Hello everyone,
I just installed a 4 cam system Q SEE at one of my business location. I keep reading alot of reviews about those rebranded device like q see being crap and only lasting upto 2 years. How accurate is that?

I tried to find prices on Hikvison and nobody seems to offer them directly to me. ANd if I want them installed they want like 3k+ for 8 cam with installation and that is with a no brand junk. ANd if something like hikvison, they want 5k+.


I am a retailer and there is noway any device like that should cost that much. Can anyone provide me with some solid advice and some sites where I can find some information about buying a reliable system.


ALLL I NEED SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST LONG TIME WITH ANDROID VIEWING CAPABILITIES AND CLEAR PICTURES. NOTHING TOOO FANCY.
WHY IS IT SO HARD?!!!! lol
Also the ability to connect 5+ systems in one application.

THanks in advance.

 

Much of the cost of a CCTV install is the labor of installing the infrastructure, and the configuration of the system (which is _much_ more time consuming than most people realize).

Also, with cameras, you really do get with you pay for. Cheap cameras have inferior optics. A _cheap_ 4 camera system, like zmodo, can be gotten from something like newegg, amazon, or the like, for the $200.00 or so, but you still have to add in the cost of wiring and the time to configure it.

_Professional_ grade cameras, that will provide clear, sharp, and adjustable images will run $100-$150 per camera, even at a decent discount. The DVR will add $200-$400 (depending on capacity).

If you elect to go the IP camera route, figure on twice as much per camera (but you don't need the DVR).

 

So the magic question is where do I get theM? I dont mind paying 150 per camera if its reliable but where do I get them for?

 

Hikvision is a good bang for the buck system. I've installed quite a few of them. They sell 4 and 8 camera packages with an NVR.

You can buy their cameras on amazon. I'm not sure about the packages.

8 channel NVR.... Amazon: HIKVISION DS-7608NI-E2/8P 8CH PoE NVR Network Video Recorder

Cameras..... Amazon: Hikvision - Camera & Photo: Electronics

 

Are those even the real brand products ? Cuz I know some of them sell fake. how do I know its real and how do I check the warranty.