Re: Recommended CCTV devices

[RickH <passport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 19, 11:19=A0am, "SBH" <Meanie.B...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Without spending a great deal of money, I would like to install a basic
> wireless security system preferably using a motion sensor and night visio=
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> camera, though night vision isn't crucial and I can do without if it
> increases cost and a receiver which has the capability to add more camera=
s
> when needed. I can hook the system to my TV and I still have an unused VC=
R
> which I can use for recording or even use my DVR. Therefore, can anyone
> recommend systems or separate devices to combine as a system?
>
> I have searched and found people selling used wireless cameras on Craigsl=
ist
> but I would like to know if cameras and receivers are compatible with eac=
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> other? Can I simply purchase a camera and receiver separately to work
> together?
>
> Also, how does a motion activated camera control the recording device or =
do
> I need a separate motion activated device to control the recording device=
?
>
> Thank you for all the help as I want to learn as much about this as I can=
.

I'd look into IP based cameras, put up as many as you want, each just
appears as a network device on your LAN.  Then get some software (even
freeware) to manage them.  Take the computer video out to a TV or
channel modulator.  The advantage is that you can also do remote
monitoring, multiplexing, motion sensing, recording, etc. at no extra
cost for hardware.  And the wired cameras can go over cheap cat5 or
use wireless cameras into a wireless LAN if you dont have a problem
changing batteries frequently.