Recent content by pt80

Perfect - thanks Dan. Just what I needed to know.

Thanks David - So are spiders webs likely to be worse on the soffit or the wall? Having them within easier reach to clean is certainly appealing

Hi, I am installing a new home system and my installer (electrician) is adament that I should install my front of house turret camera in the soffit for neatness (normal 2 storey house height). However, many online suggest to install at a lower height of approx 3m to capture more face detail etc...

Thanks a lot @Dan - that is really useful to know. So does the same principle still apply if the PIR light is several metres away too? Is it better just to avoid DarkFighter completely and stick with ColorVu to avoid the switching process? Ultimately I want to install PIR lights at the side...

Hi, I am just finalising the configuration of my first home CCTV system. I will be fitting AcuSense cameras combined with the 7608NI-I2 NVR. However, having read many helpful posts on here, I now plan to go with a mini dome above the front door (either DS2CD2563G0-IS or DS2CD2545FWD-IS), instead...

Thanks a lot for the feedback so far. So in summary: 4MP should be enough, especially with the new DS-2CD2346G2 (which needs only 0.003 lux), but spend the extra for the I-series NVR to get the better GUI and firmware.

Hi, newbie post alert… Whilst undergoing building work at home, it seems the right time to get some CCTV installed. Although I was only thinking of something quite basic for deterrent purposes, my electrician has pointed me to Hikvision for a wired installation. He has suggested POE to future...