5MP CCTV Kits: PoE Cameras, Recorder and Hard Drive
Right now this range has kits ready to send, every one IP (PoE). Recorders with anything from 4 to 32 channels, cameras at 5MP up to 4K and 1TB to 32TB of recording space. On a typical kit here (the median), you get about 57 days of non-stop recording before the oldest footage is recorded over — our estimate at normal settings. Recorder makes: Hikvision, HiLook, Longse, Prolux and Tiandy.
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5MP Kits: your questions answered
How many days of footage do kits in this range keep?
It comes down to three things: the size of the drive, how many cameras are recording and their resolution. As a rough guide, if just one camera is recording non-stop, every terabyte gives you around 46 days of 5MP footage or around 23 days of 4K footage. On a typical kit here, it's about 57 days. Each kit's card shows its own estimate — and if you only record when something moves, footage lasts longer.
Channels and cameras — what's the difference?
Think of channels as how many cameras the recorder will take, and cameras as the number you actually get. The recorders here have between 4 and 32 channels. With spare channels, you can add cameras later and keep the same recorder.
What's in the box?
An NVR plus matching cameras, checked to work together. Every kit here comes with a hard drive. Every part, with its model number, is listed on each kit's own page.
How much do kits in this range cost?
Prices for the in-stock kits here go from £236.68 to £4,902.35 including VAT. The figure on each card is what that kit costs.
5MP CCTV Kits: complete camera and recorder bundles
A 5MP kit pairs a set number of 5-megapixel cameras with a recorder that already has hard drive storage fitted, so you are not sourcing cameras, a recorder and a drive separately. This range covers 4-channel kits built around Hikvision cameras, mixing bullet-style (fixed, tube-shaped, usually for a clear forward view) and turret-style (dome-shaped, common on walls and ceilings) models.
How to choose
- Camera style — bullet cameras (DS-2CD1053G0) suit a direct, visible-deterrent view; turret cameras (DS-2CD3356G2) suit a more discreet, wide-coverage mount. Some kits mix one of each.
- Number of cameras — kits in this range come with 1, 2 or 4 cameras on a 4-channel recorder, so check how many spare channels you need for future additions.
- Storage size — recording capacity ranges from 1TB up to 6TB across the kits; more storage generally means more days of footage before older recordings are overwritten.
- Resolution mix — one kit pairs a 5MP camera with a 4K camera, useful if you want one higher-resolution view point covered.
Match camera count and style to the areas you actually need to cover, then pick the storage size for how long you want footage retained.
5MP Kits — frequently asked questions
What does 5MP mean for a CCTV camera?
It refers to the camera's resolution, 5 megapixels, which generally gives a sharper image than lower-resolution cameras when reviewing footage.
What's the difference between the bullet and turret cameras in these kits?
The DS-2CD1053G0 is a bullet-style camera, a fixed tube shape often used for a visible, direct view, while the DS-2CD3356G2 is a turret-style dome, typically more discreet on walls or ceilings.
How much recording storage do I need?
This range offers kits from 1TB up to 6TB; larger storage generally allows more days of footage to be kept before older recordings are overwritten, though this depends on camera count and settings.
