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    Wireless camera Question??

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NateSlink, Oct 21, 2008.

  1. NateSlink

    NateSlink Notebook Geek

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    so i been looking and looking and now im goin to ask.. what is the best wireless videa camera that i can hook up to my computer and and post the camera around 100FT + outside (for security surveillance).. best fps? smallest? exec...
     
    NateSlink, Oct 21, 2008
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  2. NateSlink

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    i need to know bump?
     
    NateSlink, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Try looking at Linksys IP cameras.

    You can access these cameras remotely. 30fps @ 640x480

    They arent really designed for outdoors though.
     
    flipfire, Oct 22, 2008
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  4. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Take a look at those cheap CCTV transmitter kits available on eBay (starts from $20), quality may not be the best, but they are cheap.

    To hook it up to a computer, you'd need a video capture or TV card. Once you have a video input, you can setup your own video upstream to access it remotely.
     
    PhoenixFx, Oct 23, 2008
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Cheap security cameras are a waste of money.

    Shine a light into them and they are blinded...
    Wireless - you can interfere with the transmission.

    If you want to seriously protect something you need an expensive camera (possibly 300€ +) and a wired connection...
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 24, 2008
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