seti Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I just got an 8 camera DVR to use at my house. I live Downtown which I find very very convenient but the neighborhood can be rough at times. The only things I've had stolen are lawn mowers. The local energy company installed two large street lights over my backyard so it is never dark lol. It is lit up 24/7 as well as the alley behind my house. The neighbors say you can see it from space. Anyway The DVR has 8 BNC connectors for cameras. I'd like to setup at least four camea's to keep a look out on the house so I'll know when I am being cased and by whom. The DVR can be monitored via IP address with a web browser. Can anyone recommend a good outdoor/ indoor camera? I don't want to break the bank but I also don't want some fuzzy images. Any advice much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Check Mcmaster Carr website as they have tons. Keep in mind that as you go from black & white to color to High Def the price skyrockets. They sell the cameras but the lenses are extra. You probably should have about 2 grand laying around for all the incidentals. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2009 You probably should have about 2 grand laying around for all the incidentals. Would that be considered bait after the cameras are installed ? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So, you might have extra capacity for surveillance cameras? Do you have any hot neighbors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm no help on the video tech, but think it's a pretty good idea. The security warning signs can be helpful too: The most effective I've seen is: "INSURED BY SMITH & WESSON" [] also, consider a chupacabra for the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The security warning signs at my house are: "PROTECTED BY MAGNUM RESEARCH, INC." The security warning signs can be helpful too: The most effective I've seen is: "INSURED BY SMITH & WESSON" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The security warning signs at my house are: "PROTECTED BY MAGNUM RESEARCH, INC." The security warning signs can be helpful too: The most effective I've seen is: "INSURED BY SMITH & WESSON" "Never mind the dog - BEWARE OF OWNER" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'll look at the system we have at the office tomorrow. It works very well and provides good video. It was in place when I started there so I don't know where it came from. I'll ask the guy that originally set it up. I have a friend who has a small sign hanging beside his front door that says: A gun lives here. If you'd like to find out what kind of gun it is step through this door uninvited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Premises protected by Smith & Wesson three days a week. You get to guess which ones! It's the original point and click device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 So, you might have extra capacity for surveillance cameras? Do you have any hot neighbors? LMAO.......no... but the back alley has a couple of club rear exits. I've seen weird stuff their. I'm no help on the video tech, but think it's a pretty good idea. The security warning signs can be helpful too: The most effective I've seen is: "INSURED BY SMITH & WESSON" also, consider a chupacabra for the backyard. A chupacabra could be great fun. Thanks guys lol. Mainly look for a good affordable camera. Guess I'll have to do more research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I have been looking myself. I have come to the conclusion that the technology is changing so rapidly- given the huge market created by our catch and release criminal justice system-the best course of action in to wait a couple years. I am installing fake cameras in the meantime. There are some darn good ones for about 30 bucks with blikning lights that look pretty real. As for signs- I was having a huge problem with door knocking salesman and potential burgulars- Around here they knock on the door and kick it in if no one answers. I put a very nicely made- no soliciting- sign on my front door. I have a big yellow caution sign reading"Forget 911-We call the morgue. There is a picture of a Beretta 9mm auto in the middle. I have on on both back doors where nobody has any business being there in the first place. Nice metal outdoor sign for about 16.00 delivered. Now I have like zero people cutting through my back yard or knocking on the door unvited. These people will make any sign that wou want- they have hundreds of patterns on file. I highly reccomend this outfit for signs. www.decalsnsigns.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 This looks like it'd be a pretty effective warning sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Geez, and I thought Charlotte was in a nice peacefull state. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 20, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2009 Geez, and I thought Charlotte was in a nice peacefull state. JJK I don't think anyplace is free of crazy people anymore ? I should get a sign made,....."This is rural, no one pays attention to a few gunshots around here, and we already have a hole dug in the back yard, feel lucky ? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Charlotte a nice safe place..... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH ROFLMFAO Everybody in our office has bought guns... Everybody. They dont lock bad guys up here.. they give them them stupid ankle bacelet monitors which do NO GOOD WHATSOEVER. A registered sex offender molested a 7 year old boy at an interstate rest stop in front of his older brother and father- He got a 25k bond and was out within hours. Older gentleman in my neighborhood moved here from Philly to get away from crime....what a joke....He was beaten unconscious while gassing up his BMW. Suffers from dizzy spells- loss of hearing.. scared to go out of his house. He gave the thugs his car and wallet. they beat him for fun. Last week- my watch buddy's shop was robbed in broaqd open daylight- 11:00 AM BY 3 armed men with ski masks. The 2 women working there opened the safe and gave them all of the cash in the safe and 30 k worth of Rolex and Patek watches- not good enough- they pistol whipped the 2 women on the way out- messd up one's face permanently- sent both to the hospital- I was in the store like a week ago. I would enjoy hunting down and slowly killing these pieces of human garbage if I knew who they are/where they lived. If caught they will suffer little or no penalty- count on it. If you want to move to gool old safe Charlotte- come on down- I will hook you up with a good alarm company and a firearms instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Winchester I agree it is very annoying how criminals just keep getting away. I'm fine with ankle monitors for non violent criminals but violent criminals need to be kept off the streets no matter what. Most of the politicians around here live in very nice neighborhoods with private security raoming their neighborhoods..must be nice. Another reason for the cameras is to prove to city officials what actually goes on in the neighborhood. My neighborhood is being redeveloped and improved but if you don't stop the crime what is the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Where I live is relatively safe. We had one home buglarized (in broad day-light) in the neighborhood recently in the last five years. I actually saw a sign "BEWARE OF OWNER" with the picture below in a rough neighborhood. "Never mind the dog - BEWARE OF OWNER" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 We have a nativity scene in the front yard with an exploding baby Jesus. Sign on door says Home Insured by Exploding Baby Jesus. It's mostly for carollers, or any other ***holes who want my figgy pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 20, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2009 Only you would have thought of an exploding baby Jesus ![] And I thought it would have been attack trained Raccoons you would have trained yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Checked out the Mcmaster Carr website. They are a good company. We have bought some stuff from them at work. No issues. Looks like a good place to start the process. I have seen better fakes on some other sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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