I've priced a base system (1 camera with infrared capability / 80G DVR / labor) for $1100 w/ a local security company. It jumps up to $2200 for additional cameras and higher-functioning DVR (160G). Can a regular man install this sort of system?
Any and all information is appreciated.
2006-09-13 11:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by tlc289 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Yes, I've installed two different digital video recording systems myself, bought the PCs from the local computer store, bought the PCI cards on-line and bought used CCTV cameras off eBay, bought the wire and connections at a local electronics store. They work like a champ.
The advantage of PCs is that the image is already digitized and I can monitor and review over the internet from another location (securely).
Approximate cost: New PC: $200 (open-box store PC returned by a previous customer, works fine), new PCI card: $29, 4 used CCTV cameras from eBay $80 ($20 each), wire and connections I didn't add it up but may run something less than $100 unless you want really long lines.
You cannot beat the quality and price of used CCTV cameras off eBay, although, like anything else eBay, you have to buy things that work. A few CCTV cameras I bought didn't work. Not knowing anything about cameras, I opened them up anyway and resoldered loose connections and they worked!
My second system has a similar PC except I bought a nicer PCI card for about $250 and have indoor/outdoor IR (night lighted) cameras that cost around $100 each.
They both have been running fine for over a year so far. And I'm not a security or PC expert but have learned a few things along the way.
2006-09-13 11:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the advent of WiFi, you can buy a WiFi camera and use your PC to do the recording. A WiFi camera can be as cheap as $50. To get outdoor camera, that's more expensive. The camera housing usually runs in the hundreds ($300+). If you don't mind the look, PVC pipes can do the trick for housing the outdoor camera.
2006-09-13 18:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by galactic_man_of_leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy stuff and DIY - here's one site that used to have the best prices - http://www.supercircuits.com/
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2006-09-13 18:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by samantha.sss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋