Security Camera pays off

[woodlandfarms]

I ordered a camera from these guys and they are in the US. Most ebay items are out of China. I am sure this comes from china, just that I have someone in the US to ask questions to....

eDigitalDeals - DVR Systems, CCTV Surveillance, PTZ, SanDisk Flash Memory Cards, and Sony Memory Stick

Also, I ordered a DVR from these guys...

KingOfGadgets.com

Again, this is no recommendation. Just a couple of nights of research.

 

[Tororider]

WoodlandFarms this is a great post. I would like to put a system out at our pole barn, as we aren't there a lot
They have a deal on the four cam system at Costco right now.

Click Here

This system is a dvr, but it says it has a usb output. Would this allow you to access the camera system through the internet? I am pretty savy technically speaking, but have never tried to remotely access a computer via the internet.

Congrats on your catch, look forward to hearing how your new purchase turns out.

MikePA: Corrected link.

 

[Tororider]

Lets see if this link works.

Click Here

Hrmm,
Still isn't working, but try copying and posting. It is originally a $499.99 system on sale for $299.99

MikePA: Corrected link.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I know the system you speak of.

As far as I know (and it is just enough to be dangerous) you cannot access this system over the internet directly.

The USB connection intrigues me. Macs do not really use USB outside of keyboards and such. It might be possible with a PC to get the info you need out of it and with software get the online results you desire. I read the info and it sounds like to me it only allows you to see the hard drive if you use USB. You could download files but you would not have any immediate satisfaction of monitoring your system live or near live. A call to Q-See would be in order (I called them a year ago and they were very cool about answering product questions) - 714.998.3440

You could also connect the system to your computer (using the OUT TO MONITOR) connection. You would still need to have some sort of a DV (Digital Video) to Firewire or USB converter. Then you could have the converted video be monitored by a program on your computer, which would then email you and allow you access to view it live. This was the method I had planned to use all along until I cobbled this new system together.

Today is the day I get my upgraded gear. More pix and info late tonight and tomorrow...

Carl

 

[3RRL]

Hey Carl,
This is a great thread. Thanks for sharing all that information and also how you nabbed that pink geek. I will be following the results of your newly acquired gadgets and anxiously await your review of their performance. I'm sure I will be using your information to set up a similar system for my property.
Thanks,

 

[woodlandfarms]

I just found this manual online for the Costco recorder. It does have a PC software componenet that allows you to install this software on your PC and control the DVR through the USB Cable ( I am looking for more anacronyms). It does not appear that you can have emailed notices.

Q-See

Dang, the file is too big. Go to this site to get the manual

Carl

 

[RedRocker]

Here's a great addition to your camera setup.
OutdoorLife - Remote-Control Hunting

 

[RonMar]

Great thread woodland farms, you explain things well. the motion sensing software and E-mail allert are pretty high end features in my experience, but I havn't looked into anything in this area in a while. It is cool that you were able to accomplish it so inexpensively.

Here is another source for cameras and monitoring solutions, polarisusa.com. Havn't dealt with them personally, but have used them for reference information on a few occasions during various projects. One thing they do list with their cameras that have IR illumination is the number of LED's in the package and a max useable range in feet under IR illumination.

For my .02, if it is a security camera, a B/W camera has the edge. Most color cameras shift to BW mode in low light when you use the IR lighting anyway, unless you have a lot of light geting to the camera. A pure B/W camera will be sharper than a color camera operating in B/W mode.

Let us know how the new cameras perform.

 

[bones1]

Nice post here.One of the easiest ways to monitor is to use an ip camera like these Security Cameras, Video Surveillance Camera Systems & CCTV Video Security. Surveillance equipment. connected to a router with cat 5 cable and some software like this Blue Iris - Home.

 

[john_bud]

. A pure B/W camera will be sharper than a color camera operating in B/W mode.

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Maybe so, but we wouldn't be able to ridicule the putrid pink purloiner.

jb