Which is the best video capture PCI card for surveillance?

[gba]

I have heard about the AVerDiGi Hybrid NV5000. Can anybody steer me in the right direction?... I also will need a recommendation about accompanying software.

thanks

 

[OdiN]

I used to setup security systems that used the AverMedia cards. They are okay, as long as you get good cameras.

As for software, there is one that I've used which just has a linux setup on a card you plug into and IDE port. It boots from the card, uses whatever hard drives to store video, and generally runs pretty well. But for the life of me I can't remember the name of it. It's been several years since I did any installations.

 

[Modelworks]

I see some cards from avermedia on ebay.
One looked really good and comes with the software.
about 125.00 for card and software.
http://cgi.ebay.com/AVerMedia-...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have had good luck with avermedia products in general.

specs:
AverMedia nv3000 30 FPS, 4 Channel Hybrid DVR Card
4 ~ 16 composite video inputs (BNC Connectors) 1-4 cards
1 IP Camera Access
Video Format: NTSC and PAL
Supports 352x240 and 640x480, or 720x480 pixels (NTSC/PAL)
16-bit true color
RCA composite video out to a regular terminal or TV monitor
Supports static & dynamic de-interlacing for smoother graphics
Built in noise reduction algorithm

Video compression: MPEG4/MPEG4 H.264/M-JPEG
Supports 352x240, 640x240, 720x480
Fully de-interlace in 640x480 and 720x480 modes
(algorithms enhanced for static or dynamic scenes)
Recording modes: Alarm trigger/Motion
Detection/Continuous/Schedule/Voice detection recording
Programmable multiple masking zones
Intelligent shield protects privacy
Max 4 audio channels recording (4 cards)
Capable of recording audio channel(s) with full synchronization
Auto recycling when storage nearing full
Intelligent pre-motion and post motion recording
Supports Video Encryption for secured remote viewing

 

[OdiN]

I found the card I was thinking of. VPON by Aegis Micro:

http://www.aegismicro.com/products/pt_vp101.htm

 

[gba]

Thanks so much.. these both look like excellent solutions... As far as weatherproof cameras go, I have seen the Mace CAM53CIR Weatherproof Long Range IR Color Camera with Audio.. it seems very good. Can anyone comment or make another recommendation?

Thanks again..

 

[OdiN]

Pelco makes some of the best cameras out there. I don't know how their price compares to that other one.

Panasonic makes some good ones too.

 

[gba]

thanks.. will have a look.

EDIT:
Have seen the Pelco site, their cameras seem really high quality.. thanks again