RE: Re: [OT]ish IP based cctv camera recomendations

["Neil Ball" <neilball@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the info Colin

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Due to the layout of the yard it is only necessary to use a single camera
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I was thinking along the lines of a single camera feeding straight to an
ADSL router and emailing still images on detection of movement during the
hours of darkness. This would also allow for live images to be viewed from
the web. The issue is to try and find suitable cameras & software to
make i=
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simple to administer and manage ad at the same time to be god value rather
than =A3=A3=A3. The IR illumination does sound worthwhile so I=92ll do
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research to see what I can find.

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Neil B

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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Colin Smith
Sent: 16 September 2006 12:31
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: [OT]ish IP based cctv camera recomendations

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Greetings Neil,
IP cameras will require a computer network + Network Switch + PC to=20
record the footage. 3 Network cameras streaming content will test the=20
network's ability to handle all the data.

Cameras will need to be waterproof if they are going to be outside!
Or at least in waterproof housings. Also positioned suitably so they=20
themselves do not become targets for theft

IR floodlights are a good choice. They leave the area completely dark=20
to the human eye, but to a good camera it will look almost as good as=20
daylight. Also think about where the shadows will fall. Have several=20
lights from different angles (Not pointing directly at the camera)

For positioning the cameras think about what you are trying to=20
capture. If cameras are to far away from the scene then you will=20
record footage of someone stealing items - That you know already.

Think a little clever - a vehicle has to arrive and depart. Would it=20
be possible to place IR floodlights say at some gates have them=20
pointing directly at someone coming straight to the gates. This=20
should illuminate the registration plates and also the vehicle cab=20
and occupants. The IR light would not necessarily be detected by the=20
crimes. The lights bulbs themselves can give of a red 'tale tail'=20
glow, but the crimes would need to know this. Because it is night=20
they will probably have headlights on and this can blind a camera if=20
they come directly at the camera. This might not be all bad! if it=20
gives a clear view at the occupants as the vehicle passes by. There=20
are cameras that can compensate for this but you are looking at $$$.

Depending on the financial spend, the entry level I would suggest (At=20
least in this neck of the woods New Zealand) would be something like=20
the Pacom Light Kit - 4x cameras 4channel DVR and 15" LCD monitor.
http://www.pacom. <http://www.pacom.com.au/product.asp?id=3D58.>
com.au/product.asp?id=3D58. Not sure if they are in=20
the UK. But it gives you a starting point. (Cameras supplied in kit=20
are not waterproof) Hope this helps.

Colin Smith=20



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