i am looking for a surveillance camera system

[raf]

i need the video to be  very clear there is so many at such a range of prices anybody have any knowledge (also i preferably would like audio also)

[bubbles]

paging yeki...

[Name Changed]

How many cameras?

You could put together your own system - by buying a DVR and Cameras, or buy a package.

Most packages are junk.

I would go with an everfocus DVR, and maybe @yeki89 could suggest cameras for you.

[ChAiM'l]

You could put together your own system - by buying a DVR and Cameras, or buy a package.

+1. What I did. Just make sure that you get high quality feed across all the channels. A lot of DVRs only have HQ on one channel and the rest are pretty crap.

Most packages are junk.

+1

[real-brisker]

Don't buy a package. I have a wholesaler who you can get good quality at cheap prices.

[real-brisker]

How many cameras, monitors?

DVR or just for monitoring?

Will you be doing wiring
yourself?

[smurf]

What setting will be using the system?
 Be advised that audio recording is illegal in many places.
How many cameras ?

[raf]

How many cameras, monitors?

DVR or just for monitoring?

Will you be doing wiring
yourself?

prob 3 or 4 cameras, DVR, i can wire myself

What setting will be using the system?
 Be advised that audio recording is illegal in many places.
How many cameras ?

this is to monitor a sick person

[Yeki89]

For HQ, stay away from the packaged-all-in-one, do-it-yourself kits.
Stay away from no-name products from companies like Qsee, Swann, and Lorex
For a 3-4 camera system I recomend an 8 Channel DVR.
-First, if you have the DVR and system set up, and you want to add a camera, but you only have a 4 channel, you can't.
-Second, the 4 channel DVR's are cr@p. They do not have as many features as the 8,9, and 16 channel ones.
-Third, its better for your buck. a good 4 channel is $500, and a good 9 channel is $800.

As far as  camera's arre concerned.
 PTZ's are generally a waste of money. Although the features are great, the cost, labor, and lack of protection offset that. In a department store that has a camera at every angle, and has a PTZ for overall protection (with someone

to be continued

[raf]

anyone else?

[churnbabychurn]

Looking for a basic camera to go by my front door that I'll be able to see who's there from an app on my smartphone. the camera can be hooked up to wifi.
Something like This

 Can someone recommend something that will work TIA!

[dsw193]

http://www.getdoorbot.com/

[Am]

http://www.getdoorbot.com/

for security concerns on this product see Shark Tank week 9

[churnbabychurn]

http://www.getdoorbot.com/

cool product but little expensive.
Really only need to see not talk... Any cheap good camera only options?

[E]

a little bit of work https://medium.com/p/2d5a2d61da3d but looks fun I already have a raspberry pi and a webcam thinking about trying this.