Wireless Security Camera System?

ghostofrea

I am looking into setting up one wireless security camera (preferably with night vision) in the front of my house. I might even put one in the back, but we'll see. I am really confused though. There are so many different types and so many mixed reviews.

Ultimately I will need to purchase a DVR system and a camera. But which one? I'd like it to record continuously and reset every few days. This way if something does happen, I can simply check the DVR.

It looks like Q-See is the best bet, but I don't know. What do you think?

Answer
I have tried a number of security camera options, but I have found none better than at
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/
The DVRs will work on various voltages, so the only problem may be changing the plug.
The mini cams are brilliant, especially the ultra low light ones, which can see in near total darkness.
There is nothing wrong with the low priced DVRs!!, but get the highest Gb you can, so you can record for a longer period. I have mine on 24/7, then when it's full, it just overwrites it.
There are also wireless send & receivers.
It's a DIY dream shop.
And no, I don't work there!!! :)

uk laws regarding outdoor home security cameras?

Mark M

My best mate has been recieving a LOT of grief from his family recently (several cars smashed up/burned, assaulted, chased and generally harangued). No solid evidence can be found so the police cannot do anything.

What I need to know, is what the laws around home security recording equiptment are, and where can I find more information?

More specifically, Can I install a security camera outside the front of the house so that It can see any vehicle (and activity around it) parked on the road outside the front of the house and can the recordings be used as evidence in court?

Answer
You can install a camera anywhere that it isn't looking into a place where other people have a "reasonable expectation of privacy".

Camera on the front of the house looking at the driveway? Perfectly legal.
Camera on a 40' pole in your back yard where it looks down into your neighbours bathroom window? Illegal.

A video recording of people in a public situation is legal evidence in a court case.

Richard

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Wireless Security Camera System?

ghostofrea

I am looking into setting up one wireless security camera (preferably with night vision) in the front of my house. I might even put one in the back, but we'll see. I am really confused though. There are so many different types and so many mixed reviews.

Ultimately I will need to purchase a DVR system and a camera. But which one? I'd like it to record continuously and reset every few days. This way if something does happen, I can simply check the DVR.

It looks like Q-See is the best bet, but I don't know. What do you think?

Answer
I have tried a number of security camera options, but I have found none better than at
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/
The DVRs will work on various voltages, so the only problem may be changing the plug.
The mini cams are brilliant, especially the ultra low light ones, which can see in near total darkness.
There is nothing wrong with the low priced DVRs!!, but get the highest Gb you can, so you can record for a longer period. I have mine on 24/7, then when it's full, it just overwrites it.
There are also wireless send & receivers.
It's a DIY dream shop.
And no, I don't work there!!! :)

uk laws regarding outdoor home security cameras?

Mark M

My best mate has been recieving a LOT of grief from his family recently (several cars smashed up/burned, assaulted, chased and generally harangued). No solid evidence can be found so the police cannot do anything.

What I need to know, is what the laws around home security recording equiptment are, and where can I find more information?

More specifically, Can I install a security camera outside the front of the house so that It can see any vehicle (and activity around it) parked on the road outside the front of the house and can the recordings be used as evidence in court?

Answer
You can install a camera anywhere that it isn't looking into a place where other people have a "reasonable expectation of privacy".

Camera on the front of the house looking at the driveway? Perfectly legal.
Camera on a 40' pole in your back yard where it looks down into your neighbours bathroom window? Illegal.

A video recording of people in a public situation is legal evidence in a court case.

Richard

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are there security cameras in all supermarket lifts (UK)?

Connor Smi

just wondering cause i was planning on pulling a prank in a supermarket lift, i was gonna open a lift door and throw a fake bloody severed head inside it and run out the lift just after i send the lift up to ground level so customers in the supermarket can see it

but i don't want to get caught, are there security cameras in the supermarket lifts?

Answer
um yes but the easiest way to find out is to check it out beforehand

where can i buy inexpensive security cameras for my house?

Josue E

Someone broke into my house a couple weeks ago and now i need extra security, i already got an alarm system, but i still want cameras. where oh where can they be

Answer
You can buy them from
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=security%20camera&tag=189-20&index=electronics&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=security%20camera&tag=new-deals-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738

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massive cameras in uk?

ronaldo20

i know in the uk there are cameras all over the place

my question is why british citizens dont revolt about tihs, and whether in the US there are written down things in the bill of rights that would theroetically prevent our govenrment from doing the same thing...

Answer
Most people prefer the camera's for security, Britain has been the target of terrorists for far longer than the US having had problems with the IRA since way back, so the easier anything makes it to catch these creeps the better.
The Bill of Rights is a wonderful thing, but it can also make it difficult when it comes to protecting people.

Wireless Security Camera System?

ghostofrea

I am looking into setting up one wireless security camera (preferably with night vision) in the front of my house. I might even put one in the back, but we'll see. I am really confused though. There are so many different types and so many mixed reviews.

Ultimately I will need to purchase a DVR system and a camera. But which one? I'd like it to record continuously and reset every few days. This way if something does happen, I can simply check the DVR.

It looks like Q-See is the best bet, but I don't know. What do you think?

Answer
I have tried a number of security camera options, but I have found none better than at
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/
The DVRs will work on various voltages, so the only problem may be changing the plug.
The mini cams are brilliant, especially the ultra low light ones, which can see in near total darkness.
There is nothing wrong with the low priced DVRs!!, but get the highest Gb you can, so you can record for a longer period. I have mine on 24/7, then when it's full, it just overwrites it.
There are also wireless send & receivers.
It's a DIY dream shop.
And no, I don't work there!!! :)

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What is the law in Chicago about Security Cameras?

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Mike

I am looking to install some wireless security cameras in my residence in Chicago. They would be facing only exterior doors and windows. Is there any specific laws I must follow in doing this? Will I need to put some kind of notice up in regards to having cameras? I just want to avoid any legal barriers doing this.

Answer
http://www.protectingyourself.co.uk/security-cameras-and-the-law.html

How can I get a pc monitor to be used as a cctv monitor? I have a security camera and a nice lcd monitor, how

JIM W

I want to use a pc monitor to view images from a security camera. The camera has rca type out puts, but the inputs to my monitor are for the computer. Is there any way to connect the two without a major investment?

Thanks

Answer
There are two ways to do this

1) As mentioned already, try a TV tuner card which allows you to connect a RCA type connection to the PC. You can then use the PC as normal with the ability to open a window to watch the video. This can be full screen or adjustable to a smaller size. You can buy from Circuit City in USA or Maplin in UK. The TV card comes as a PCI card to install inside the computer or as a USB device. See more info from manufacturer http://www.hauppauge.com for more information. Costs from $40

2) If you want to connect the Camera directly to a PC TFT monitor, then you will need a VGA convertor. This takes a RCA type connection and converts any video to VGA and connects to the VGA connection as on the back of your monitor. Again, these are available at Circuit City or Maplins. This costs more though but is the only way for a direct connection. Costs from $80

Hope this info helps

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How can I connect this CCTV system up to my computer and what will I need to the system records?

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Ben

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-WIRELESS-TINY-CCTV-SECURITY-CAMERA-HIDDEN-SPYCAM-UK_W0QQitemZ200461378544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CCTV?hash=item2eac6de3f0 The link show every part of the CCTV system, I want to connect the system to the PC and record what it see's

Thanks in advance

Answer
One of these.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-DVR-CCTV-Video-Audio-Capture-Recorder-Card-Adapter_W0QQitemZ250574876400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Gadgets?hash=item3a576d2ef0

Where can I find a computer controlled camera?

charley

Hi, we've just received a contract asking for a camera that can be controlled by computer; like a security camera. It needs to be high quality. I've tried googling but only come up with remote controlled and webcams. Need something a bit higher end. Any ideas? (We're in the UK). Thanks

Answer
If you search on Amazon, you will find some. Otherwise a good source of stuff like this is Tiger Direct.

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Best way to set up a security camera at home and view from internet?

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Adeel

I'm going on holiday and want to set up a camera that I will be able to view from the internet. I have wifi at home and will leave that on so something that I can set up with that. Links would be appreciated I live in the UK.

Answer
here a link that might help you.
http://www.home-halo.co.uk/

Is it true that the USA has the MOST invasive cameras per business in the world?

Fedup Vete

I know that England has the most government owned...but I heard that the US has the most, per square foot, in the world...having people completely taped wherever they go...and if this is true, since the government can confiscate any security camera tapes, for "security," then the USA would actually be the most taped place in the world.
Nicole...no they aren't. Look at gas stations or even Walmart! Banks have even MORE cameras!!
Barry...Uh, yes, they do! Ever hear of warrants and court orders. Look at the patriot act for proof.

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I read a report that in the UK a person is caught on camera an average of 300 times everyday. I beleive that would far out do the few times you entered a business a day in the US, So I would have to say the UK still wins thato ne.

I live in both the UK & the US. When I am in the UK I notice cameras all the time. There are polive vans that are called CCTV vans that hve cameras mounted on poles on the roof and they can raise them in the air to get a better vantage point. You alos have a lot more Traffic cameras, like the ones that take you picture in London to levy congestions charges.

They also have vehicles that drive around and take photos of car license plates (parks and on the road) then the plate is scanned through a data base and they check to make sure your registration, Tax, MOT and insurance is up to date. There is almost nothing that is clear of the prying cameras in the UK. I live in a small town and its bad there but Lodon is really a lot worse for it. Ride the tube your on camera drive your on camera, walk down the street your on camera.

By the way I was a Sheriff's Deputy in the US and the only time they can confiscate tapes that are privatley owned is if a crime was commited in the area and they must have a warrant to get them unless the company decides to freely offer them the tapes.

Read the links and you will see who has more. Remember the UK has more goverment owned one's and they also have cameras in their stores, petro(gas) stations, Banks shopping areas and so on.

Read the 1st link it goes into detail telling you all the different ways they put you on camera in the UK. Also the UK is considering not only catching you on camera, but also on audio, by putting high powered mics on poles in busy street and places people gather (2nd link)

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Is there any free software that can periodically upload images taken by web cam?

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cotton712

I want to use my web cam as a security camera
while I am away from my home.
I need software that uploads images to a web site via FTP,
so that I can see them via internet while I am away.

Answer
have a look at either of these:

http://ftp.software.informer.com/download-ftp-webcam-pics/

http://www.google.co.uk/search?rlz=1C1GGLS_en-GBGB327GB327&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=upload+webcam+photos+via+FTP+automatically

Should the government prevent ugly people from having children?

BlackPride

Its really important that beautiful people pass on their genes to their children. If we allow ugly people to reproduce, what will America become? Not a beautiful country, thats for sure! The government should install security cameras in every room in america to prevent his mutiny! Its important that america is beautiful because what else do we have? France has women with hairy armpits and wine. UK has people with bad teeth and tea. America can have obnoxious, beautiful people.

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You must be kidding. Haven't you heard of the ugly American?

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