Topic History of: Cameras for my bar
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tconnor |
Thanks for clarifying. Looking at my notes so far, I see us going with around 12 cameras, but I just need three more details clarified before I can give you a quote: how high are your ceilings, and since you have three tills, are there three separate bars, as well? Also, I'm assuming the pool tables are grouped together, is that the case?
Once we've got those points covered, I can have a quote ready for you. |
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Jimmy's |
8 pool tables, and no real dance floor. Lighting is dim, but not dark. I guess as a side note, I do suspect that I am losing bank with my bartenders as my pour cost is unexplainably high. Cameras that show whats going on at my tills (3 of them) would work. And perhaps a covert camera for my office (money kept and counted there). |
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tconnor |
For a bar that size, obviously we'd probably be talking about a much larger system than four cameras, but what kind of coverage were you looking to achieve? Given what you've told me it sounds like we could get away with just covering the bar and the entry and exit points, but that would leave the main areas of your bar without coverage.
Do you have anything like dance floors, pool or dart areas that are particularly troublesome? Any areas with tables and chairs or booth seating? |
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Jimmy's |
What would you recommend? My place is over 3000 sq. feet, and the locals are lively (like to fight). I worry a bit about minors sneaking in, and want to show that we card. Drug addicts know better than to come here! I'm not sure if I'm up to the watch via the internet thing (not technically inclined). |
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tconnor |
Can't say I blame you!
In what I included above, the DVR and the cameras are both top-notch. The 190SWBs are high-resolution, full Sony chipsets that are rated for 11 years of life before they experience any sort of picture fade, while the DVR is capable of internet viewing, motion detection, and would be equipped with a hard drive rated for five years of continuous use (meaning 24/7/365, never resting) before it finally wears out. At that point, though, you can just replace the hard drive for a fraction of the cost of the DVR and get another five years.
In short, everything will ultimately get old and stop working, but by the time these cameras and the DVR reach the end of their operating lives (over 10 years from the date of purchase), you'll probably be thinking about upgrading anyway. |
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Terry |
Tom,
What is the quality of the DVR and cameras? Will I be able to see my cameras via the Internet? I'm not looking to spend a lot, but I am looking for good quality  |
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