Mac the Cam Man - Rating Good & Bad Security Camera Installations

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3 жыл бұрын

Let's take a look at some good and bad security camera installations and see if they pass the test. We'll talk about what we do like, what we don't like and what we would do differently. The examples used in this video come from years of customers sending in images of their DIY security camera installations. What makes a good security camera installation is of course dependent on personal preference, however, our recommendations are the result of 30 years of first hand experience in the industry.
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@Peter-wg2nz 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tip about choosing camera locations. Try to avoid mounting cameras near outdoor spotlights. In summer nights, if the spotlight is on, it will attract moths and insects which can trigger motion alerts and motion recording. Mount the camera away from outdoor lights to get less motion alerts and motion recording. I made that mistake. I sort of remedied the motion alerts by using LCD line crossing detection instead of Motion detection. I made LCD lines to catch intrusions from the top, bottom and sides of the camera view.

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@sc2280 3 жыл бұрын

RE: mounting to a ceiling tile. I like to cut a small piece of aluminum siding or similar thin sheet metal to place on the back side of the ceiling tile. Then machine screws in the device to be mounted, through the tile and the sheet metal with nuts on the backside. 6-32 screws are sufficient. Thin metal is easy to work with and spreads the load over a larger area. Will not pull out or break the tile.

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input, solid advice. Thanks

@Robnord1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! A former installer of marine electronics, I was entertained and educated. Stuffing the connections into a hole in the soffit and then continuing run along channel in the plastic soffit is a cool trick!

@FatJoeFilms Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, and some useful tips were given. Thank you!

@BackstreetCameras Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@csmers3743 2 жыл бұрын

Most of these camera installs gave me anxiety.. the whole point of the camera cable is to be hidden from tampering...smh.. nice video 👍🏽

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Anxiety...I'm the same.

@jfs1988 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel a little better about my home installation. Hole through the wall and lots of cable clamps. 🙂

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, when I install something I know all the small flaws, but when another sees the work, they love it.

@garrettb5470 2 жыл бұрын

My camera system has conduit running down to where the dvr is located at.

@jhoon6227 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great videos!! I have some questions about installation cables. Do you think it is ok to install outdoor wire through alloy siding without a conduit? Does all wiring require installing in a conduit? I know in Canada, only above the 50V needs conduit but what do you think about it in the aspect of fire safetyprotectionting from sun/rain?

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Great question; It's usually the Suns UV rays that degrade a cable to the point of failure. If you tuck the cable into the siding out of direct sunlight the cable should last for a decade or more. Hope this helps.

@concerned_2023 Жыл бұрын

You can purchase outdoor cat5e cable or higher if you are running across open spaces. Low voltage can be placed in siding, through walls etc. It's only 12 volts at most.

@tommanley2025 2 жыл бұрын

You really provide some outstanding comments and great criticism on some of these. I would like to ask one question though. I am doing research on what I would need and I like the idea of having wired camera with Power of Ethernet and I would like to have a doorbell camera as well that would be wireless and/or wired. what would be a good system for 3 cameras outside, doorbell camera and have a camera inside that would be wireless? Having a nice interface for mobile and computer inside is desireable. Is this a question that you don't mind answering?? thanks, Tom

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, great questions! The answers are a bit more than we can post here. Feel free to give us a call during our extended support hours www.backstreet-surveillance.com/ support-warranty . We'll be glad to help. 800-431-3056

@alexpsp15 3 жыл бұрын

For mounting on ceiling tiles, small pieces of wood will squeeze the tiles

@embracethesuck1041 2 жыл бұрын

Higher end wireless access points make a backing plate to use for acoustic tile. It would be nice for security cameras to offer something similar.

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Jose-tg6fc 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on great videos I am in the UK have an analogue CCTV system with four cameras two front cameras are wired safely indoors to cameras at rear need to wire safely and a long run two cameras over 30 metres is there anything I can use to protect cables over 30 metres ?

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Just the standard protection measures. EMT conduit, PVC conduit, etc. Sorry no secretes for this...thanks for the question.

@Jose-tg6fc 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackstreetCameras I need to run two lots of RG59 CABLE to two rear cameras conduit tubing would be okay you think but I think 25mm will not be big enough ?

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

25mm will be plenty of room for two rg59 cables.

@tmangamingx Жыл бұрын

Where do you find items to help keep the connections weatherproof ? I just bought two outdoor cameras. I have no idea how to weather proof the power connection. Go easy on my this is my first solo install.

@BackstreetCameras Жыл бұрын

The connectors are specific to the camera. You'll have to search for the model of camera you purchased. Thanks for the question.

@en2oh Жыл бұрын

any comment on the use of PoE switches centrally located around groups of cameras to reduce the cables back to the NVR or DVR? Great video! 5 thumbs up!

@BackstreetCameras Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is good standard design practice.

@house5212 3 жыл бұрын

I am installing mine this weekend. I hope I get an “A” in the next video.

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@TheNoviceTech 2 жыл бұрын

could you point me in the right direction for one of these back boxes? Thanks

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, here is the link to several solutions: www.backstreet-surveillance.com/cctv-parts/camera-mounts.html

@rodawill 3 жыл бұрын

Can you provide a link or search term for the weather tight connector. I can't locate them.

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rod, they are included with our cameras so they are not sold individually, but its likely you can find some version of them on Amazon. Hope this helps. Thanks

@abbesbenmaissa4980 3 жыл бұрын

does plastic film on glass camera stop the night vision systeme to be fonctionnel ??

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Very possible, anytihng the IR light can reflect off can cause problems. As a rule do not try and point night vision cameras out windows, likely the night vision will be very poor to non-functional.

@abbesbenmaissa4980 3 жыл бұрын

@@BackstreetCameras thank you for taking the time to answer me.

@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын

Let the cable cutting commence.

@BackstreetCameras Жыл бұрын

lol

@nadel9 Ай бұрын

Im assuming that you're only covering the wire connection and where its passing in this video.. because if it was about angeling and location for eg 2.57 the camera ia facing yhe guttering, worst white..meaning at night the infrared whould pick up an extremely white glow where the customer cant see anything at night..

@BackstreetCameras 26 күн бұрын

Yes thats the IR bouncing off objects too close to the lens. You are correct.

@cryptoslug 3 жыл бұрын

Where do we send install photos too. I’d like to be graded 😊

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

support@backstreetsurveillance.com attention Mac. We would love to see your pics!

@garrettb5470 2 жыл бұрын

My camera DVR is on a cart and in a safe.

@bipincctv5587 2 жыл бұрын

super

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@karlschmidt7258 2 жыл бұрын

No mention of waterproofing on a vertical stucco wall…Camera might work but the wall will rot.

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in put.

@patrickjutte2549 3 жыл бұрын

Why do cameras have pig tales? And why the power cord if it's POE?

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

The pigtails allow for easy connection without cracking open the camera housing. There are cameras that have the RJ45 connection built into the cameras electronics, but the downfall is the cable is now penetrating the weather protected camera housing which raises the possibility of moisture getting to the electronics by following the cable in. Most suppliers use the pigtail to keep the cameras factory weather protection intact. The power is pigtail is for powering the camera locally which is helpful if you are using switches which are not equipment with PoE. Thanks for the questions.

@YTZack408 2 жыл бұрын

Half way through and good stuff. Hoping I see an example of something mounted on a tree.

@BackstreetCameras 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, no tree examples yet. Sorry.

@joani2732 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need a license to become a independent camera security installer?

@BackstreetCameras 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the City, State etc. Most areas only require a business license for low voltage systems but labor union states such as NY, NJ and others require licences to perform certain work. Check with your local government to find out what is required. Hope this helps.