Re: home video camera question- outside security

["Robert L Bass" <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"KOS" wrote:
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> Hi.  I am thinking of buying a camera to be installed outside my house...

OK, first a disclosure.  I sell cameras online so I might be biased in
favor of you visiting my website.

Now for the cost part.  If there is plenty of light in the viewed area
at night, almost any weather resistant camera will do. You can spend
$100~150 or so. The problem is few truly inexpensive cameras are
rated for use at New England's winter temperatures.  If you don't
have decent lighting in the covered area, you'll need a camera with IR
LEDs (a ring of infrared lights around the lens).  Cost on these adds
very little.  Useful range is around 25 to 50% of whatever is claimed
by the manufacturer.  :^)

If you use your PC as a recording device you'll save considerably
over the cost of most profesional DVR's.  Otherwise, add around
$400 or $500 for recording.

All professional cameras can be viewed directly from any TV that
has a "video" input.  That's the yellow RCA jack on the back. The
same is true of virtually all DVR's.  You only need a standard
"RCA" cable.

Most of the folks here are professional alarm and/or vieo
installers. Everyone has his favorite brand. Clinton Electronics
has decent price and quality. There are tons to choose from so
take your time. Speco is another brand you should look at.

Hope that helps.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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