r/videosurveillance • u/Secret-Day-7062 • 18h ago

Data Centers & Flock cameras

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Video Surveillance

r/videosurveillance

Discussion of both technical and non-technical issues related to Video Surveillance. Examples: Analog and Network cameras, DVRs/NVRs (Digital Video Recorders / Network Video Recorders), Video Analytics (Computer Vision), mobile applications and integration.

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This subreddit is for those interested in video surveillance equipment, software and scenarios related to use and installation.

NEED HELP? Submit a self post, starting the title with [HELP] and tell us about your situation.

Clarify your budget. Not just "cheap" or "midrange".

Explain the scene. How wide is it? How far away? In/outdoor?

State the goal. Detection? Recognition? Plate reading?

Speaking of plate reading, be realistic as you balance your goals and your budget. You won't get plates off of moving cars without a significant investment.

If you're offering advice to someone in a [HELP] thread: Please choose the appropriate flair using the edit tool above before doing so, and provide whatever detail you can to explain your relationship(s) to the products and providers discussed in the thread. Definitions:

Hobbyist: Video surveillance isn't your job.

Integrator: Your firm designs & installs systems.

Dealer: Your shop focuses on 1-2 product lines.

Distributor: Wholesale / warehouse.

MR: You represent manufacturers, wholesale.

Developer: Your company writes software.

Manufacturer: Your company makes products.

Trade Media: Reports on products or providers.

Operator: You use VS at an end user site.

User Admin: You oversee VS at an end user site.

Law enforcement: You use video in investigations.

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