New CCTV solution

[Trojan]

We are looking to replace our CCTV system, possibly with IP cameras. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, specifically around the storage device for the footage and the software to control and view all the cameras.

 

Thanks in advance.

[HBPS]

Hikvision for me all the way from a DVR software is a bit special but pretty straight forward for SLT how many cameras are you looking at? if you want me to pm you the details of our installer let me know we got 9 4k hikvision cameras and 30 4mp domes for just over 20k installed Edited June 26, 2017 by HBPS

[snagrat]

Hikvision for me all the way from a DVR software is a bit special but pretty straight forward for SLT how many cameras are you looking at? if you want me to pm you the details of our installer let me know we got 94k hikvision cameras and 30 4mp domes for just over 20k installed

 

94000 cameras! Wow that's a lot!

 

Hikvision here as well. Some schools run Mirasys as the recorder, but the Hikvision DVr are normally good enough for most installs

[Trojan]

Hikvision for me all the way from a DVR software is a bit special but pretty straight forward for SLT how many cameras are you looking at? if you want me to pm you the details of our installer let me know we got 94k hikvision cameras and 30 4mp domes for just over 20k installed

 

It's only about 50 cameras.

[HBPS]

my bad 9 4k Cameras

94000 cameras! Wow that's a lot!

 

Hikvision here as well. Some schools run Mirasys as the recorder, but the Hikvision DVr are normally good enough for most installs

[Trojan]

Hikvision for me all the way from a DVR software is a bit special but pretty straight forward for SLT how many cameras are you looking at? if you want me to pm you the details of our installer let me know we got 94k hikvision cameras and 30 4mp domes for just over 20k installed

 

Yes please do PM me. Thanks.

[HBPS]

done mate

[Blue_Cookeh]

I'm very fond of the Ubiquiti UniFi cameras in our school. We manage and install them in house and have a storage server that they all record back to. Image quality is top notch, night time images look good, can go up to 1080p30 and relatively cheap.

 

Obviously depends how hands on you want to get internally, though.

[Net-Ctrl]

Hi @Trojan we're a MOBOTIX installer and integrator. We have partnered with them for a number of years and have a lot of EDU sites using the solution. Pure IP, with cameras starting around the £300 mark. Great portfolio and technology. In a number of sites we have replaced 4/5 cameras with just 1, that records all aspects. Well worth the time to review. If you would like some more information, please send me a PM and I will arrange for one of our installation managers to get in touch

[MatthewL]

Hikvision here at home. Not gone 4K as no need, the normal HD stuff is good enough.

[box_l]

Unifi video, easy to manage and control.

 

External access is great too when you setup the cloud login. No ports to open into the network, the controller creates the tunnel to the cloud service.

[2097]

around 90 hikvision here with 3 NVRs ( raided )

 

I have 4 hikvision at home ( bullet and mini dome ), mine are just connected to a NAS though

 

They are by far the best bang for the buck !

[kidpressingbuttons]

+1 for Unify Video- insanely cheap and easy to install!

[Sylv3r]

We've just priced up for a primary and two companies have come in with quotes for the Hikvision kit. It's not a manufacturer i've come across before, but good to hear they are getting favourable write-ups on here.

 

We've got Mobotix and Axis here. The Axis appear to be better quality for us, but that maybe because the Mobotix kit doesn't appear to be setup right - thats a job for the summer to try and undo the original mess.

[dgsmith]

If you have an existing analogue/coax system, look at the hikvision range of HD-TVI cameras. Whilst we have an IP based system internally, our external cctv system uses coax and you can get up to megapixel cams now while utilising existing cabling. New installs entirely from scratch is still best going IP, but analogue can now compete in terms of image quality, and for less than you might think.

[Net-Ctrl]

We've got Mobotix and Axis here. The Axis appear to be better quality for us, but that maybe because the Mobotix kit doesn't appear to be setup right - thats a job for the summer to try and undo the original mess.

 

Morning Sylv3r, let me know the issues you're experiencing with the Mobotix and i'll see if we can provide some assistance.

[FragglePete]

Using Ubiquiti Cameras here - introduced 10 recently on to the network; excellent value for money per camera (~£125), superb quality and the DVR you can either buy a standalone unit or download the software for free and run it on your own box. SMT here are staggered by the quality and it has dealt with a number of incidents already. Looking to expand it more over the Summer. We're running it on an old PC with a WD Purple 4Tb drive and it works really well.

 

Pete

[localzuk]

We've just ordered Ubiquiti gear for one of our primaries. 4 cameras, a DVR and cabling for about £800. Bargain really, considering the quality.

[lwalshaw]

Check out Mytech Group (Mytec Group: Surveillance Through Innovation | Technology Safeguarding Company) I know a number of schools who have solutions from them

[Jobos]

I'm glad I've found this thread as we are looking to install a new system over the summer too and have been recommended the Hikvision kit namely 16 X DS-2CD2135FWD-I(S) Hikvision Europe and the DS-7616NI-K2/16P DVR Hikvision Europe

 

I've fitted the old analogue systems before but never an IP system so getting a little lost.

 

From the Hikvision website it looks like the cameras have a RJ45 socket. Do I connect that to a network faceplate using a short patch lead or is there a better way to stop tampering?

 

The website lists all sorts of wall adaptors. Can the cameras be mounted on walls as they are or do I need an adaptor?

 

The DVR above has 16 ports. Can I take a cable directly from each camera to the DVR?

 

Can these cameras be used externally?

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[john]

 

From the Hikvision website it looks like the cameras have a RJ45 socket. Do I connect that to a network faceplate using a short patch lead or is there a better way to stop tampering?

 

As with any CCTV analogue or IP you should ensure connections are secure and tamperproof this would go for BNC on analogue systems. Ways round this could be mounting the camera to a box with security screws for example and having the connection inside that. Not sure what accessoreis Hikvision do but some firms make connection boxes but it very much depends on what your connecting to / fixing it to etc...

[Boredguy]

I ordered some DS-1280ZJ-DM18 for the 2 domes that I've got to mount outside so that the rj45 connector is hidden under the camera itself, and protected by a 25mm round conduit from where it will come out the building and to the camera location the same as our security company did with our old analogue cameras

[Jobos]

It's a complete new system so new cables, new IP cameras and new DVR.

 

I think going with a box would probably be the best way forward but not sure what type of connection would be best i.e. have faceplate inside box or crimp RJ45 plug directly on cable.

[Jobos]

I ordered some DS-1280ZJ-DM18 for the 2 domes that I've got to mount outside so that the rj45 connector is hidden under the camera itself, and protected by a 25mm round conduit from where it will come out the building and to the camera location the same as our security company did with our old analogue cameras

 

@Boredguy Is this what you used https://www.amazon.co.uk/DS-1280ZJ-DM18-Junction-Hikvision-DS-2CD2142FWD-Cameras/dp/B00YU6VBMG there doesn't look room for a faceplate so did you put plug directly on the cable?

[Boredguy]

Yep we have the cat5 running directly from the switch and I terminate straight to a RJ45. I've also put the gland on it so it has a waterproof cover over the connector as well as it being inside a waterproof housing @Jobos