PC systems for security videos

ssuellid 28 Jan 2005 14:18:00 19,142 posts
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I want to record 24/7 up to 4 video cameras, at least two with a IR night mode, to a PC.

Any recommendations? For software or hardware?
GrandTheftApu 28 Jan 2005 14:20:39 6,117 posts
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We have some Axis network cameras here at work, although they are quite old they do a reasonable job.
Deleted user 28 January 2005 14:21:31

Have you been watching Sliver?

Deleted user 28 January 2005 14:23:29

there is a weekly documentary on about Swansea indoor market and they recently bought a system like this and said it was dead cheap, although they did not mention the name or who they bought it from.....er.....

You could use network cameras with a server to store the recorings in whatever format you want.. Not that expensive.

You could also go for the IP option but the cameras start costing stupid money.

I did a comparitive quote once for a company that helped us out. Will see if I can dig it out.....

Here is the IP route with live streaming:

Real time streaming licenses for hosted server
IP Camera located at client site
ADSL Router & Splitters
Consultancy & Installation

Specification:
Hosting of server at datacente Ł250 /month
ADSL 512kbps for each site Ł52.40 /month

Total cost including VAT: Ł11k !

Edited by Madder Max at 14:26:05 28-01-2005

Edited by Madder Max at 14:33:32 28-01-2005

Nasty 28 Jan 2005 14:31:14 4,840 posts
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Something like this

i-Catcher
ssuellid 29 Jan 2005 09:05:10 19,142 posts
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Ta, people. Thats a few options I did not see. Budget wise I was thinking less than Ł500 for everything.

Mike_Hunt 29 Jan 2005 11:55:58 23,524 posts
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Check out a home automation website, such as www.letsautomate.com. They usually offer a range of different solutions at varying costs.

Let me know what you go for in the end, as this is something I'm looking into ultimately.

[MH]

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