So i have some experience with security systems and security cameras. Well recently i wanted to make a cheap setup for monitoring a small office. So i started with the required research to compare products.
First, you need two things. Standalone DVR to record what the cameras show and a couple of Security Cameras. You can search eBay for Standalone DVR and you can easily pick one up for $200 with network capabilities and a few Cameras for around $30 a piece. Now i wanted a 4 camera system, so this came to close to $320 for me. I thought, there has to be a better way.
Well i found something cool. Wireless cameras, these new breed of cameras work with your existing wireless network and will record directly to your hard drive eliminating the need for a DVR.
Searching and comparing products, i found the best ones will cost in the range of $200 each. Which is still to expensive for my taste. So i continued to search, here is what i found:
AirLink101 AIC250W Wireless Color Network Video Camera
These usually cost $70 but are available for a short time for $55 with free shipping and no tax.
AirLink101 SkyIPCam 250W AIC250W Wireless Color Network Video Camera General Features:
Connection: IEEE 802.11g Camera Sensor: 1/3-color CMOS Camera Resolution: 640 x 480 Focal Length: 6.0 mm Aperture: 1.8 S/N Ratio: 57 dBm Video Format: Image Compression: JPEG Resolution: 10 fps @ 640 x 480 (VGA), 25 fps @ 320 x 240 (CIF), 30 fps @ 160 x 112 (QCIF) Capable of still image captures, video recording, and e-mail notices Web browser viewing on any computer Intruder detection Use up to 16 cameras for complete area monitoring (only one camera is included) Security: Admin/User protected Password authentication WEP 64/128bit Protocol: TCP/IP UDP ARP ICMP BOOTP RARP DHCP PPPoE SMTP FTP HTTP DDNS Support Camera Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.6 x 5.3-inches (H x W x D, approximate) Regulatory Approvals: FCC CE
Has all the features one would need, for a fraction of the cost. I would recommend this over building a cheap system.
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