TCLUG, Interesting that this discussion should come up. I have been looking at setting up a trial system to get a handle on how this operates. I did have a conversation with the bluecherry folks in MO about cameras. Still pretty confusing on which direction to go. I was interested in buying one ip camera, as we have the network and poe switches available. They recommended ip network cameras have best video, ACTI...best outdoors, best for zoneminder are model 1231 or 1431. I have not done the research yet on these. For indoors, the dome model 3001 or 3401. If you want network pan/tilt use Trendnet. Still confusing when first looking at it. They also said you need to use v1.24, which is not in the repositories but is on there website. Anyone else have any thoughts. Maybe should have a zoneminder install fest??? Tom Thomas Rieff GreenCare 1717 3rd Avenue Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 344-8314 Office (507) 344-8316 Fax (507) 381-0660 Cell