Thanks for the responses. Seems to be a bit of a mixed picture in terms of the hikivision. 
  
Looking in the same price area then I saw that there is also a brand called Dahau, which I think is a Chinese company similar to hikivision. 
  
I also saw a brand called vivotek. So not sure if anyone has used these.  
  
The axis seem to be a very good brand but cost is to high for me. 
  
Another choice could be a samsung tech win. Any ideas?