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Reolink 410 cameras aren't awful, they are mostly comparable to the cheaper 5MP Swann range.
And because these are OEM, they are very similar to the Swan or Dahua for instance.
but there's a caveat.
You can't add non-reolink cameras to the reolink NVR, so you will be limited to the reolink range,
If you want out, will need to reset/configure the camera to use it on a different NVR or PC or NAS to record reliably.
so you also need a PC running the software to record (blue iris 5, zoneminder, etc ) or a NAS type OS which have their implementation of Zone Minder (sic) like Synology Camera or QNAP, etc.
In terms of camera quality, check review of their night performance.
There are some (expensive) incredible 4k 8mp cameras with Sony imaging sensors STARVIS that compete/rival the "dark fighter" and other ultra low light PoE cameras that are usually 2mp, within $300, up to $600 with advanced features.
If you don't have a kit already, you can DIY this, if you feel comfortable running a cable through the roof and drilling holes. The rest is plug and play, with some fiddly silicone loops and security bolts that use Torx screws or star shaped screws to prevent tampering.
You ideally want a camera that is chosen to recognise a face at the distance of them 'breaking in' so that you can report to the police or… Local Current Affairs TV show, whichever has the better chance of returning your car, sic. And if possible, cameras near windows and doors to capture a face before they put the UV blinding hat on, or a balaclava/ face mask/ jovial smile if you have less upmarket thieves.
If you need to record your neighbours dog urination on your lawn, find a camera that has varifocal and have it focused on the relevant area so the zoomed in image will work, and figure out the motion areas.
Dahua and Hikvision are the usual recommend, but being Chinese, they are obliged to phone home every so often, as with all cameras. Security minded people will take the necessary precautions when putting network devices in the same building as your office network and payment/POS networks and smart devices so they don't see each other, or see the outside internet unless whitelisted.