What's the best way to set up a home exterior security camera system?

bobseditsu

I want to put up a camera (with night vision) on the front of my house, pointed at the road to record nighttime activities.

I want to record the video onto my computer.

I have several questions:

1. What's an effective and cheap way to do this?

2. What kind of camera should I look for? I'm thinking possibly using a standard Logitech webcam. Good idea?

3. What software do I use to receive the video & record it?

Thanks in advance.

Answer
Effective... get a decent quality video camera. Cheap, try using a webcam (quality of picture leaves much to be desired).

Best suggestion is to talk to a local electronics store. They will know how to set it up and best hardware to use.

Logitech webcam no good at handling moving pictures. Frame rates way too slow.

You might also want to look for issues of Canadian Security Magazine. Always good suggestions in there for home & business security at semi-affordable prices.

When you get the cam, it will supply you with a very basic vid record software. Try going to google ask looking up video recording software...

Using hand held camcorders for home security...?

Nydine

I am wondering if it is possible to use a hand held camcorder for a home security camera.

Would it be possible to link it up so the footage is recorded live on the computer?

If so...how would you go about doing it?

Answer
My friend uses a handicam but it runs continuously. I bought a simple Logitech web cam & point it out the window over my front door. The camera has a motion sensor & the included software is easy to set up so video is only recorded to your hard drive when something is actually happening. This makes for some great office pranks, too!

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