernYankee]

Read study plan before spending money.
Believe that backstreet uses Dahua cameras, from the look of the cameras.

If you are using a manufactures NVR and cameras , it is normally recommended that you stick with that manufacture, as mixing manufactures on the NVR may cause lost of features and incompatibility.

Use Dahua starlight cameras or Hikvision darkfighter cameras if you need good low light cameras.
Look at the sensor size on the cameras. The best sensor size of a "HOME" ip camera is 1/1.8" , the bigger the sensor the more light, the better the night vision.

Cameras are designed for specific needs, there is not one size fits all. The camera to cover an inside hallway is different than the camera use of an overview of the front yard.

Do you want to stick with your current NVR or up grade to another NVR or a VMS (blue iris) ?

 

[J_evs]

Read study plan before spending money.
Believe that backstreet uses Dahua cameras, from the look of the cameras.

If you are using a manufactures NVR and cameras , it is normally recommended that you stick with that manufacture, as mixing manufactures on the NVR may cause lost of features and incompatibility.

Use Dahua starlight cameras or Hikvision darkfighter cameras if you need good low light cameras.
Look at the sensor size on the cameras. The best sensor size of a "HOME" ip camera is 1/1.8" , the bigger the sensor the more light, the better the night vision.

Cameras are designed for specific needs, there is not one size fits all. The camera to cover an inside hallway is different than the camera use of an overview of the front yard.

Do you want to stick with your current NVR or up grade to another NVR or a VMS (blue iris) ?

Really don't know. Have a few bucks sunken into this setup. With nvr / 4 camera. Wanted to add 3 more. Was curious on the prices. Paying r

Read study plan before spending money.
Believe that backstreet uses Dahua cameras, from the look of the cameras.

If you are using a manufactures NVR and cameras , it is normally recommended that you stick with that manufacture, as mixing manufactures on the NVR may cause lost of features and incompatibility.

Use Dahua starlight cameras or Hikvision darkfighter cameras if you need good low light cameras.
Look at the sensor size on the cameras. The best sensor size of a "HOME" ip camera is 1/1.8" , the bigger the sensor the more light, the better the night vision.

Cameras are designed for specific needs, there is not one size fits all. The camera to cover an inside hallway is different than the camera use of an overview of the front yard.

Do you want to stick with your current NVR or up grade to another NVR or a VMS (blue iris) ?

Have few bucks sunken into this setup with 4 camera. Wanted to buy 3-4 more. I'm paying roughly 180 each.

 

[SouthernYankee]

Make sure your NVR can handle additional cameras.

good dahua camera run between $100 and $200 per camera.

Cameras to look at
IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED . Review IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED (Full Color, Starlight+) - 4MP starlight
.................... Dahua IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED review
IPC-T5442TM-AS ..... Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+ - 4MP starlight+
IPC-HDW5442-ZE ..... Dahua IPC-HDW5442T-ZE 4MP Varifocal Turret - Night Perfomance testing -- variable focus 4 MP Starlight
IPC-B5442E-ZE ...... Review - OEM IPC-B5442E-ZE 4MP AI Varifocal Bullet Camera With Starlight+


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You can email him for a quote, or purchase from his Aliexpress store or his Amazon store. The cameras are fully upgradable, he posts upgrade software when available.

I recommend email andy

Andy
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[J_evs]

Thx for all the info