security set up needed for night recording

khampson

Hello, recently I have had a lot if people knocking about my garden and had my gates stolen and someone has had a go at my van so I am looking for a security camera t:money:o put up, we do get a little light from a street light but not a lot so maybe I need ir and I need a recording device, what are my options?

Keith

gonzo127

how about a normal PIR spotlight and a basic CCTV set up, i would expect it would be cheaper than a IR CCTV set up, also might be more likely to stop the vandles if they have a bright light on them - might not but it might

PaulyB71

I have a micromark setup. It automatically starts a video recording when it senses movement and uses IR led's for night time viewing. works well. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micromark-MM23214-Videostarting-PIR-camera/dp/B00067A3ZY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1295951635&sr=8-11

OK_Sauce

I believe Costco do a set up for this too. Worth checking it out if you are a member.

bcl999

PaulyB71 wrote: »

I have a micromark setup. It automatically starts a video recording when it senses movement and uses IR led's for night time viewing. works well. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micromark-MM23214-Videostarting-PIR-camera/dp/B00067A3ZY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1295951635&sr=8-11

Think I might get one of these myself.

kwikbreaks

You'd need to spend a fair bit of money to get any useful images at night.

If you do decide to go ahead make sure that you stay within the law. Here is a rough guide but you'd need to research the actual legislation - http://www.protectingyourself.co.uk/security-cameras-and-the-law.html

ts_aly2000

Zoneminder.

Totally free. Can use USB cameras. Runs on Linux.

Only captures when there's movement. Works brilliantly with a cheap PIR light. Or you can flood the area with an infra red light.