Home CCTV

Kandyman · 7th October 2007, 09:35

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if any members had CCTV installed at home, i know Crofts has.

i have been thinking of this

http://www.responseelectronics.com/s...CTV-pr-23.html

it seems to cover all the requirements i want.

Any one got any others that are worth a look.

BMC123 · 7th October 2007, 11:19

I just have a simple little Black & White micromark "wireless" camera covering the front, (and the car funny enough

) as we are virtually enclosed on all other sides by neighbours walls and very thick hedges.

I put wireless in inverted commas, as although it does transmit its pictures it still needs a power supply fed to it.

its a simple enough little thing, the receiver can handle up to 4 cameras, and can be set to automaticaly change between each one or you can choose manually. like all cameras it does need a little help at night, so it sits just above a sensor light. I have it wired up to an SVHS video and an 8 hour tape, as we would rarely be away from the house that long, although you can buy video start cameras from them.

Its main plus points are as soon as the "travelling people" see it they usually turn and walk away, it really is a great visual deterant.

http://www.micromark.co.uk

So far it has solved the mystery of the soil being throw all over the path at night (two birds digging up worms) what neighbours cat is using our garden as a toilet, and most effective of all who tried to break into our neighbours back garden.

They really are a must have these days

JohnDotCom · 7th October 2007, 11:36

Depends on what you want Andy, but I have the 3rd system down on the Page.
It is great quality Colour day or Night and being away a lot and my good lady on her own keeps all the grounds and Bungalow covered Inside and out.
I can also access it via a Secure computer connection from where ever I am.
I didn't pay that though for it.

http://www.iviewcameras.co.uk/WiredD...eraBundles.htm

stocktake · 7th October 2007, 11:48

I have four full size quality colour cameras hardwired to a fourway splitter and on to a timelapse video & my TV.

Things to look out for include:

As said although wireless is less hassle, they still require power scource either 9v battery or transformer hard wired to each camera.

Quality of picture via wireless signal, if generally signal reception in your area is OK then it will be reasonable. otherwise go for the hard wired type, it is only coax cable.

Night vision, B&W cameras do work better in low light but only down to around 0.5 lux, Better quality colour cameras auto switch to B&W on low light. For night vision you really need IR lighting to assist.

TV viewing, some splitters only alow you to look at one screen at a time and do not "split" the screen into four so you can monitor all four cameras at the same time.

Input into TV, this is usually done via an available scart socket, make sure you have a spare.

The latest craze in CCTV is the dome type complete colour night vision and zoom, with joystick controller.

tourerfogey · 7th October 2007, 12:53

I've been told that unless you display a sign that says something along the lines of 'CCTV in Operation' or 'These premises protected by CCTV' the footage would not be admissable as evidence in court.
Anyone know if this is true?

JohnDotCom · 7th October 2007, 12:57

Not quite True Fogey.
It is permissible in Court as long as you hold the original unedited Tape/Disc/Negative.
A lot of the Surveillance CCTV is not advertised and the Police set up cameras often at a troublesome location without warnings.
It is always better to state you have CCTV could prevent you problems, doesn't mean you have something to steal!
You have to have permission to print the Picture in publication etc yourself though, one of those crazy Human Rights Rules.

tourerfogey · 7th October 2007, 13:22

Thanks JDC

Kandyman · 7th October 2007, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

I've been told that unless you display a sign that says something along the lines of 'CCTV in Operation' or 'These premises protected by CCTV' the footage would not be admissable as evidence in court.
Anyone know if this is true?

Kandyman · 7th October 2007, 14:17

JDC that's a nice system but a bit out of my price range

just looking on that site i see they have a few other systems that might fit my pocket

JohnDotCom · 7th October 2007, 14:25

They are very Helpful Andy if needed.
They as you say have budgets and products to suit all tastes and pockets.

7th October 2007, 09:35	#1
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Home CCTV Hi guys, I was just wondering if any members had CCTV installed at home, i know Crofts has. i have been thinking of this http://www.responseelectronics.com/s...CTV-pr-23.html it seems to cover all the requirements i want. Any one got any others that are worth a look.

7th October 2007, 11:19	#2
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I just have a simple little Black & White micromark "wireless" camera covering the front, (and the car funny enough ) as we are virtually enclosed on all other sides by neighbours walls and very thick hedges. I put wireless in inverted commas, as although it does transmit its pictures it still needs a power supply fed to it. its a simple enough little thing, the receiver can handle up to 4 cameras, and can be set to automaticaly change between each one or you can choose manually. like all cameras it does need a little help at night, so it sits just above a sensor light. I have it wired up to an SVHS video and an 8 hour tape, as we would rarely be away from the house that long, although you can buy video start cameras from them. Its main plus points are as soon as the "travelling people" see it they usually turn and walk away, it really is a great visual deterant. http://www.micromark.co.uk So far it has solved the mystery of the soil being throw all over the path at night (two birds digging up worms) what neighbours cat is using our garden as a toilet, and most effective of all who tried to break into our neighbours back garden. They really are a must have these days __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th October 2007, 11:48	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,613 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I have four full size quality colour cameras hardwired to a fourway splitter and on to a timelapse video & my TV. Things to look out for include: As said although wireless is less hassle, they still require power scource either 9v battery or transformer hard wired to each camera. Quality of picture via wireless signal, if generally signal reception in your area is OK then it will be reasonable. otherwise go for the hard wired type, it is only coax cable. Night vision, B&W cameras do work better in low light but only down to around 0.5 lux, Better quality colour cameras auto switch to B&W on low light. For night vision you really need IR lighting to assist. TV viewing, some splitters only alow you to look at one screen at a time and do not "split" the screen into four so you can monitor all four cameras at the same time. Input into TV, this is usually done via an available scart socket, make sure you have a spare. The latest craze in CCTV is the dome type complete colour night vision and zoom, with joystick controller. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

7th October 2007, 14:17	#9
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	JDC that's a nice system but a bit out of my price range just looking on that site i see they have a few other systems that might fit my pocket Last edited by Kandyman; 7th October 2007 at 14:20..

7th October 2007, 11:36	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Depends on what you want Andy, but I have the 3rd system down on the Page. It is great quality Colour day or Night and being away a lot and my good lady on her own keeps all the grounds and Bungalow covered Inside and out. I can also access it via a Secure computer connection from where ever I am. I didn't pay that though for it. http://www.iviewcameras.co.uk/WiredD...eraBundles.htm

7th October 2007, 12:53	#5
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've been told that unless you display a sign that says something along the lines of 'CCTV in Operation' or 'These premises protected by CCTV' the footage would not be admissable as evidence in court. Anyone know if this is true?

7th October 2007, 12:57	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Not quite True Fogey. It is permissible in Court as long as you hold the original unedited Tape/Disc/Negative. A lot of the Surveillance CCTV is not advertised and the Police set up cameras often at a troublesome location without warnings. It is always better to state you have CCTV could prevent you problems, doesn't mean you have something to steal! You have to have permission to print the Picture in publication etc yourself though, one of those crazy Human Rights Rules.

7th October 2007, 13:22	#7
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks JDC

7th October 2007, 14:25	#10
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	They are very Helpful Andy if needed. They as you say have budgets and products to suit all tastes and pockets.