Re: video surveillance

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

FrankLee wrote:
> Does anybody know of a good home video surveillance system?
>
> I have a neighbor who has been periodically vandalizing our property
> over the past 3 years. I want to set up a hidden camera system to
> record him. The police said they can't do anything unless I catch him
> on camera.
>
> He does a couple hundred $ of damage per year. And I'm afraid for the
> safety of my family.
>
> My budget is about $300 but maybe can go higher. I have a good working
> pc I can use for a system.
>
> Any suggestions/ideas helpful.

Would a simple webcam inside a window work?  Or is it a dark area that
this damage is occurring in?  Does the camera need to be outdoors, and
do you need more than one?