Re: need help with home IP camera choice

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

modernizm@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I want to install one outdoor camera so I can see who is at my door or
> perhaps loitering at the bottom of my stairs.  I want ot monitor this
> activity from my PC one floor above the door.   I have no need to view
> this remotely from any pc around the world....
>
>  As I am in process of framing the house, so I can choose a camera
> that needs a 110 volt line, or it can be power over ethernet.  I want
> to limit sending on the camera to $200 to $300.  The area will be lit
> at night by a motion detector, so I don't need lighting built into
> camera.   I have no need to record what's going on either....  I
> suppose I need the camera to have a motion detector built into it so
> it is not constantly running.   Will I need software installed on PC
> to view images from camera?   thanks much for any help!  Jim

I think you'll have trouble finding much choice in sub-$300 IP cameras,
especially those than support Power-over-Ethernet.  From your "wish
list" I think you really might be better off with a simple analog camera
and monitor (even an old 13" TV or something will do), or if you REALLY
need to view it on your computer, just using a basic analog capture card
or USB dongle (check out the Adaptec GameBridge).

Leaving the camera on constantly is not an issue; the only consideration
might be to turn off the monitor when you're not using it to avoid burn-in.