bndawgs Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Will most likely be getting a new roof(probably just shingles) here in the next month or so and was thinking about adding some security cameras while that's being done. Anyone have any tips, suggestions, or recommendations on a system or configuration that's worked for them. Or anyone work in the industry that could offer some advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zip Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Your comment suggest you are looking for cameras outside. Is your approach being proactive or are you actually having a problem to want cameras. Cameras themselves can also be proactive and reactive. A proactive camera has a response element associated with it, like notifying you or a security agency to provide a response when there is an activation. A reactive camera only takes a recording (if you have the technology), and in the reactive mode your stuff is already gone and your only hope is to catch a criminal down the road. But if you decide on a camera system, consider a few things first. Cut hedges and trees down or away from the house, make sure you have adequate outside lighting, get metal perimeter doors, and ensure all doors and windows remain locked when closed. When all that's done, get a camera with night vision. If you don't do this first, the camera won't be able to; -- see anything because the (hedges and trees) will block the view -- view folks at a distance because of (inadequate outside lighting) -- get a good look because there would not be a delay of entry (get metal perimeter doors, and ensure all doors and windows remain locked when closed) -- at least see what it's focused on. (Night vision) gives a better look than day vision in a lot of instances. Night vision eats shadows for lunch, versus something like infrared, which primarily provides a heat signature A lot more to the camera equation to include a different approach for inside, but these are things to think about first. I have never been in the industry as a business, but I spent over three decades in antiterrorism and have extensive knowledge how set set-up alarm systems for nuclear weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bndawgs Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Your comment suggest you are looking for cameras outside. Is your approach being proactive or are you actually having a problem to want cameras. Cameras themselves can also be proactive and reactive. A proactive camera has a response element associated with it, like notifying you or a security agency to provide a response when there is an activation. A reactive camera only takes a recording (if you have the technology), and in the reactive mode your stuff is already gone and your only hope is to catch a criminal down the road. But if you decide on a camera system, consider a few things first. Cut hedges and trees down or away from the house, make sure you have adequate outside lighting, get metal perimeter doors, and ensure all doors and windows remain locked when closed. When all that's done, get a camera with night vision. If you don't do this first, the camera won't be able to; -- see anything because the (hedges and trees) will block the view -- view folks at a distance because of (inadequate outside lighting) -- get a good look because there would not be a delay of entry (get metal perimeter doors, and ensure all doors and windows remain locked when closed) -- at least see what it's focused on. (Night vision) gives a better look than day vision in a lot of instances. Night vision eats shadows for lunch, versus something like infrared, which primarily provides a heat signature A lot more to the camera equation to include a different approach for inside, but these are things to think about first. I have never been in the industry as a business, but I spent over three decades in antiterrorism and have extensive knowledge how set set-up alarm systems for nuclear weapons. Thanks for the reply. This system would be more for monitoring my outdoor premises in the event something happened. While I would like them to remain hidden, I wouldn't be entirely upset if they were visible and were treated as a deterrent. My street has had issues in the past of kids breaking into cars or stealing decorations. So I'd like something that would be able to record that kind of activity. I just know that with these outdoor cameras, there is always wires that have to be run into the house. So I thought if I did go with some cameras outside, while getting a new roof put on, might make it a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Zip Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks for the reply. This system would be more for monitoring my outdoor premises in the event something happened. While I would like them to remain hidden, I wouldn't be entirely upset if they were visible and were treated as a deterrent. My street has had issues in the past of kids breaking into cars or stealing decorations. So I'd like something that would be able to record that kind of activity. I just know that with these outdoor cameras, there is always wires that have to be run into the house. So I thought if I did go with some cameras outside, while getting a new roof put on, might make it a little easier. I have Netgear Arlo wireless, indoor/outdoor, all weather, night vision, magnetic and fixed mounted cameras. Although it wouldn't be a problem to run a wired camera through a garage or any pre-cut hole in the wall, press on with the roof cause if you went with wires they would be under the overhang versus on the roof anyway. Sometimes I just sit mine on the inside window sill. I am not an employee of Netgear, but take a look and read the link on Arlo, pretty cool cameras. A camera like this would work fine for what you want it to do. You would still want to trim hedges or trees to give you a wider view. http://arlo.com/en-us/products/arlo-pro/default.aspx?cid=us-arlo-srch&utm_source=search&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=q4-us-arlo-search&gclid=CK2Q0qvB9M8CFUGTfgodqjUIxw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bndawgs Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 thanks for the info. I'm going to check those out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newdude Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 A co worker has the Arlo system. He loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenS Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 We have a lorax system. Works great. Thinking of getting a newer system. Ours is few years old. Newer systems do a lot more now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybridge88 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I got a night owl system. It kind of blows. It was a decent price. 1080p 1t DVR, but the night shot isn't that great. Hard to set up. Phone viewing app is hard to use. Plus I forgot the password and don't have the sales receipt which I guess you need when you call tech support to change password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron1085 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I've heard good reviews on the Ring systems. A bunch of neighbors got the Ring door bell that has the camera, phone alert, cloud storage, etc. another one got the cameras that Ring offers. They seem pretty decent and the clarity is shockingly impressive. Fully wifi. Optional solar charger panel. Anyone have experience with this System / company? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver6 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have the Arlo 4 camera system and it works really good, you just have to make sure you are within range of the router, the other thing is the batteries but they aren't bad if you buy them from amazon. I was not in the position to run wires so this worked out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bndawgs Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well, putting this back on the radar, since thieves went thru the neighborhood the other night and got into a few unlocked cars. One house had a camera facing the driveway and showed the pos walking up to the car and checking the door to see if it was unlocked(it wasn't), then walking away to the next house. looked like two young kids, one doing the checking, the other a look out in the street. camera got a real good pic of the kid, so hopefully the police can do something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coby7 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I just have the cheap Zmodo Wi-Fi cameras you can setup to record video or snap pictures with movement. You can view these on your cell or home computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bndawgs Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I just have the cheap Zmodo Wi-Fi cameras you can setup to record video or snap pictures with movement. You can view these on your cell or home computer. How do you find the night vision on those? I see Amazon has a few different sets of zmodos on sale now. And did I read that right, that the power cable is only around 6' long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coby7 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'll take a screenshot later tonight and post it! As far as power cord you can always use and extension cord. It's not perfect but it serves my purpose. Once the low lifes know you have camera surveillance they kind of shy away, even though I had somebody sleep in my car the other night but he didn't steal anything not even my policeband radio. He was just cold I guess and needed shelter for a few hours. It was storming that night and really miserable. He only stayed for about 4 hours, glad my Cobalt helped him through an other homeless night. This is at dusk, you start by losing colour and as the gain increases it gets grainier. You can already see the LEDs are on by the reflection of the driveway marker. Full darkness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coby7 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 You can barely see the LEDS with your naked eyes because it is in the lower spectrum of infra red but if you aim a camera these jump out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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