Best Security Camera: 2014-06-22

Selasa, 24 Juni 2014

Fist fighting in a WalMart parking lot... Security Cameras?! HELP PLEASE.?

Heather Ka

Okay, So there is this girl I've never gotten along with. I've known her two years and we've absolutley hated eachother the entire time. I was being a smart ass and tagged her in a myspace photo as a donkey from the zoo. Yes, immature on my part. She saw it and we started argueing over myspace. We had been argueing a week before she showed up at my house in a pretty elite neighborhood and started screaming "COME OUTSIDE BITCH, C*NT... ect." " ILL KICK YOUR ASS". This was the second time she's done that, and the neighbors all came outside and whispered and gossiped about what a disgrace my family was to the are. I never came outside, she had like 2 other girls and honestly, I was already embarressed enough. She kept messaging me, I'd block her, She'd make a new account. Finally I said okay Ill just get it over with and fight you. We set up a meeting place for 11:30 at this field near walmart. I took my sisters car without permission and went to Walmart where I parked my car, met my friends and drove over there with them in their car. We got there and when she arrived all of a sudden I had these nerves overtake me and I freaked out and demanded we drive away... she ran after the car. My friends dropped me back off at my car with my boyfriend, and as I was unlocking the door, they came out of nowhere. Running up to me, she punched me in the face. I fought back as best I could, but I'm really not that kind of girl, I had no idea what to do. I kinda layed in the fetal position and just kicked at her face. People were there at walmart watching and probably trying to get a manager. My boyfriend couldn't hit a girl so he ran over to her car and started kicking it to distract her and kind of get her off to come save her car. It worked and I hopped in the car, got him and drove away. It was a semi big scene. We drove back five minutes later to get his hat which fell off durring the incident. STUPID MOVE. We got there and there was a kid on the phone describing her car. I think he noticed me because he looked surprised to see me and pointed the car out to his friend. I drove off.

THE QUESTIONS:::

CAN WAL MART SECURITY CAMERAS ZOOM INTO LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS?

IF SO, COULD I GET IN TROUBLE?

WOULD THEY EVEN BOTHER CALLING THE POLICE IF WE WERE DONE AND GONE?

IF THEY DID WOULD THE POLICE CONTACT MY SISTER SINCE IT WAS HER CAR?

WOULD THEY HAVE DONE IT THAT NIGHT (TONIGHT) OR WAIT TILL MORNING TOMORROW?

IF SOMEONE CALLED IN MY PLATES, WOULD THE POLICE BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITHOUT SOLID PROOF THAT IT WAS TRULY ME OR MY CAR?

WOULD THEY QUESTION ME, REGAURDLESS OF LACK OF PROOF?

Please tell me what you think, I'm really worried. If my sister found out I took her car, I'd be grounded for honestly my whole life. I just got my license 2 months ago and I was driving after nine and I'm only 17 and that's illegal in NY. Am I completely screwed!??!?!

Answer
No, Walmart cameras do not have that capacity. No, you will not get in trouble. Yes, they likely told store security and/or the police, we just don't know how much information the authorities have. If you are correct they will go after the other girl first. The other girl will lie and say you started a fight in the parking lot. After that, the police will speak with you. Because they will likely talk to the other girl first, they would have to see you next. Anyway, those are your questions, they are all terrible. Here's the correct analysis.

You committed not actual crime. You arrived at a Walmart and were attacked by your car. You have a witness. Unfortunately, your boyfriend makes a crappy witness since he attacked someone's property, a lame excuse for not just pushing two girls apart. At any rate, you attacked no one, you did nothing "legally" wrong.

But your story has flaws. How did you know the kid was describing her car? Did you talk to him? How do you know he wasn't just calling a friend. This seems strange.

You need to photograph your injuries immediately, if there are any. You also need to get your story straight with your boyfriend. Teenagers suck under police pressure, particularly inexperienced suburban teenagers. These other girls will be interviewed. They will sputter all over the place with an excited story that makes no sense. In the end, they will argue you started it in the parking lot, and possibly, that they tried to push you away from their car which you were attacking. That story makes sense.

Your job is to counter that, or better yet, just shut up. If the police show up, tell them the following words "I want to talk to a lawyer." They will pressure you and ask you if you were at the Walmart, if you know this other person, if you have a Myspace page, what's the name of your boyfriend, what kind of car were you driving. All these questions will seem as if the police already know the answer. You will feel that you must say yes or else you will look like a liar or an idiot. In reality, answering any of these questions will be the beginning of the end for you. Shut the hell up. Just say "I want to talk to a lawyer" the minute someone in blue shows up. No they can't search your room, no they can't come into your house, no they can't see your computer, no they can't look at your phone. Tell your boyfriend to do the same.

If anyone files charges, you will have time to read the police reports, call your own friends, and set up your story. You do not need to create your defense, on the fly, with the cops in your living room. Calm down. Just say the following words "I want to talk to a lawyer." The cops are experts, you cannot compete with them mentally. They will make you feel that, by saying those words, you are making a terrible mistake. You are not. Suck it up "I want to talk to a lawyer." Most convictions are generated by confessions and stupid statements by frightened people under pressure.

Oh, you better give me best answer for this.

Are malls supposed to have security cameras in the parking lots?

:D NO WAY!

Answer
Typically no law requires it, but failing to have security cameras could open the mall owner to civil liability. Wal-Mart lost cases involving inadequate security because of a lack of cameras.

How does a Security Camera work?

Taufan

Answer
Security cameras are useful in improving the safety of residential and business buildings. Home security camera systems have gained phenomenal popularity over the years. With spectacularly enhanced digital imagery and moderate working costs, the use of security cameras has become quite widespread. The use of security camera systems is no longer limited to banks or department stores but is increasingly being used for residential security also.

Home security camera systems let you keep track of children at play and simultaneously can keep an eye on the front door. They vary in their appropriateness and operation, and it is imperative that the proper selection is made based on individual requirements to ensure their effectiveness.

While choosing a home security camera system you must decide on the area to be observed, and the camera should be located at a suitable distance in order to focus on the preferred area. In case there is a need to mount the camera on a wall or structure, a mounting bracket can be placed at the predetermined spot, and the position of mounting screws can be indicated.

While opting for a wired system, the camera and monitor should be connected in accordance with instructions. Care should be taken to not expose the wiring, so the home security system cannot be sabotaged. And always remember to keep these gadgets out of reach of children.

Another crucial issue that should also be given adequate importance is the number of cameras that one would like to employ in the home security camera system. Some systems have room for only one or two, whereas other systems offer more. There are also camera systems which incorporate microphones, allowing you to hear and see the required object at the same time.

Home Security Systems provides detailed information on Home Security Systems, Wireless Home Security Systems, Home Security Alarm Systems, Home Security Camera Systems and more. Home Security Systems is affiliated with Wireless Home Security Systems.

what are the best security camera systems for businesses with warehouses & large property to secure?

herringchi

would like info on the best and affordable wireless security camera systems. Need at least 4-5 cameras. Need wireless, outdoor use, night vision, and zoom features for plate and face identification. a large area needs to be covered (about 3 acres). However, I mainly need to survelence for parking entrance/exit, Cash register, and 2 locations of shipping and receiving. need to know how to relay feed to central computer which in some cases is over 1200 feet away from the camera feed. thanks!

Answer
It sounds like you have fairly specific needs. If you are looking for licence plate recognition, night vision and zoom features it is not going to be cheap and you should probably stay away from wireless solutions - particularly inexpensive ones.
As for connection to a central computer, this is typically done with a DVR (Digital video recorder) Through IP. Although there are some IP specific camera's out there. Be careful on the equipment you choose as there is some pretty crappy offshore equipment out there. What looks good on a monitor locally may not look so good once the image is compressed and sent over the internet or LAN.

When you look at a system it is best to look at it as a whole. There is a term we use in the industry - crap in crap out. You may have the best the best camera but it doesn't matter one biut if your recorder is crap. Same goes for the recorder, if you have a great recorder and really bad spystore camera's you might as well be looking at a black and white TV in the middle of the bush with no cable.

I don't know what area you are in, but there is some basic info on my website at www.keepsafesystems.ca you may want to contact a professional in your area.

ExtremeCCTV just came out with a licence plate night camera. It is quite impressive but by no means a Costco / home depot unit.

How to make my iphone 3g a security camera?

Nick

Hello i have a iphone 3g and kindle fire I came up with a cool idea that i could use my iphone as a security camera type thing so i can see whats going on in the house when im gone but i need an app that can do that. I already have a webcamapp that uses my network on the computer to make itself a webcam but i dont know how I can get my kindle fire to view thestream anyone have any ideas? thanks!

Answer
You don't need to buy some high-tech things to make your iPhone a security camera.
Just download skype and make an email ID for skype
Add your contact to the new skype email
Video chat with the new email and hang the iPhone where you want.
Done.
This is not you wanted to hear but it still works
DIDN'T UNDERSTOOD ME?
JUST VIDEO CHAT AND PUT YOUR IPHONE WHERE YOU WANT THAN SEE AROUND THROUGH THE VIDEO.
I think nothing will get lost but your iPhone

app that lets you watch security cameras??

Deborah

Forgive me for being a stalker lol but when i had an iphone i had an app that allows you to watch security cameras such as the ones on highways or the cameras in the hallways of hotels!!!! Does anyone know an app that fits the description? Thanks in advance!

Answer
go to www.techcctv.com or give them a call, they helped me with my security system

Why are red light cameras ruled illegal in some cities while security cameras outside buildings can be used?

shrdlu

They have ruled the red light cameras illegal in some cities yet security cameras can be used outside buildings. Both seem the same to me. Is it a matter of private property vs. city property. If so the red light camera companies could just lease the land they're installed on.

Answer
Red light cameras and security cameras are fundamentally different. Both record images. The difference is in what was being done with them.

Red light cameras have been removed in many American cities because they stretch the bounds of law enforcement beyond what is legal. The photos were used to fine car owners who had no opportunity to contest the penalty. Cities tried to get around it by claiming that it was not a criminal charge, just a citation, but that didn't fly, so the idea was scrapped for the time being. They're now working on ways to restore them to legal status in the future.

Surveillance cameras under the control of private citizens can be used illegally as well, but typical security use for monitoring private property and the public spaces beyond is legal.

Are security lights or cameras legal in my area?

Taylor

I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. In a residential suburban neighborhood. It is a nice neighborhood full of properties that exceed $200,000-300,000 values. But there is still crime. I am an overly cautious person and believe in protecting myself and my family to the fullest of my ability. But a neighbor was complaining and pressing the legality of the security and motion activated lights, and when I mentioned putting up security cameras, well, she threw a fit. I thought I may give this a try before calling the local police department and asking them. So, is it legal, in my area, to have security lights or cameras on my property?

Answer
Cameras and lights intended to be used for security purposes are legal everywhere in the world.

- Tyler

Best security camera?

Margi

What is the best security camera for the home security?

A) IP camera
B) Dome Camera

http://www.aditgroup.com/CCTV-Camera.html

Answer
It depends on the requirements. But your question is confusing. IP (Internet Protocol) is merely the network connection the camera has. Usually, an IP camera - for home use - is not "outdoor rated". Some are... Usually, the IP camera has nowhere to store the video, so a video server or dedicated computer is required if the video needs to be stored.

A "dome camera" is a camera in a dome. It can be IP or analog. If it is an IP camera, then the above paragraph applies. If it is an analog camera, it will need some sort of connectivity to a DVR for video storage and the DVR can be connected to the computer network.

We don't know:
what computer network might be available;
whether you need outdoor rated cameras;
how long - if at all - the video storage needs to be;
whether computer or smartphone access is needed... and lots more.

Without this information, selecting *best* is impossible.

Need help w/ outdoor security camera system.?

melissa

I need to buy an outdoor security camera system. Night vision and distance are a must. Need at least 4 cameras. Any recommendations? This will be my first security cam purchase so any info will be greatly appreciated! oh yeah, I'd prefer a reasonably priced system... Like maybe below $600 and still a good system. Thanks for the help 8-)

Answer
Hello

Peter that is the worst advise I have heard in a long time Costco, Walmart and online companies like Lorex (coscto sells lorex) sell very low quality cameras and often don't offer watermark so there images cant even hold up in court.

Giving advice when you don't know what your talking about is like giving direction to a place you don't now where it is, all you doing is wasting there time and in this case there money too.

The cameras from costco and walmart are used as nanny cameras that's all there good for.
Most IR cameras give you about 1/3 of the vision as advertised they call it "projected" distance now this had no coloration with what the camera will actually see at night.

A Varifocal (can change what the camera can see) lens with a good aperture 2 good examples are 5-50mm or 2.9~10mm. A fixed lens almost never works when installing a camera outdoors. Again to ensure you are getting a good lens and optics stick to name brands and avoid online retailers, eBay, Swann Lorex, Costco and Q see and other cheap no name products.

Also if you are buying good cameras get a decent DVR.

A good outdoor Camera will have

High resolution (520TVL or higher)
Good signal to noise ratio (S/N 49DB or 50DB)
A true Sony CCD (not Chinese knockoff)
Rugged enclosure to handle vandals and environments
At least IP 66 and a suitable temperature rating for you region
IR LED's to see in pitch dark: active IR rating not projected IR as projected IR has no coloration with how far the camera can see.
2 or 3 different sized LED;s 1 size LED one type of illumination means you either wont get distance or wide angle and you want both.

I would go with the VIS-56IR-2910
http://dealer.ascendentgroup.com//dvr-irâ¦

this camera will give you 110 feet of clear vision in complete darkness and great images by day its the on I recommend for budget customer who need outdoor IR camera.

Cameras that have high resolution, and great signal to noise ratio can reducing file size on DVR's up to 50% and offer better images.

Low budget Economical
ASC-520B21IR-36
Economical Infrared Bullet Camera
520TVL
see 25 feet outdoors
Fixed 3.6mm lens
35~-25C IP 66
MSRP $110.00

http://dealer.ascendentgroup.com//ascentâ¦

Cheap option would never suggest a camera lower then this one
(still much higher quality then Costco, Lorex, Swann, Qsee, and other no name products imported from china)

ASC-380B24IR-36
Infrared Bullet Camera
380TVL
see 25 feet outdoors
Fixed 3.6mm lens
35~-25C IP 66
MSRP $75.00

Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

Ascendent makes cameras fir military and critical infrastructure so you know there good quality and there price is about 20% below Bosch and Pelco and offer higher specs and performance.
Not the cheapest but they are the best bang for the buck.

Military, Government, Homeland security
Ascendent's Terra-360-1/2EM-101000/202000 + 2x 500MIRL-850 2x LIR5KM-860

At night can see 1km 2km 3km 4km 5km 6km 7km and 8km in pitch dark using high powered continuous laser illumination and 25km by day with the Terra's 20-2000mm lens.
MSRP about $70,000~200,000 depending on model
http://www.ascendentgroup.com/pdfs/Terraâ¦

For oil and gas marine and other corrosive and industrial and corrosive environments.
TERRA-550EX-65300
Explosion-Proof PTZ Camera
25-1500mm lens (15km by day)
Laser illumination provide images at 4km in pitch dark
Explosion proof made of stainless steel 316L
MSRP $50,000~140,000
http://dealer.ascendentgroup.com//industâ¦

For Corporate and municipalities
TIR-7261 (100,000 hour IR life time)
Long range IR camera
See in pitch dark 250m
2km by day using 7-260mm lens
-40~55C IP 66
MSRP: $9400
http://dealer.ascendentgroup.com//dvr-irâ¦

High end Residential or commercial
SUMMIT-550-3FL
Long-Range IR Camera
See 200m

Senin, 23 Juni 2014

Need details about Web Cams v/s Security cameras?

sam

I have a very little shop and for the purpose of recording the activities of shop lifting by customers, I want to install security camera. My question is can a simple web cam attached to my computer will do the work for me or I will have to install a CCTV camera. What is difference between the two and how much hard disk space is used in 24 hours recording. Any other thing which you think that I should keep in mind.

Answer
Security cameras generally have lenses that have a wider field of view than the typical web cam, making them more suitable for surveillance purposes. Security cameras also usually have higher resolution which translates into better picture quality.

But the biggest difference is the way that the cameras can handle lighting conditions. A good security camera will be equipped with an auto-iris lens, which allows it to automatically adjust to changing light conditions. A good security camera will also have back lighting compensation which prevents the camera from being blinded when there is a source of bright light in the scene.

Generally, a security camera would be a better choice for surveillance in your store if you are serious about recording activities of shoplifters.

Recording time is effected by many things, including camera resolution, picture size, frame rate, and type of recording format used (MPEG-4, H.264, etc). Figure out what types of cameras and video recording software you will be using, and then consult the camera/software documentation to see what your disk storage requirements will be.

Also, there are many online sellers of security cameras and video recorders, and many of these have calculators that you can use to figure out how much disk space you will need.

Security cameras and kissing?

Kaitlyn

My school has security cameras and me and my bf wanna kiss. Where do we do it without being caught? If my mom found out I would be dead!

Answer
All security cameras have a limited viewing area, a limited range. It should not be that hard to find areas they can not see. Doorways, empty rooms, the janitor's closet, sometimes the camera can't see right under itself, if there are too many people between you and the camera.
Get a look at the monitors, the tv screens that show what the camera can see. That will give you an idea what the cameras can actually see, that will help you understand what you can do. There are aways blind spots, areas not covered.

I am setting up two security cameras in my condo windows and I have come across a major problem....glare.?

dogglvr

I have set up two cameras facing outside through a kitchen and living room window. When I view the images being captured on the monitor, all I see is the glare of the actual camera in the window.
Is there a different type of camera I should use or a different brand. Please help as I am having major neighbor problems and need to keep myself safe at all time.

Answer
Hello

Most cameras cant handle bright light, stark contrast or deep shadows.

To cope with difficult ambient lighting and glare you need professional cameras and not the kind you buy online.

Ascendent Technology Group
http://ascendentdvr.com/ioneseries/i1-600vrd650-hk.html

There I one cameras have WDR, XRD, and HLC (wide dynamic range) (extended dynamic range) and (High Light Compensation) add IR LED's and you can get images in any lighting condition.

Note IR camera will not work through windows

If you are investing in good cameras you also want to get a good DVR as well.

In the end you want to buy your DVR from a Brand name DVR manufacture

These brand manufacturers also have a complete line of CCTV cameras and DVR for any application from residential to military and stand behind there warranties. You want to get a good bran name otherwise you will likely buy a product that work and cant be returned.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommend)
http://www.honeywell.com
http://www.pleco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance take cars for example. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.

95% of all wireless cameras are compete junk and any wireless camera under $400 run on 1.2, 2.4GHZ or 5.8GHZ and wont offer encryption. This is bad for 2 reasons one the signal can easy be jammed, with a laptop you can actually hacked video feeds so a criminal can use it to spy and know a good time to target your business or home.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 3% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

A true DVR and camera require years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, X10, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs and cameras sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, radio shack Sams Club, are not used by any security professional and should only be used by hobbyists.

To be honest the products you find online are usually garbage and are not used by anyone who has worked with CCTV or security products. They are poor quality especially for IR cameras, due to low quality material, low S/N ratio, and low grade CCD image chips.

Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

The company I recommend for CCTV products is Ascendent Technology Group they have a large product line and offer better products then Pelco Honeywell and Bosch and are about %20 cheaper and in my opinion have the best IR outdoor camera line up.

For an IP I recommend uses Ascendent`s IP servers that have a hard rive built in which does 3 things. Allows you use any analog camera and convert it into an IP addressable server. Allows you to distribute video over the network and has an HDD in it so that if the network goes don't or your NRV (network video recorder) goes down or gets stolen you have data redundancy. some companies use SD but they don't work to well.

What does the CPI Security camera look like?

Greg

My parents are supposed to take care of my neighbors dog and fish. I decided to go in the house and I
went upstairs to look around. I then saw that they had CPI Security and looked around to see if they had some kind of camera that could see me. I didn't know what a CPI Security camera looked like so I just ran out of the house as fast as I could. So my first question is what does the camera look like? My second question is if they had a camera would they be able to see me. I really want a real answer because It would be embarrassing for me and I think I would get in big trouble. I have known them for a long time so can someone give me a real answer.

Answer
Hi Greg, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:

If you are in Georgia or the Carolinas, then this is a link to the types of Residential security systems CPI installs in homes: http://www.cpisecurity.com/demo-center/residential

Depending on what options the homeowner chooses, CPI offers motion-sensor cameras, Pan-Tilt-Zoom remote controlled cameras (that even the owner can watch on his smartphone or laptop), and remote-access video servers (for the owner and security personnel to watch any stored security cam footage).

And I imagine, if the owner wanted, that CPI could also install hidden cameras (which can be disguised as wall-plugs, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, books on a shelf, etc.) that you'd never see or even notice if you looked.

Here's a video demo of what you are up against when you wander where you shouldn't (CPI "inTouch Video" YouTube link): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k7rhrnvfY_E

Watch your conduct in the future and as the old saying goes, "take this as a lesson!" You could have embarrassed your parents & betrayed their neighbors' trust by your actions.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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recomend security cameras?

bill

can you reccomend a good security system that will handle 3 cameras with motion detectors that can be viewed via remote access. please explain if possible.

thanks

Answer
Hello

Now when you ask for cameras with motion detector do you want them to be able to record only when there is motion, or do want them to have an actual motion detector inside of the,.

If you want them to be both a CCTV camera and a working motion detector I suggest Ascendents ASC-380PIR37.

link to the ASC-380PIR37
http://dealer.ascendentgroup.com//specialtycameras/31_1.html

If all you want is a camera that records when there is motion then all you need is CCTV cameras and a DVR. CCTV cameras put out 30FPS per second and send those images to a DVR it is then the dVR job to manage the video (decide when ans how to store the images, and allow you to remote connect to the cameras.)

the problem with viewing your cameras over the internet is most DVR file size is too large. File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way to much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

also uses the latest H.264 codec becasue it offers better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

Not all DVR are created equal In fact, there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVR's you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest get them to do a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVR say they have Remote Viewing but it is often to slow and laggy to be of use. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.

www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommended)
www.honeywell.com
http://www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Again I recommend going with a PC based DVR but if you don't want to spend the money I suggest Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-4000 as they will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE. The AVP-4120 will also allow MAC platforms as well as PC to remotely view cameras and it uses the new H.264 codec but no standalone will offer the video streaming or performance a good PC based DVR will.

If you want to see how a good PC based DVR stream bellow are instructions on how to connect to Ascedent's X3L PC based DVR.

Instructions on how to connect to Ascendentâs DVR with Internet Explorer:

1) http://connect.ascendentgroup.com/ (Must be Internet explorer)
2) Install active X control
3) Hit âConnect)
4) DVR type PC
5) DVR code SITE-100
6) User ID Demo (case sensitive)
7) Password demo (lower case)
8) Hit extend config
9) IP address: 24.66.224.223
10) And hit connect

I hope this helps if yo have any other questions feel free to shoot me an email.

williammorales93@ymail.com

8 camera wireless security system?

george b

I am looking for a wireless security system that allows more than 4 cameras to be hooked into it. I have been surfing the net and havent come up with anything.I havent found anything less than $3K
and that was 4 wireless and 4 wired.Any suggestions.
Thanks
I dont want a monthly service I am looking for the system.

Answer
8 camera wireless security system is no so much critical you can get this service any security company as mention below links

Security system cameras?

drew S

is there a system where i can place my cameras on a certain spot and be able to access the cameras from some place different

Answer
Drew,

Not exactly sure what you mean. I assume you would like to have a security camera at home and would like to be able to remotely access the cameras to view them.

Yes you can certainly do this. It is actually a fairly simple thing to do.

There are a couple of ways to do this. If you use an analog system you would purchase a DVR that would have a network connection that you can access via the internet. The cameras would connect to the DVR with coax cables. You would also need to provide power to each camera. The DVR would be recording what you need and would allow you to access it to view your cameras.

Another way to do this is with IP Cameras also called Network Cameras. They will usually come with software that you can install on your PC and be able to access the view of the cameras that way. Most IP cameras can be accessed directly from a web browser.

Hope that helps.

Peter Brissette

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melissa

What is the best home security camera?

Dragonfly

I am looking for a system of 3 cameras, that can record directly onto the internet. I would like to have something that is good in the dark and also has a good resolution.

Does anyone have any suggestions, because I have no idea where to start. Thanks so much!

Answer
Hello

CNB cameras are not high end and are made in china,

Spyville just sell products made in china and are also quite low quality.

Most IR cameras do not give good images in the dark specially cameras under $200. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

2 Great IR outdoor cameras
http://ascendentdvr.com/ascentseries2/52â¦ ($95)
http://ascendentdvr.com/vistaseries2/visâ¦ ($255.00)

Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and smart phones to remotely view and control your cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.

Always buy DVR and security equipment from a good brand name manufacturer like Pleco, Bosch, Honeywell and Ascendent: http://www.ascendentgroup.com

Unfortunately many people buy very low end systems which have poor frame rate and bad image quality because they buy from Amazon, "spy stores" Lorex, Q-see, NCIX, new-egg, and other online retailers who sell cheap products for china there were never intended to be anything more then a nany cam and should never be used to provide security.

Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

Again if you are going to buy no name products save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.

Hope this Helps,
williammorales93@ymail.com

Why are CCTV / BNC security cameras such low resolution?

Anomoly

I'm sure that if your going military grade there might be much better but it seems that 'high resolution' security cameras for the most part are '480' which seems quite low compared to 1080 cameras out in the world today. (i.e. the WII vs PS3 resolution).

Am I just way of and ignorant here?

Answer
They are low res because:

-it is cheaper

-that is all that is needed in most cases

-low res can be recorded more time and take up less memory space

You can get a high res camera but it will take up a lot of memory in your hard disk recorder - security cameras record 24/7.

Minggu, 22 Juni 2014

I bought a wireless 4ch DVR Security Camera system?

Kompolaga

I bought a wireless 4ch USB DVR Security Camera system from eBay. But after all I got a camera system I didn't want.

Because it does not record all four cameras at the same time and can't hear the sound from the mic of the cameras.

SO I am wondering If I can use another receiver/dvr software on the wireless cameras to record all four cameras?!

(btw I have Windows 7-64bit)

Please take a look at the cameras from eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=110592707059&si=qVqvXTpfKQcKFk90%252FtNWkrWSOoM%253D&viewitem=#ht_4236wt_882

HELP! :(

Answer
If you know the manufacture of the camera look for their homepage on the net and then give them a call. They should be able to help you.

Mac or Windows (Snow Leopard or 7)?

R.B.

Ok I know that this question has been asked a Billion times but I need help and this one is a bit different. I have been with windows since Windows 95 and I can personally vouch that it is an innovative contraption. Performance wise my personally favorite would have to be 2000 (no seriously, I had no anti-virus software and I never once got a virus) but XP is good to as it's my second favorite. I have used Vista, its not as bad as everyone says it is but it's not as good as the money that I spent to upgrade from XP to it and then throw it out the window (metaphorically of course)(Glad I bough Home Premium instead of Ultimate). So I recently discovered from my friend that Windows is releasing 7 and that my friend had downloaded the Beta from there website. It was pretty good (fastest startup on a PC I have ever seen in a while, my laptop starts up in 48 seconds), and it loaded up fast. But I also heard Mac is coming out with Snow Leopard which is improving on performance(Me likey). And the regular Leopard is good as well on performance and eye-candy.

So which one do you think will be better for ease of use with similar specs (i.e. faster start-up, least program crashes, performance of regular program, etc).

Answer
I would get a PC and dual boot with Linux, then you get the best of two worlds (Security on Linux and free software and Windows for its support advantages).

PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support
Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information..

Today, Macs use a subset of PC hardware. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn't as secure as you think..

Don't believe the lies that Macs are better than PCs at graphics/animation.. Dreamworks Animation http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ under studio click on Technology of Animation, an independent film maker I know uses PCs, a graphic artist I used to know uses PCs also.

A number of PCs can also run OS X (Mac OS) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=os+x+on+pc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=0&oq=os+x+on+ as well just that Apple makes it illegal in order to get Market share.. The reason why Mac can run native Windows is because it is using a subset of PC hardware,

If you decide to buy a Mac for running Windows, you will still have to get the same virus/spyware protection, and run into the same issues as a regular PC.

Now is a Mac worth buying for OS X?

I say: NO... for the following reasons...

ADVANTAGES WINDOWS :
Aprox 90% of the market is Windows and most PCs have windows already pre-installed.
1) Some websites require Internet Explorer, to run IE on Mac you really get ies4osx which is the Windows version of IE running really buggy and illegal if you don't have a legitimate copy of Windows.
2) Supports devices (printers and other things you hook into the computer).
3) More business software/games
4) Want the dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc.
5) Used by businesses.

ADVANTAGES LINUX :
1) FREE (most versions are)
2) Install software by eitjher 1) Synaptic Package Manager, 2) Add/Remove 3) Opening a .deb or .rpm file (depending on distribution)
2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION which can do any cool effect a Mac can do and many ore....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk52Mk1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gkX9HDfEE (there is no flickering when you use it like on the video, not sure why the person has the flicker)
3) Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Avant Window Navigator.Cairo Dock, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rf5q_cairo-dock-mac-os-x-leopard-dock-on_tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hzi22g2DE
4) It is FASTERr/MORE SECURE to surf on the internet
5) Some Windows programs work with Wnehq/Crossover (also avail on Mac, but why pay $$$)

Instructions how to download, burn and boot http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
Dual Boot Instructions http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm

SECURITY
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed.
Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease.
Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml

VIRUSES
Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/

QUALITY/PROBLEMS
Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to "lower the price" and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing.

Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10020263-17.html
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/
http://www.appledefects.com/
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/107748-mac-os-leopard-running-slow.html

Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems.
With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in.
IMac and Mac mini lack expansion.

PRICE
A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like)

**(LAPTOP)
Dell Inspiron Laptop $849 dropped to $799
15" Screen
CPU: (upgrade to) 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) - WRITES DVDS,CDS, READS Blue-Ray Disks

Macbook $1349 just dropped to $1224
13" Screen (SMALLER)
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SAME)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (SAME)
Memory: (upgrade to) 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (LESS RAM)
Hard Drive (upgrade to) 250GBSerial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SMALLER HARD DRIVE)
Optical Drive: (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) - (Writes CDs, DVDs, cannot read Blue-Ray) (WORSE AND 1/2 SPEED)
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~857204&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Duo&a=55103~0~857204
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB402LL/B?mco=MTkzOTI0Nw

**(DESKTOP)

PLEASE NOTE: I compare Apple Mac's vs Dells best deal. If you really want an all-in one the Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you matching specs. Personally I don't think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer.

PS: Apple knows that they need to make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple's low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac "look different", if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two.

Dell: (At The Moment) Specs Below costs $809
CPU: 2.4 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: 3GB Ram
HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer
GRAPHICS: (upgrade to ) ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB

The Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup and is not the best deal... The IMac is better price than the Mac Mini.

IMac ($1400)
CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU)
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: (upgrade to) 2GB Ram (LESS RAM)
HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed)
GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~861680&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Extreme&a=55103~0~861680,55103~0~861681,55103~0~857204&page=1
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB323LL/A?mco=NzMyNjMy

Equivalents to ILife
http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20070830_ilife_for_windows.html
http://www.xsellize.com/showthread.php?t=20518

LINUX INFO:
http://distrowatch.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.desktoplinux.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.ubuntu.com/

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