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[ElJ3ffe]

New to the forum, just getting an indepth look into home security. Been pointed to the Dahua Starlight, going on from there.

 

[mat200]

New to the forum, just getting an indepth look into home security. Been pointed to the Dahua Starlight, going on from there.

Welcome Elj3ffe

I think you'll like the starlight models.

It's easy to get swamped with information here, so I wanted to share some notes with you

Please check out @giomania 's notes:
Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

I have also made notes which are a summary of a lot of the reading I've been doing here,:
Looking for some advice and direction!

Have fun joining us here.

 

[gwminor48]

Hello, welcome to the forum.

 

[ElJ3ffe]

Welcome Elj3ffe

I think you'll like the starlight models.

It's easy to get swamped with information here, so I wanted to share some notes with you

Please check out @giomania 's notes:
Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

I have also made notes which are a summary of a lot of the reading I've been doing here,:
Looking for some advice and direction!

Have fun joining us here.

Thanks Sir! This was the model I was looking into! I really only need about 4 cameras in total with what I've already got, with that being said, an 8ch NVR would be sufficient right?

 

[looney2ns]

Thanks Sir! This was the model I was looking into! I really only need about 4 cameras in total with what I've already got, with that being said, an 8ch NVR would be sufficient right?

A 16 ch is only a few dollars more. Famous last words "I only need xx cams".

 

[mat200]

Thanks Sir! This was the model I was looking into! I really only need about 4 cameras in total with what I've already got, with that being said, an 8ch NVR would be sufficient right?

Hi ElJ3ffe,

If you are buying the NVR separate, definitely pick a slightly better one which can handle more.. just as looney2ns points out... go 16 ports / channels and not worry about it.

 

[ElJ3ffe]

Sounds good, I looked at Empire and its only a couple buckks more and the more I look at this stuff, I want to double down my camera purchase now haha