Hi,

I am planning to get a home video surveillance system. I seen some DVR kits with X4 cameras from ebay and other online stores. I don't know what to look for in a CCTV system .I do not want to buy anything that is crap and has bad picture quality.

Would any members know which system/brand/specs is good value for money or even a retailer/installer in the Brisbane area that I can purchase?

Dick Smith Electronics sell these

Swann Home/Office Surveillance System

Try OZSPY

http://www.ozspy.com.au

They have two Brisbane stores.

Anyone know of a good one i can stop people stealing plants from my garden so inferred would be good???????????????

Guard dog

Blooper of the week? and I'll bet it wasn't a pun either!

Hi, the costs of a decent infra-red camera and DVR for a home CCTV system can be rather expensive.

To begin with if the thefts are mainly at dark install a motion activated spotlight and that alone should deter them.

If not purchase an external CCTV camera housing and bracket and install it overlooking the garden.

One of these...
http://www.communitech.com.au/show_product...products_id=172
http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.aspx?itemid=3609794 (This one doesn't seem to come with the brackets)

If you do get a decent infra-red camera remember they only have a limited range and the captured video usually has the white halo around it.

Some cameras and a decent 4CH DVR here...
http://www.masteralarms.com.au/Products.html

BUT! Overall a deterrent is probably you cheapest and best choice such as a dummy camera and motion activated spotlight.