1. we need 12 cameras. Is there a better way to do this or should we just order the 16?
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Yes purchase the 16 cameras. It will allow for extras in case one or more get hit by a voltage strike, or just burn out.
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Good news! Logitech has upgraded their software within the last month (Nov 2013) to support up to 16 cameras. I had been running with the maximum 6 cameras and I just added one and ordered 3 more.UPDATE AS OF 2 FEB 2014. After several months waiting for my order of add-on cameras they finally arrived. I now have a total of 12 cameras operating on the system. I did this after being advised by Logitech tech support that the system can now handle up to 16 cameras. I am operating 12 at the present time and they work flawlessly.
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The amount of cameras depends on your subscription. We have a premier account which cover our 5 cameras. If you watch continuosly the batteries in that cameras you are watching will run out.
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Yes! I have done this and even purchased a different brand of cameras I believe it handles up to 8 cameras.
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First, measure more precisely how long the run will be. If it is 90' then a 100' cable will be sufficient. You can order longer than 100' if needed. But a longer cable is all you'll need. I have six cameras and I placed the DVR in the center of my house. The standard 65' cables were long enough for 5 of my cameras, but I had to order a 100' cable for one camera.
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You will need wireless transmitters and receivers that you can get right here on Amazon.However,you can only make 4 of the cameras wireless with most transmitters and receivers offered here. I do think there are now more options as far as multiple channel wireless units but I usually use 4.You will also still need electric at each camera location for the transmitter as well as the camera.Night owl has great Dvrs and their Customer service is very good. Their cameras aren't the best but they aren't terrible.
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I'd go with 7. fine as a web cam, not so much for photography. for the money, better than I expected.
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yes you can add better cameras. But you will need to make sure that they have the same connections.
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Well I bought a set dvr 8ch but it had only 4 camaras and that what I wanted so that In the future I can buy 4 camaras of my choice like better night vision ect by the way I only buy Swann. Sams club has a 8ch 8camara system if I was to buy it again i would do the same
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The system comes with 4 cameras. You can add 4 more (I did) and the price is reasonable. You can also change out the hard disk drive to a new or bigger one. The original has options to overwrite and that's the setting I use. You won't find a better system for the price! Setup is simple and Night Owl's tech phone support is great.
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I have this unit and it will take four cameras. I'm waiting to catch another good deal in order to get a set for my daughter and her family.
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I would order two. I have service for 12. It could accommodate service for 16.hope this helps!
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On the back of the receiver there are four switches. If you have two cameras two of those switches are on while the other two are off. If you want to add up to four cameras, just flip the other two switches on.
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Yes, there are no issues with installing additional cameras. Your network bandwidth would be the determining factor.
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My package came with 8 cameras. I bought 2 more cameras about a month later. I installed one of them so I didnt have a blank spot on my monitor. I have it set up to view 9 cameras at once. 3 on top 3 in the middle and 3 on the bottom. I found I really don't need 10 cameras but have an extra one in case one dies on me or I decide I need it at some point. Not sure if that abswered your question or not. Its a 16 channel system so you can use 1 camera or 4 or 8 or buy enough to put 16 up. More than 16 cameras for this system I don't know. As far as intergrate it with another system. That's a question I cant answer. My package came with 8 cameras. I bought 2 more cameras about a month later. I installed one of them so I didnt have a blank spot on my monitor. I have it set up to view 9 cameras at once. 3 on top 3 in the middle and 3 on the bottom. I found I really don't need 10 cameras but have an extra one in case one dies on me or I decide I need it at some point. Not sure if that abswered your question or not. Its a 16 channel system so you can use 1 camera or 4 or 8 or buy enough to put 16 up. More than 16 cameras for this system I don't know. As far as intergrate it with another system.... » Read More My package came with 8 cameras. I bought 2 more cameras about a month later. I installed one of them so I didnt have a blank spot on my monitor. I have it set up to view 9 cameras at once. 3 on top 3 in the middle and 3 on the bottom. I found I really don't need 10 cameras but have an extra one in case one dies on me or I decide I need it at some point. Not sure if that abswered your question or not. Its a 16 channel system so you can use 1 camera or 4 or 8 or buy enough to put 16 up. More than 16 cameras for this system I don't know. As far as intergrate it with another system. That's a question I cant answer. « Show Less
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You get 4 cameras with the kit but you can add 4 more cameras if you want to later on and the system has inputs for 8.
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Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps total) and it records about 2 weeks on a 1TB hard drive. Hope this helps. Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps... » Read More Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps total) and it records about 2 weeks on a 1TB hard drive. Hope this helps. « Show Less