Re: home security camera - any good?

["sammy" <sammy@xxxxxxxxx>]

I found the specs on the camera. They mean nothing to me of course. I'm
hoping someone with knowledge of cameras like this can tell me if it will be
adequate as a front entry (front door) camera.

      CV32
      Camera Type   Professional
      Image Sensor   1/3" CCD Sharp B/W
      Resolution   420 TV Lines
      Outdoor Use   Yes
      IP Rating   IP65
      Focal Length   3.6mm
      Focus Type   Fixed
      Night Vision   Yes
      Number of IR LEDs and Range   24, up to 45ft
      IR LED Control   Automatic, CDS Sensor
      Min. Illumination   0 lux
      IR Wavelength   850nm
      Video Output   RCA
      TV System   NTSC
      Microphone   No
      Motion Detection   No
      Viewing Angle   70 Degrees
      Electronic Shutter   1/50(1/60) ~ 1/100,000 sec
      BLC   No
      AGC   Auto
      ELC   Auto
      Line Lock   Auto
      Iris Control   No
      Gamma Correction   >0.45
      White Balance   Auto
      Sun Shield   Yes
      IR Cut Filter   No
      Housing Material   Aluminum
      Housing Color   Platinum Silver
      Signal/Noise Ratio   >48dB
      Lens Mount type   M12
      Camera Bracket   Yes
      Pan/Tilt/Zoom   No
      Pan Travel   N/A
      Pan Speed Manual   N/A
      Pan Speed Preset   N/A
      Tilt Speed   N/A
      Operating Temperature    -14°F ~ 122°F
      Operating Humidity   0.95
      Camera Power Input   DC 12V 400mA
      Power Adapter Input   AC 120V 60Hz
      LED Power Indicator   Yes
      Dimensions   8.7" x 3.35" x 3.35"
      Weight   2lbs


Thanks,

Sammy