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Recently a buddy of mine was asking about getting a "professional" camera system installed at his business for monitoring purposes. A week before, I recieved a mailer with info on a Panasonic Dealer Program. Since I dont normally do security, I threw it out. Well now I need some info and would really like to help out my friend in getting this accompished. Can anyone recommend a basic system capable of handling up to 12 cameras and has a user friendly interface. When I say "proffesional" I mean not the cheapest but something basic to mid-range that someone could reccommend and would be good to learn on. Thanks in advance for the input. Mike

Hi VA,

I am not a CCTV person either but over the last year, I installed one CCTV system in one of our buildings and have started a second one. It is definitely a learning process. But fairly easy to understand & get involved in.

But I have had very good success with Video-Insight Video Server, it is a DVR card you purchase to install in a computer/server. (https://www.video-insight.com) Not the cheapest thing on the market, and definitely not the most expensive thing!

I've found a place to purchase decent cameras as well. PM me and I'll send you a link there, I'll be glad to discuss it with you further as well.

-David

Check out the Talon DVR cards. For the price, I thin k these are some of the best I've seen.

https://www.possmi.com/

Panasonic net cams are great. Each can have SD card up to 2 gig, for many apps you would need no recorder, each cam records it's own to sd card.
Pan tilt and digital zoom also w/audio.
if you need monthe of recording come with 16 cam software. Wireless also.

Hi VA,

This is from a DSC security system installer from South America. The advise that I can give you is to buy a simple desktop computer and install video capture cards from GEO Vision. It'll cost you less that a 1K. I install GEO Vision DVR's, PELCO systems and QUADRIX.

I am a dealer for cameras please let me know and I will send you the information you need.

Thanks for the replies everybody! Im looking at all the suggestions and have started to gather more info from the manufacturers.I'm leaning toward getting a desktop PC with a video capture card. That would eliminate a high cost multiplexer with a dvr right? Would it record right to the hard drive and be able to burn on a DVD if needed? Im a newbie when it comes to designing and setting up a system from scratch but have installed many cameras and RG-59.

Well I just got off the phone with my friend that wanted this system installed in his store. It turns out he went to a convention in Vegas and saw a system from Eyeson. He says he spent about 12 grand for it(16 camers setup) and its "high end". Anyone heard of them?

12 grand for a 16 camera set up...I hope that includes labor..and a few extras

anthonyh
I had a company bid aginst me on a camara job and there price was so out there that thew customer thought it was crazy. I had it all together for half the price labor and all. She call the other company and they told her they forgot to include labor in there bid so it took there's from 4 times higher than mine to almost 6 times higher than my bid. What a laugh

Hi VA,

On your question recording on your desktop, the answer is yes. It depends on how big the hard drive is. A hard drive from 120 Gig will record and store for 20 days,if it's programmed for recording on motion only. If you would like to view remotely that also possible. You only need a dedicated IP internet address for security reasons. By the way it will cost you a lot less then a brand name multiplexer and you can install up 24 video inputs on your desktop.

Success,

Out Suriname, South America
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Yea, I agree 12K seems way high. I asked if it included installation. He gripped that they wanted 2k just for installing and setting up. (btw he did not opt for the install qoute).Not to mention they were going to fly a security dude out here for the setup. The sales guy told him its all plug and play..."if you can connect a VCR, you gan set this system up". HEH we will see. Thanks for the input all. Ill keep you all posted.

Just curious....does the system include a few PTZ cameras?

Im sure it does although I havent seen the goods yet. They should be here next week.

COOL..KEEPS US POSTED

what are you guys installing i sell high end crest systems , 1 with 23 cameras,power supplies , 2 pelco ptz,8 outdoor 5-50 fixed, 13 indoor domes installed, took 2 guys 1 1/2 weeks, 2 480 fps(960ips) terabyte dvr's, 2 tripplite battery back-ups for around 40 grand