https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-NightVision-Weatherproof-Resistance-IP8M-2493EW/dp/B077Y52782/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1528764035&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=8mp+ip+camera+sd&dpPl=1&dpID=41365kjj66L&r...

I searched on amazon. This is an 8mp camera. I havent used it personally but it looks pretty good. Should even be able to read licenses if placed close enough. Also has cloud recording option. There are cheaper 4mp ones that would also work. If you want better brands, hikvision, LTS, Arecont Vision are all great brands i have used. My company buys from a distributer so i cant find them easily otherwise i would recommend those.

Found this, I think 2 of these would do the trick, and nowhere near as expensive as most of the other things that I've found. Thanks for the advice.

Does this mean I can use any non AT/AF compliant power supply with a fix/constant voltage anywhere from 44-57v as per at/af specification as long as it can handle the required power draw? Btw, this poe injector from amazon is very similar(minus the AT/AF compliant branding) to the one that I'm currently looking at.

It is fine to stack inline POE+ power extenders because each extender sips a tiny amount of power for itself, and passes the majority onward down the cable to the next hop. It's basically a 2-port network switch or hub. I think hubs are thoroughly dead so it's probably a switch.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Gigabit-Extender-802-3at-802-3af/dp/B00ZOO32WA?th=1

• Deploy and access your Gigabit PoE-powered devices (PD) further away
• Extend your PoE PDs over longer distances by daisy-chaining four extenders up to 500m (1640ft) total range (reduced power output at each connection)
• Power Consumption (In Watts) : 3.2 W Max

With a 30 watt POE+ power supply and 4 stacked extenders, these will consume up to 12.8 watts combined, leaving about 12-15 watts remaining for the endpoint device.

Ethernet+PoE over twisted pair. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Mini-2600ft-Extender-Twisted-Copper/dp/B0876Q888L or https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/ethernet-poe-over-twisted-pair-kit/

I dont know what onvif is or a channel licence (im in the UK, if that makes any difference). Zosi are prob just a Chines re-brand but they were what was most popular on Amazon UK when i brought it. They are still around. This is what i brought some years back and i really dont need much more that this kinda cheap setup, i just need it to work when needed https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZOSI-Channel-Surveillance-4x1280TVL-Security/dp/B06WV9WCW6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=38BA0SHDYXSPR&keywords=zosi%2Bcctv&qid=1650951271&sprefix=zosi%2Bcctv%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-6&th=1

Im really not after much just 3 cameras, wired, 1080 with night/infrared, movement detection and a reliable UI ^^

Can you throw some company names at me that are reliable, i shall go and take a look at them?

Addressing only the coax-to-ethernet adapter question and not whether it's better or not than coax cameras, I use these DirectTV coax-ethernet bridges and they have been very reliable to bring ethernet places where I don't already have a run: https://www.amazon.com/PACK-Broadband-Ethernet-Generation-Supplies/dp/B01AYMGPIO/

They are stupid cheap compared to other options-$30 per pair. MOCA adapters are faster but at least $120/pair. I built a house with RG6 and Cat6 to every room but sometimes I use the Cat6 drop for something else like long range HDMI so I'll use one of these adapters for ~100mb ethernet. They can also be networked together using a high quality splitter. I use one of them with a Hikvision Cube and a plug-in POE injector.

Current arrangement has 7 bullet cameras, which will increase to 9 shortly. Checked he current drawn from the 7 cameras yesterday and its 770mA. The current linear regular power supply delivers about 9.5V. The output voltage is adjustable and the cameras work fine at this voltage.

http://www.cameras-cctv.com/Bullet_camera_21EH-R43

Cameras are all this type.

Bought one of these as I wanted fused outputs

Weishuo 12V 10A DC 9 Output Power Supply Box Switch Mode CCTV Camera Distribution Power Supply https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SV1W15G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_S7XGRA3XDTYD0EY14KC0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Interference is worse with new supply.

Also was thinking about powering two PIR 12 volt security lights from this supply. However, I reckon that the jolt to the power supply of switching in/out in a 1 Amp/12v security lights will cause Interference with the cameras, if it all comes from the same psu. Will check this in the coming days.

Thanks for the recommendation of psu supplier. They are US based and I am EU based. On this side of the pond it is CE mark.

This one is tough. You could use something like Ivideon to manage all your locations and cameras but that will get really expensive.

https://www.ivideon.com/

It sounds like you are mixing VMS solutions? That makes it a lot harder.

A Vivotek Vast 2 Virtual Server could also handle the scenario, but again, it will get very expensive as you need to pay for licenses for each camera.

Decoding all those different brand's of cameras is very complicated for a software and you will have to pay for that technology.

It should in theory if they both use onvif. I know with hikvision, I have sites that use the hikvision NVR and we have multiple different brand cameras connected to it. What price range are you trying to stay in? I found this one that's $330 American on Amazon

Lorex 1080p HD 8-Channel Security System with Eight 1080p HD Weatherproof Bullet Security Camera and Advanced Motion Detection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2PSRCS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_99FSTE79WQ4B2EECC45D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Personally I prefer Baluns like someone else posted examples of. My favorites are this Nitek model but they're pricey as they're commercial grade. VB43ATF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002I0W8LE/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_DE1Y27J1YRNN8X0RJSGD

If your going to run ethernet for baluns but still run a separate power cable, what's the point? May as well pull siamese RG59 with an 18-2 pair attached. Let the ethernet cable do all the work with the right balun. In the end you save money and are future ready for IP cameras while saving cost by going with analog cams for now. Just don't chose a balun where you have to run a power cable as well, that defeats the purpose in my eyes.

I like these better:

10 Pairs HD-CVI/TVI/AHD Passive Video Balun with Power Connector and RJ45 CAT5 Data Transmitter BNC Twisted Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076WXPTH1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6EZP59D3E1V73BKWPMD2

Just terminate your Ethernet like normal and connect one to each end for power and video.

Hi,

What VMS are you currently using for the Axis and Indigovision? Axis Camera Station & Indigovision Control Center?

Many VMS have different user roles that allow you to set-up roles which control what a user can view and do. You might be able to just set up a new user role, which only has permission to see the cameras of your choice. This might be cleaner than setting up an additional VMS. I get that you want to keep the external out of our internal LDAP but I'm not sure it will be much safer with an external VMS connected.

Let me know what you are running and I'll ask my technician for his opinion as I'm not an expert in this area.

P.s.: I just attended a presentation of a software company called Ivideon. They offer analytics of any type of camera via cloud analytics. Their solution could be a cheaper option for you if you can connect to the cameras via IP. It's a pretty neat idea.

Ivideon

Shinobi

Shinobi is the Open Source CCTV platform written in Node.JS. Designed with multiple account system, Streams by WebSocket, and Save to WebM. Shinobi can record IP Cameras and Local Cameras.

Yes. I am saying it's the platform. It will hopefully be revered like WordPress and Magento in their respective sectors... Hopefully better. Yes. It's free.

https://moeiscool.github.io/Shinobi/

Key Aspects

• Records IP Cameras and Local Cameras
• Streams by WebSocket
• Save to WebM and MP4
  • Other formats will be added after codec choices are less confusing.
• API
  • Get videos
  • Get monitors
  • Change monitor modes : Disabled, Watch, Record
  • Embedding streams

Warning : Shinobi is not for the faint of heart. Currently it is still in heavy development. While the large objective is to actually care about the software while writing it : this project started in November 2016, it should be expected to have bugs and the need for further refinement. If you are unable to get through the installation process please skip Shinobi and try Blue Iris.

Hikvision 4mp or 8mp vandal camera Local recording on motion

You can use the below as an option to bring it back to your building network.

UeeVii 5.8G Outdoor CPE Bridge Long Range 300Mbps Point to Point Transmitter Distance WiFi Transmitter 14DBi High Gain 2 * 2 Mimo Antenna with PoE Adapter 2 RJ45 Port 2-Pack https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B083QCRS2V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NSJVQ8B8BA1NBMQQB52P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Depending on how much you are allow to change the look of the door, Ring has a Peephole camera. It’s a little larger and includes a doorbell button. Of course you need the ring app and $3 a month for cloud storage. Yale has a Lock Door Viewer. It’s got mixed reviews and is not made anymore so you’d have to get it from eBay or something. There are quite a few different types that just replace the peephole. But like you said, have a junky app or are composite video.

This may work for you you’d need to check compatibility with your equipment.

Of course if you find one that’s composite video, you can get a RCA to BNC adapter to hook it to your DVR.

Thanks. Would a 4-in-1 camera like this work without a converter?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWO0DZ4/

Or do I still need something to process the video? All the product images still show a DVR in line...

Just asking the question because a new camera is $20 and a new converter is $60.

Ahhh this might be it! Thanks!

Think this will work? I'm optimistic because the product pictures show the exact setup I'm looking for (minus the BNC out).

https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Converter-Full-1080p-Video/dp/B07DHCN8W1/

You need UV rated cable to protect against the elements.

Cat5e, 350 Mhz, UTP, Gel Filled (Flooded Core), Direct Burial, 1000ft, Black, Bulk Ethernet Cable https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B005EV2A4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qNKbGb7QW3JZT

Of course the second I post i find this one. https://www.amazon.com/Vanxse-Security-90degree-Infrared-Surveillance/dp/B01N7KQPJI/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=small+cctv+with+ir&qid=1606632531&s=electronics&sr=1-11

If you cannot use the BNC baluns mannyoso posted because its not enough cable to reach the dvr, maybe you can use a screw connector like this.

If you know how to, you can also solder the wires. Use some thermofit to isolate the cables.

Of course disconnect the power supply and the BNC cable from both camera and DVR before doing any of this.

You'll need a 100 ft BNC Cable, and BNC to RCA adapter, and possibly a power adaptor, depending on your supply

I am thinking something like this may help:

https://www.amazon.com/Holland-MPOE-TM-Filter-Coaxial-Networking/dp/B01KDG41QE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1522957475&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=rf+noise+filter+coax+75+ohm

https://www.amazon.com/AUCH-20Pcs-Ferrite-Suppressor-Diameter/dp/B016XE2BS0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&tag=c24m-20

That being said an EE with a scope would be better at determining what you need in your case as I suspect you are fighting against massive electrical interference.

Well first of all the price is great. So if it dies in a couple of years who cares, but you would need to put a SATA HDD in it so budget another $100.

The cameras would probably not be sealed well but it says they are IP66. The cameras are also probably sPoE (simplified) and you would probably not be able to use third party PoE cameras with this NVR.

I clicked around and SANNCE NVRs seem to backup to AVI which I like. Some systems (Samsung) backup to a format which is difficult to convert.

These reviews look good.

I am curious to know how you go OP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010D29NZ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

currently those are the types of cameras i have, i had to replace one and that's the one i purchased and it works and the DVR model is something along the lines of SDR-B3300 , i beleive samsclub sells them or used to sell this 4 Ch cameras and DVR kit

• For many cameras you can login and turn off the IR illuminator.

• If there is not enough ambient light with the camera IR off, you may need to add an external IR illuminator, but obviously this may not be possible to mount this outdoors for an apartment or something like that.

• So then the solution is to add an IR illuminator, through a different window. https://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Illuminator-Surveillance-Cameras-Adaptor/dp/B00N4QPDN6/

I'm not a huge expert, but this is the one I'd buy.

FOSCAM FI9900P 1080P HD Wireless IP Camera - ( > IP Cameras) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011US2ADK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_izcBxbQJ5Q9F3

I can't specifically see if it has mic/speaker, but the cable connections look hopeful.

Here you go - http://www.amazon.com/Blackvue-channel-dr650gw-2ch-recorder-support/dp/B00MC4XL2G?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s03

Love this cam. WiFi. 2 cams. Motion. Great quality.

I have two of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/HUACAM-HCV724-Outdoor-Megapixel-Camera/dp/B00F1SRJAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429940460&sr=8-2&keywords=Poe+camera

They hook up to a machine running ispyconnect. The software that comes with them is kinda terrible, but ispy sorts my software needs for me, so I don't care.

Angle is nice and wide, got almost the whole garden covered with one camera, which I didn't expect. So far been reliable, but I've had them less than a month.

Fine for my needs, poe as well, so only have to run one cable.

Please refer to my reply to the last comment below for sake of not being redundant. Although I agree that audio probably won't do much as evidence, but it's more because my parents want to hear people at the door and what they're saying or want, as they say what we might not want us to hear, that's just what my parents want since they're extra cautious. Because of that, I may not even record the audio since I can bypass the DVR completely because the mic I'm planning on, a Q-SEE powered microphone, is a standalone powered mic and I can just use an RCA to 3.5mm cable to plug in earphones or speakers.

Does the android app actually stay on or does it time out every few minutes? The one I've used does that. Consider the app "IP Cam Viewer" for a more reliable alternative.

I suspect that will be your best option.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rcreations.WebCamViewerPaid

A Raspberry Pi can certainly also do the trick but you'll find it a lot harder to set up.

Finally your third option is to capture the vga/dvi/hdmi output from the DVR box and transmit that wirelessly. Plenty of products exist to do that on all sorts of budget and if it's in range then it might be the most reliable and best approach.