Comments on: Home Security Cameras: Catching The Bad Guys In The Act

By: Free Blog

Free Blog — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:23:25 +0000

Mofukra..I think you are kind of funny. How much would that job cost me if I were to hire you?

By: maston h

maston h — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:52:23 +0000

Wireless cameras can work, keep in mind you still require a power source for the camera and the receiver you just free yourself of the wire between the two. Unfortunately they are can get interference worse then a wired camera, as metal and other electronic devices can cause interference. For a business a long term solution would be a hard wired system, for spying on friends etc. wireless would work. Have fun!

By: ezlayedback

ezlayedback — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:13 +0000

I would think that with the way the world is he is preparing for the worst and being smart!..And I would question about whether or not im being paranoid about this situation…but hey that`s just me!

By: ucoaroonz

ucoaroonz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:00 +0000

I don't see why that would be a problem as you are allowed to carry digital cameras, etc… on board. I would suggest that you still check with the TSA http://www.tsa.gov/ they have a complete list of what you can and can not bring on the aircraft with you.

Hope this helps and have a great flight!

By: niceperson44

niceperson44 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:37:54 +0000

No you hook up your system to your vcr I have the same thing & I use the same tape over & over

By: WPBlog Shop

WPBlog Shop — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:14:57 +0000

Placeing the camera in that position is not going to do much good. If someone breaks in to your house what are you going to see? The tops of their heads is what. You can show the cops that it was a bald guy or what hair color he had. Maybe you should put up a sign that says “look up”. Besides that, good video. I am installing a system myself right now.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:49:05 +0000

How is the security camera at night? Does the led put off a lot of light? Could you upload camera footage from the night? Thanks

By: Blogger

Blogger — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:18:06 +0000

i didnt like the soffet location that is a very weak location ,that my opinion maybe lower an drill into some wood or brick but good video …

By: Paladin_Slayer

Paladin_Slayer — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:54:52 +0000

OVC and the Spy shop both sell systems that record to Dvds. Some systems are motion detection activated, so you are only recording when the unit picks up something moving. Electricity in our area to run the system is about 5 cents an hour when it is in operation. If you have the type of system you are speaking about, use a backup battery and turn the monitor off and it is not that expensive.

By: ikunspel

ikunspel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:50:52 +0000

Best and Cheap are oxymorons, no such thing.
As for the software to use, that would all depend on the video card you have. Different card mfg's use different codecs as well as drivers, most cards come with the software.
All that aside, if you are looking for quality you should go with a standalone embedded DVR instead of a PC based solution. Personally I prefer Linux Units over the gussied up Windows PC units, all a matter of stability. If you do decide to go with a PC based unit, it is best to keep the PC dedicated to the video. Regardless of the power of the system, you will run into memory as well as drive issues if you use the system for every day tasks. Recording video uses alot of resources, Home PC's are not designed to take this kind of abuse, standalone DVR's are… that is their Job, PC's are designed for word processing, software apps and games.

There is more information on Video Surveillance as well as other security related topics on my website. The Video Surveillance article goes through the ins and outs of the technology, it may help answer some of your questions. The URL is http://www.keepsafesystems.ca