security camera consulting

[voldoverse]

Hi everyone, looking at doing a nice security camera install at my house, the only part that im stuck with giving me decision anxiety is camera placement and fov selection

i dont feel confident enough to know what type of fov camera to put where for no dead zones and optimal camera performance

does any service out there exist that can purely just advise you where to put what without trying to sell me their product or installation service?

i would like to handle the install myself

 

[S.Claus]

Get a long LAN cable, connect a camera to the NVR/Monitor, and hold the cameras up in your selected positions (adjusting as needed). I have a Hikvision system, so I set up Hik-connect and used my phone to adjust the cameras.

Almost all systems have blind spots; you just need to adjust them to minimise them. Tip of advice is to put the camera out of reach when possible, so it can't be tilted by unwanted visitors.

 

[voldoverse]

Get a long LAN cable, connect a camera to the NVR/Monitor, and hold the cameras up in your selected positions (adjusting as needed). I have a Hikvision system, so I set up Hik-connect and used my phone to adjust the cameras.

Almost all systems have blind spots; you just need to adjust them to minimise them. Tip of advice is to put the camera out of reach when possible, so it can't be tilted by unwanted visitors.

i feel stupid now, you are right, buy one of each and just see where it will work best, ill most likely need one of each somewhere on the setup so wont be a waste really to buy it to test, thanks for the solid advice

 

[upup]

you get a camera with a night light, they give color at night.

Friend of mine use 2 8 ch systems , in case one goes, I use a 16 ch. I do have a few spots where I could not lay cable there is 3 wifi cameras that can turn , on another app.
Put some cameras high enough so some cannot easily move them.
Hide a camera inside something like a post box etc.

 

[Hemi300c]

Remember the following:-
1) Lenses are different 2.8 is wide angle 4+ is narrow vision
2) Always mount the camera on a junction box even on a wall to avoid interference and power issues (lightening/electric fence)
3) Google and YouTube camera's and see which suits your needs
4) Make sure the NVR/cameras are ONVIV which means compatible with other ONVIV
5) Good brands are Hikvision, Provision, Dahua and TP-Link
6) Dahua NVR's are not the greatest as they are typical low cost motherboards/software disguised.
7) Always get more channels than you think you will need

This IMO and since 2005 I've had many CCTV systems installed by myself as eventually they all give up and the sun is harsh on the lenses.

 

[S.Claus]

i feel stupid now, you are right, buy one of each and just see where it will work best, ill most likely need one of each somewhere on the setup so wont be a waste really to buy it to test, thanks for the solid advice

Just to add on, don't use Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) cables, rather go for pure copper from the start.
Make sure your camera connections are properly sealed (waterproof connectors that come with the camera and junction boxes)

Cameras I am using:

HKV DS-2CD2T46G2H-4I (4MM)

Hikvision HKV DS-2CD2T46G2H-4I (4MM) CCTV Products & Accessories Hikvision ColorVu AcuSense Bullet Network Camera 4MP, 4mm Lens, Upto 80m IR, H.265+, 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS, WDR:120dB, 1xRJ45 10 M/100M, Built-in Memory Card Slot Upto 512GB, BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, M12 Lens Mount, 32Kbps to 8Mbps...

www.communica.co.za

NVR I am using:

HKV DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/S

Hikvision HKV DS-7716NXI-I4/16P/S CCTV Products & Accessories Hikvision 16CH 4K NVR H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, 12/8/7/6/5/4/3MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCI, POE INTF:16XRJ45 10/100Mbs, 256Mbps, 4xSATA, 2xUSB 2.0 & 1xUSB3.0, 1xHDMI, VGA, 16/4xALARM I/P&O/P, 16x PoE, Up to 8TB CAP...

www.communica.co.za

 

[joker08]

Hi everyone, looking at doing a nice security camera install at my house, the only part that im stuck with giving me decision anxiety is camera placement and fov selection

i dont feel confident enough to know what type of fov camera to put where for no dead zones and optimal camera performance

does any service out there exist that can purely just advise you where to put what without trying to sell me their product or installation service?

i would like to handle the install myself

If u are good with computers get ip cameras with Poe and a NVR. Just a single cable installation for every camera.
I can do the installation myself But I am not so good with installing cables around the house, so will need an electrician, rest of the stuff like crimping the cable and software setup I can take care of.

Don't stress too much about blind spots. It's anyways just a deterrent for criminals, if u want more security go for burglar bars, alarms fences and a panic room.

 

[Sheppard_za]

My 2c to add is to try and buy the same brand camera and NVR. ONVIF exists if you want to use different branded cameras, however, I tested this with an TP-link ip camera and a EZVIZ NVR. I have to use the TP-link app to change settings on the camera because it is not available on the NVR. It could be that my NVR software is just too basic. Also this is based on one setup I tested.

The colour night vision is nice, just be aware that it switches on as a security light if it triggers movement/ a person. We just leave it on infrared now to not attract attention to the cameras. That being said, It may be an added advantage in certain areas.