security Security Camera for DIY Security Camera System (DIY WiFi Security Camera Guide)

[LamboLimo]

I really liked the idea of the DIY security system in the LTT video (Nest Cams are a BIG RIPOFF - DIY WiFi Security Camera Guide). I am a huge fan of the idea of getting rid of a monthly fee and keeping my security footage secure. I want to do something similar to the video, using a dedicated system with HDD's in a raid array to store the footage and run an open source security software. However I don't want to create my own cameras using Raspberry PI's and 3D printed housing. I would like to get some cameras that I can use outdoors. Just from the research I have done it looks like I would need IP cameras so I can transfer the footage to my NAS over my network. However everything I find seems to already come with a central box that comes with the cameras. Would it just be smarter to find a set of camera's that can transfer footage to my storage server and use the software that comes with the unit or would trying to buy the cameras separately be a cheaper and better approach? If anyone could suggest products for either approach please let me know. 

[Biomecanoid]

1 hour ago, LamboLimo said:

I really liked the idea of the DIY security system in the LTT video (Nest Cams are a BIG RIPOFF - DIY WiFi Security Camera Guide). I am a huge fan of the idea of getting rid of a monthly fee and keeping my security footage secure. I want to do something similar to the video, using a dedicated system with HDD's in a raid array to store the footage and run an open source security software. However I don't want to create my own cameras using Raspberry PI's and 3D printed housing. I would like to get some cameras that I can use outdoors. Just from the research I have done it looks like I would need IP cameras so I can transfer the footage to my NAS over my network. However everything I find seems to already come with a central box that comes with the cameras. Would it just be smarter to find a set of camera's that can transfer footage to my storage server and use the software that comes with the unit or would trying to buy the cameras separately be a cheaper and better approach? If anyone could suggest products for either approach please let me know. 

I believe the best solution for DIY are Raspberry PI's. The are also dummy cameras that people get just to scare people off. You can use those as a casing for your PI's

[Electronics Wizardy]

You can buy the indivual IP cames on their own, ive done this a few time, and it works fine. Then just put a IP camera dvr on a computer, like zoneminder, blueiris and others andyour good to go.