Re: home security camera - any good?

["Doug" <not@xxxxxxxx>]

The camera will probably work fine for the purpose you described, the I/R is
unlikely to work to the distance claimed but that won't matter, and there
seems to be some confusion as to whether its a 1/4 or 1/3 CCD camera. Either
way it should be OK.

Doug

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"sammy" <sammy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>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
>
>
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