How much should a basic security camera system cost a company?

Apocalypse

There have been some car window break-ins at my gym (at TWO branches in different towns that I know of) and these are small parking lots, basically around the building. Last night was my turn. I'm sure they have a sign somewhere saying "not our responsibility" but they should want to keep their paying members a little safer without raising our dues too much.

They already beefed up the way members scan ID's to get into the gym.

I want to suggest some better outdoor security to them. Cameras or other alternatives?

Answer
Please try http://www.security-cameras-cctv.com 

It offers surveillance cameras, camera system, cctv security system, remote monitoring with hidden cameras at affordable price.

wat's the best commercial security camera with resonable price?

huseyin m

It's for my pizza restaurant. Thanks!!!

Answer
I have found the best prices at 2M CCTV.
You will want a camera with infared and a CCD sensor, as you will probably need it most at night. It won't be cheap, but certainly worth the investment.

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What's the best security camera system I can get for my backyard without spending more than $500?

kayla_b_32

I've read that X10 cameras are not good in the dark, and that most wireless cameras can be hijacked by scanners, so other people might actually be watching you while you enjoy your yard! Protection One just gave me an estimate of $3,000 for 4 cameras! Any suggestions? I'm trying to catch vandals.

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Hello

$500.00 is low and $3000 is high I would go with a budget $1500.00 depending if you want outdoor or indoor cameras.

if you need outdoor cameras make sure the camera is rated for the temperature variance your region is.

Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

A true DVR and camera require years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, X10, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs and cameras sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, radio shack Sams Club, are not used by any security professional and should only be used by hobbyists.

To be honest Swan sells complete Garbage and is not used by anyone who has worked with CCTV or security products. I know other manufactures who used the same product as them and they felt they wee such poor quality they offered money back and replaced them at there cost. They are poor quality especially for IR cameras, due to low quality material, low S/N ratio, and c grade CCD image chips. I don't know why "TheMan" recommended swan clearly he has no experience with CCTV products.

If you are only going to spend 70$ on cameras then you should buy 15 dummy cameras they will be just as effective and cheaper hen swan cameras.


Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Great IR cameras)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and Apple computers to remotely view cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.

Again if you are going to buy Swan products save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.

Hope this Helps,

If you need anything else feel free to email me at
williammorales93@ymail.com

How to record security camera video in my computer?

Abu Fattah

I have connected security camera with my computer by a capture card. Now I want to record the video and automatically delete it by software after certain time i mean use it for surveillance purpose. Any body help to find any software to fulfil my purpose?
I connect it by this kind of device http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815100112(actually it's a TV card). Now I need a software to record video.

Answer
Hello abu,

You want auto recordable & removable security software. Spy security software & security & surveillance software suit will help you. For more you can see:

http://www.viperprotection.com/

Here may be you get your security software at affordable price online.

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Price estimate for installing Security Cameras into a department store?

jachimczyk

including cameras, monitors etc...

list companies along with the prices if possible

Answer
Hello

here is another answer I already wrote it doesn't fit perfectly with your questions but is close enough to use.

if you need outdoor cameras make sure the camera is rated for the temperature variance your region is.

Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

A true DVR and camera require years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, X10, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs and cameras sold by Tiger Direct, Target , Newegg, radio shack Sams Club, are not used by any security professional and should only be used by hobbyists.

To be honest Target sells complete Garbage and is not used by anyone who has worked with CCTV or security products. They are poor quality especially for IR cameras, due to low quality material, low S/N ratio, and c grade CCD image chips.

If you are only going to spend 70$ on cameras then you should buy 15 dummy cameras they will be just as effective and cheaper hen swan cameras.

Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Great IR cameras)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and Apple computers to remotely view cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.

Again if you are going to buy CCTv products from target save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.


I personally find Ascendent to be the best CCTV manufacture for price vs performance give them a call if they don't have a dealer in your are they will probobly sel direct to you which will save you 40%.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/

Hope this Helps,

How much should a basic security camera system cost a company?

Apocalypse

There have been some car window break-ins at my gym (at TWO branches in different towns that I know of) and these are small parking lots, basically around the building. Last night was my turn. I'm sure they have a sign somewhere saying "not our responsibility" but they should want to keep their paying members a little safer without raising our dues too much.

They already beefed up the way members scan ID's to get into the gym.

I want to suggest some better outdoor security to them. Cameras or other alternatives?

Answer
Please try http://www.security-cameras-cctv.com 

It offers surveillance cameras, camera system, cctv security system, remote monitoring with hidden cameras at affordable price.

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What is the point of outdoor home security cameras?

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Kayla

I desperately need security cameras because I don't feel save at my neighborhood but

there is this bunch of kids of questionable characters hanging next door and

how do I know that they won't use some stick or rocks to knock down my outdoor security camera?

What about wireless camera? How do I replace batteries? Should I use landwire instead?

Answer
You need to get one of these:
http://www.closeoutcctv.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=32

They are vandall proof. The cases are hard and can withstand a hammer. Wireless cameras are cool, but aren't worth the money.

These guys have a pretty good price too. Also, I called, cause I found one camera with a better price, and they beat it for me. The thing you'll need to know is that you can't just buy a security camera, you'll need to buy a DVR or recording device that you can plug them into.

What is the BEST security camera I could get to monitor my driveway?

loving_car

My tires got slashed. I know who did it, but have no proof. I need a security camera for outside. I would prefer for it to have a motion detector. Color doesn't matter & sound doesn't matter. I need it to be the lowest cost as possible. Thanks!

Answer
I don't know if the best is right, but certainly the easiest to install at the lowest price is the X-10 brand.

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How do you hook up a security camera to a dvd recorder?

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John

i just bought a security camera and a tv from walmart . I need to record it on a dvd-r disk but im not sure what equiptment i need and how to set it up. thanks-john

Answer
You just wasted whatever money you spent at walmart they will work well for dummy cameras but that's it

Not all DVR are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying levels of performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can buy the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that is where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. And using the car analogy what you have here with the the Walmart camera is a used lawnmower that needs the blade to be replaced.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, are not used by security professionals and should only be used by hobbyists.

I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.

File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language...

Here are the websites of some good DVR and CCTV camera brands.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (AVP-4120)
http://www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/ (DX-4000)
http://www.bosch.com


Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and Apple computers to remotely view cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable

Where can I find a tripod for my security cameras?

Chris

Im a paranormal investigator, and I use Night Owl Security cameras for my investigations. Where can I find tripods or stands for the cameras at a decent price?

Answer
The same 1/4"x20 tripod screws that fit consumer camcorders fit the scurity cameras. Any consumer grade tripod will work.

Camera stores, Fry's Electronics, Best Buy, Target, Radio Shack, Amazon, eBay - we don't know where you are or where you prefer shopping and we don't know what is near you...

"Decent price" is vague.

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Which is the best security camera system in the market?

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Q. Currently I am looking at installing a security camera system in my hotel property. I am looking at High Definition camera and wireless transmission.

What are the best security camera systems in the market??
Price is not an object.

Answer
it's usually Pelco, panasonic, or Bosch. go to www.techcctv.com they specialize in security and CCTV

How can I make my own fake security camera?

Sabby R

I need to have a few fake security cameras around my property, I have seen cheap prices on the internet, but it's not possible for me to buy it online due to some unmentionable problems...

So, how can I make my own? Link me to vids or good instructions please!

Answer
Just a broken camera and mount it where you need it.

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