Re: CCTV

[Nigel Orr <Nigel.Orr@xxxxxxx>]

I've not tried video switching yet (only on one camera at the mo'), but
there are relays specifically designed for video (co-ax contacts?  probably
not :-) ) and there are IC video muxes about too- but I guess you're
looking for an off-the-shelf type of solution?  I'm hoping to use Comfort
to manage the video switching, but it's not a particularly high priority so
could take a year or two.

I've seen a card designed for use with PCs/Windows, which can take (IIRC) 4
or 8 inputs, and switch to them depending on control inputs, then record on
PC (it might have a video out too).  If you like, I'll ask the person that
has it and give you more detail...

>3. What is the best way to record?  An old VCR or a PC with Capture
card.

I'd plump for the VCR.  Ideally if you want to present the info to the
police it'd probably be more credible on tape, with time recorded on top,
than on a ZIP disc... if you just want it for your own interest, PC is
easier to index, and access remotely.  You can get time lapse VCRs from the
likes of http://www.cpc.co.uk.

>permanently connected to the Net via my Home Highway.  What's the best
way
>to have the camera output sent to my desk at work?

Email, or ftp upload, assuming they will incoming ports as they are doing
with ADSL.  If they don't, then a web server on otto would do nicely.

Nigel


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