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Cheap security cameras, any good?

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  • markin
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    edited 3 July 2022 at 4:49PM
    You need to stick to the UK website, But its just a micro usb cable and charger that you can buy in any store if you can keep the plug dry or indoors.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Male-Micro-Cable-Black/dp/B071S5NTDR/
  • bob_a_builder
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    edited 3 July 2022 at 7:29PM
    I still prefer the Wyse cameras over the Blinks which I toyed with for a while - still running both though
    For power, there are plenty of phone charger type PSUs around almost any USB charger would do ( a decent branded one over Chinese cheap- its going  to be on 24 hours) 
    and you can get some very long USB cables to extend it to where you need it - of course there are limits to how long 


  • SirMSE
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    Thanks, ordered from the states through Amazon (so no need to faff around with shipping sites).

  • bob_a_builder
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    The Outdoor (battery ones) or the V3 ( usb) ?
  • SirMSE
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    Planning on using outdoors.

    Bought the v3.

    The outdoor is on v2 but the reviews are poor and the camera quality poorer.
  • twopenny
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    Just for future reference if someone is using this thread - If you want one for evidence in prosecution with the police you need a specific high quality image. Need to check with them. Simple cameras are fine for initial identification.

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