Security cameras

GaryBC

Hi all

I'm looking into fitting cctv outside my house (so I can catch the next numpty to knock down my wall) but I don't really have much idea what questions to ask. 

I know I want it to be subscription free and I know I want it to record locally (to some sort of hub) but beyond that I'm floundering. I don't want to spend a few £00 only to say afterwards "I wish I'd known that"! 

Anyone got any hints or tips? 

Thanks 

Vitor

Camera's deliberately positioned to cover areas outside the boundary of your home and the public street may create objections from neighbours under GDPR rules.

GaryBC

Vitor said:

Camera's deliberately positioned to cover areas outside the boundary of your home and the public street may create objections from neighbours under GDPR rules.

Whilst this is clearly a factor to be considered during the siting of such kit I'm more interested at the moment in how to choose from the myriad of systems currently available. 

Bookworm105

GaryBC said:

Vitor said:

Camera's deliberately positioned to cover areas outside the boundary of your home and the public street may create objections from neighbours under GDPR rules.

Whilst this is clearly a factor to be considered during the siting of such kit I'm more interested at the moment in how to choose from the myriad of systems currently available. 

try reading the other thread?
Low(ish) cost simple home security cameras — MoneySavingExpert Forum

GaryBC

Bookworm105 said:

GaryBC said:

Vitor said:

Camera's deliberately positioned to cover areas outside the boundary of your home and the public street may create objections from neighbours under GDPR rules.

Whilst this is clearly a factor to be considered during the siting of such kit I'm more interested at the moment in how to choose from the myriad of systems currently available. 

try reading the other thread?
Low(ish) cost simple home security cameras — MoneySavingExpert Forum

I did, yes. 

pogg000

Wired or wireless?

GaryBC

pogg000 said:

Wired or wireless?

Good question. I'd imagine wireless communication but mains powered (if I've got a camera up on a wall somewhere I'm not going to be wanting to be forever changing or charging batteries). 

Mnoee

GaryBC said:

pogg000 said:

Wired or wireless?

Good question. I'd imagine wireless communication but mains powered (if I've got a camera up on a wall somewhere I'm not going to be wanting to be forever changing or charging batteries). 

I mentioned on the other thread I have a solar powered outdoor camera - the battery claims to last 4 months with no sun when recording 200 seconds of video per day. I don't know if you want 24/7 recording where solar wouldn't be most suitable, or if you're monitoring a busy area with constant motion, but it's way fewer ££'s/effort chucking up a small solar panel than hardwiring. 

GaryBC

Mnoee said:

GaryBC said:

pogg000 said:

Wired or wireless?

Good question. I'd imagine wireless communication but mains powered (if I've got a camera up on a wall somewhere I'm not going to be wanting to be forever changing or charging batteries). 

I mentioned on the other thread I have a solar powered outdoor camera - the battery claims to last 4 months with no sun when recording 200 seconds of video per day. I don't know if you want 24/7 recording where solar wouldn't be most suitable, or if you're monitoring a busy area with constant motion, but it's way fewer ££'s/effort chucking up a small solar panel than hardwiring. 

In the spot where I imagine I'd want to put a camera I already have mains power available - if needed. But if solar works it's certainly easier! 
Thing is, I've no idea how much actual filming the camera will be doing. I don’t know if it be within the capability of solar. 

Mnoee

GaryBC said:

Mnoee said:

GaryBC said:

pogg000 said:

Wired or wireless?

Good question. I'd imagine wireless communication but mains powered (if I've got a camera up on a wall somewhere I'm not going to be wanting to be forever changing or charging batteries). 

I mentioned on the other thread I have a solar powered outdoor camera - the battery claims to last 4 months with no sun when recording 200 seconds of video per day. I don't know if you want 24/7 recording where solar wouldn't be most suitable, or if you're monitoring a busy area with constant motion, but it's way fewer ££'s/effort chucking up a small solar panel than hardwiring. 

In the spot where I imagine I'd want to put a camera I already have mains power available - if needed. But if solar works it's certainly easier! 
Thing is, I've no idea how much actual filming the camera will be doing. I don’t know if it be within the capability of solar. 

Mine isn't for heavy recording and hasn't yet been through the deepest darkest winters, so I can't personally attest to battery life - mine doesn't dip below 100% even at 4am or grey days, but it's barely used for recording or the light, which is what drains it. 

The solar panel on mine is attached with a USB C cable - It wouldn't take a genius to run a usb c cable from mains power instead of the panel, if solar wasn't enough. The initial charge from mains power was part of the setup process. So - I can't really be much help with actual camera recommendations as mine are mostly frivolous spying-on-cats budget ones, but hopefully knowing anything with a separate solar panel is likely just a USB cable (do double check!) is helpful knowledge.