Just looking for what people would suggest to be the best 4ch security camera system for outdoor (under eaves) of our home with a budget of $600.
I've researched some options and most people suggest hikvision but not real sure what to buy. Majority of the outside of our house is very well lit from the street lights being on an intersection, darkest spot would be aiming at the shed but happy to install a sensor spotlight near the camera in that direction.
Happy to even buy something with 2 cameras and add on to later if it is a better system.
Go with the Hikvision Setup if you can it will pay off in the long run, they are absolutely awesome cameras, I would recommend the 4mp turret for the best quality money can get at a cheap price ~ 120 delivered off ebay
Network cable is a hell of lot better than the garbage coax swann systems of yesteryear but Swann do now have some networked systems which are okay, you need a minimum of 1mp resolution for evidence in court, try to avoid those D1, cheaper coaxial systems, they are cheap for a reason
Ask yourself these questions before spending money.
Do you need 4 cameras or will 2 cameras provide enough coverage, then you have the question of dead spots where one camera can't see so you may need to compliment that with another camera
you can always add more cameras if you buy a 8 channel DVR now and put 2 cameras on it.
Then there is the issue of what mm lens will you need for maximum coverage vs distance off the ground
Are we talking one story / two stories etc?
Sensor lights I try to avoid where possible, the night vision is excellent on the Hikvision at least 20 to 30m no issue