Browse Forums Safer Living Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 161May 28, 2016 12:23 am One thing you could consider is maybe getting a vari-focal lens, this way you can change the view rather than it being set at 4mm or 6mm, you can get a lens like 5-50mm ( overkill ) I use 2.8mm to 12mm at home and this is perfect, hey you can always weigh up the costs and look at a Hikvison PTZ? this way you can move it to wherever you want, I haven't done too much work with the Hikvision Camera's, (we tend to use Panasonics or Bosch a lot), but their NVR's yes had some training with Hikvision directly, they are getting right into it now and we are seeing some great things, I work on a lot of higher security systems (but with this comes big $$$), but for residential & small businesses Hikvision products are amazing for their price, stepping into IP megapixel ranges is actually affordable and the quality you can see (as above - Thanks MrBee, great comparison of the different quality, FOV & options) Just my 2 cents worth, but first jump into here and wanted to say its good to see people sharing ideas and experiences. Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 162Jun 23, 2016 9:02 am bpj1980 One thing you could consider is maybe getting a vari-focal lens, this way you can change the view rather than it being set at 4mm or 6mm, you can get a lens like 5-50mm ( overkill ) I use 2.8mm to 12mm at home and this is perfect, hey you can always weigh up the costs and look at a Hikvison PTZ? this way you can move it to wherever you want, I haven't done too much work with the Hikvision Camera's, (we tend to use Panasonics or Bosch a lot), but their NVR's yes had some training with Hikvision directly, they are getting right into it now and we are seeing some great things, I work on a lot of higher security systems (but with this comes big $$$), but for residential & small businesses Hikvision products are amazing for their price, stepping into IP megapixel ranges is actually affordable and the quality you can see (as above - Thanks MrBee, great comparison of the different quality, FOV & options) Just my 2 cents worth, but first jump into here and wanted to say its good to see people sharing ideas and experiences. With the veri focal lens how do you change it from 2.8 to say 12mm is it via software or via manually moving parts on the camera? Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 163Jun 23, 2016 10:04 am MrBee With the veri focal lens how do you change it from 2.8 to say 12mm is it via software or via manually moving parts on the camera? I was wondering the same myself. Moving parts on the camera would just be a pain in the bum to change... it's sort of saying to people, "here I am, making some changes to my security camera, that's just up here in this particular spot". If it is via software, you might as well add the PT part of PTZ when you buy the camera. All that said, I reckon you would be better off buying fixed focal length cameras that suit your premises. Using vari-focal cameras may result in situations where you have zoomed in to a location, and not zoomed back out, leaving you 'blind' in certain areas that would normally be covered when zoomed out. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 164Jun 23, 2016 10:27 am MrBee With the veri focal lens how do you change it from 2.8 to say 12mm is it via software or via manually moving parts on the camera? Depending on what Camera you decide on will be to how this is performed, a vast majority of them would be Manual Zoom & Focus, but the web browser controlled ones are certainly coming down in price and becoming more widely available and are fantastic, well to setup that is, lol Vari Focal is designed so you can cover exactly what you want to cover, i.e. Zoomed in or Zoomed out of a specific position, Fixed Lenses are good if they get exactly the area you want to cover but sometimes they tend to cover "too" much if not planned correctly, which equals waste, lets just say its been a long time since i have used a Fixed Lens. Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 165Jun 26, 2016 3:10 am Cameras with vari focal lens can come in two different styles. One is non motorized that is adjusted via a screw on the body camera. This gives users adjustment should they wish to zoom in to cover a specific area. The 2nd variance is motorized vari focal, where the lens are adjusted via a motor inside the camera which can be done remotely via the NVR / Recording Device. 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CK Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 167Oct 07, 2016 5:26 am I purchased the swann nhd815 cameras with the nvr7300 8x camera PVR. 7 cameras were needed to cover the house and had a local sparky install it all. Best investment i made. Works well. Full HD and reads number plates in the street. Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 168Oct 08, 2016 8:22 pm Slattery2 I purchased the swann nhd815 cameras with the nvr7300 8x camera PVR. 7 cameras were needed to cover the house and had a local sparky install it all. Best investment i made. Works well. Full HD and reads number plates in the street. Hi Slattery2 How much you paid for the entire pack + installation? Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 170Apr 26, 2019 4:10 pm Hi all, my friend just recommended me a brand "LOCK" for security cameras - www.locksec.com.au. I'm not sure about this brand, any advice? Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 171Apr 26, 2019 4:19 pm I have recently purchased 4 camera H.View HD 1080P H.264 system for only US$140 at Aliexpress (normal price is $330). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/H-View-4CH-CCTV-System-1080P-HDMI-AHD-8CH-CCTV-DVR-4PCS-2-0-MP-IR/32611265750.html As all the cables are PoE low voltage, you don't even need sparky to install it, can be a DYI job. Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 172Jan 27, 2020 8:54 pm alexp79 I have recently purchased 4 camera H.View HD 1080P H.264 system for only US$140 at Aliexpress (normal price is $330). . What’s the quality of the vision at night? Are you happy with the cameras? Re: IP CCTV system recommendations 173Apr 28, 2021 10:21 am tonywinter Hi all, my friend just recommended me a brand "LOCK" for security cameras - http://www.locksec.com.au. I'm not sure about this brand, any advice? Lock is similar to Dahua in a lot of ways and are supported on Dahua products systems and others since it has the onvif protocol. 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