Outdoor CCTV

[scott treefeller]

wanting to get some CCTV for my property any suggestions? pros and cons to want you guys have got? there's that many out there its hard to choose. any advice you've got would be great 

thanks

scott

[Andrew McEwan]

My Swann kits have been ok but not without problems, but they replaced duff cameras no quibbles. Avoid the wireless ones. Main thing is to make your own weather boxes/covers and connection covers.

[GlobalNewark]

I’m also interested in this, the choice is overwhelming. Don’t want to purchase something that won’t focus.

[Wolfie]

Been wanting to replace my Swann since I installed it.

[Ian Clarke]

My mate has a "anran" kit * that's the brand name. I'll try to link it one sec...

ANRAN POE Security Camera System with 4 HD 1080P Superior Night Vision Cameras 1TB Hard Drive 8 Channel NVR POE CCTV Camera System (Remote Viewing, HDMI/VGA, Motion Detection, IP66 Waterproof) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072K8L33M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xbkiBbKS5X6Y4

[Ian Clarke]

It's power over ethernet so you only need 1 cable. And can be expanded up to 8 cameras. And the pic quality is good

[Commando]

Unless the image quality is good enough to stand up in court (most of the gear available on Amazon is not), tbh you are wasting money. If you want a decent system I would recommend using a pro provider/installer.
The way ahead is ip cameras that record off-site and allow you to monitor via any internet connection or phone. Stay away from any that want a monthly fee.
Video motion detection turns a passive system into an active one that will alarm you to any activity at the site (any decent digital system can have this facility).

[Squaredy]

3 hours ago, Commando said:

Unless the image quality is good enough to stand up in court (most of the gear available on Amazon is not), tbh you are wasting money. If you want a decent system I would recommend using a pro provider/installer.
The way ahead is ip cameras that record off-site and allow you to monitor via any internet connection or phone. Stay away from any that want a monthly fee.
Video motion detection turns a passive system into an active one that will alarm you to any activity at the site (any decent digital system can have this facility).

Any camera can act as a deterrant, as long as it LOOKS at least functional.  But the real key to yard security is not in CCTV.

 

I apologise as you may well be fully aware of this, but the most important steps are to do with making sure kit is not left at a vulnerable site, and/or the most "nickable" kit is in secure strongboxes; and maybe even getting a locakable shipping container.

 

I find the most effective way is to have kit that looks old and knackered....they don't bother then!  My experience of having a break-in and having it all on CCTV is you show the footage to the police, they say they will circulate it and nothing more happens.  Unless you or they have an idea who the toe-rag is then what more can anyone do?

[Nick Connell]

Have a look at CCTV42 website they have a good guide on choosing the system and the difference between camera quality so you can understand what your buying

[scott treefeller]

thanks guys