need recommendation please

[Chuck]

I'm looking for a security system for some elderly people on a rural farm.
I initially liked the look of the Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master System
with extra cameras but looks like there are several problems with that
system:

1) current owners report frequent camera breakdowns
2) setup apparently requires a high speed internet connection


I absolutely do not want these cameras to be available to the internet under
any circumstances.

So, any recommendations for a good system with outdoor (IR) cameras? I'm
willing to go $1000, maybe a little more, for a solution (pc or non-pc
based) with at least 3 outdoor IR cameras.

Sure appreciate any help folks ......

 

[Chuck]

You spec.'ed a commercial grade solution. He can get away with a $400
decent DVR (only needs 3+1 channels), some nice weather-proof dome cams @
$175 ea., and
the illuminators.... that's where he's screwed. I never understood why
those damn things cost so much.

I'd go with good night-time lighting, maybe even just motion activated
flood lights.

What brand/models of DVR and cameras do you recommend?

 

[Chuck]

Look at the Speco line. It's better than Big-Box junk, but not quite up
to
caliber with GE, Pelco, etc.. It's low to mid-end professional equipment.

Also, do you plan on running coax and copper for power, or a single CAT5
to each camera?

What do you recommend?

In my home system, I run coax and copper but my picture has never equaled
the closed circuit monitors shown at many businesses.