Hello,
we are planning to get 6 outdoor security cameras. They should be connected to a hard drive for recording when motion is detected. They also need to perform well in low light and have a viewing range of 20 m (65 feet). We want to connect them directly by cable, not use Wi-Fi.
Which outdoor cameras would you recommend?
Best regards
we are planning to get 6 outdoor security cameras. They should be connected to a hard drive for recording when motion is detected. They also need to perform well in low light and have a viewing range of 20 m (65 feet). We want to connect them directly by cable, not use Wi-Fi.
Which outdoor cameras would you recommend?
Best regards
T
toxicmolotof4 Oct 2016 21:53Unfortunately, I have no experience with this, but are you familiar with the issues related to video cameras?
G
Gartenfreund5 Oct 2016 07:07Since quite a few things in our garden suddenly started moving, we decided to get some cameras that are connected to the recording device via cables. These cameras work pretty well, although I don’t have any other models to compare them with. As already mentioned, at the distance you want to monitor, you can tell if someone is there, but you won’t be able to see much detail. At least, that’s the case with ours.
I’d also like to point out one thing: there are IR LEDs that are invisible in the dark, and others that are unfortunately visible. The ones in our cameras belong to the latter group, meaning you can see a distinct red glow around them at night, which I don’t really like.
I attached a picture from one of our cameras. I added a red dot to the image, marking a branch approximately 12 m (39 feet) away from the camera.
I also sent you a link to a site that I think is pretty good.
I’d also like to point out one thing: there are IR LEDs that are invisible in the dark, and others that are unfortunately visible. The ones in our cameras belong to the latter group, meaning you can see a distinct red glow around them at night, which I don’t really like.
I attached a picture from one of our cameras. I added a red dot to the image, marking a branch approximately 12 m (39 feet) away from the camera.
I also sent you a link to a site that I think is pretty good.
Hello Kerstin
I’ve already dealt with the cameras. I could only solve it with the help of a knowledgeable friend.
A FritzBox was essential for me. It supports the cameras perfectly. I also changed the phones and am very impressed with their setup.
The cameras are connected via Cat cables. With an additional device, they are also powered through these cables. So everything runs through the cables into the FritzBox, and from there, everything is stored on a 3-terabyte (3,000 GB) drive every 6 weeks. I can view the current image or the stored footage on a PC, tablet, or smartphone—anywhere in the world.
Now for the expensive part: the cameras. It’s not a place to skimp.
There are two main types: one-lens and two-lens cameras. With a single-lens camera, night vision is not optimal. Having one lens for bright and one for dark conditions is ideal. But then you’re looking at about 1,000 euros per camera. I went for the single-lens solution at around 600 euros. It’s never completely dark where I am anyway.
Soon, I plan to get an IR floodlight that switches on when motion is detected. That will improve things even more.
If you’re interested in the camera brand, I’m happy to send you the details.
Steven
I’ve already dealt with the cameras. I could only solve it with the help of a knowledgeable friend.
A FritzBox was essential for me. It supports the cameras perfectly. I also changed the phones and am very impressed with their setup.
The cameras are connected via Cat cables. With an additional device, they are also powered through these cables. So everything runs through the cables into the FritzBox, and from there, everything is stored on a 3-terabyte (3,000 GB) drive every 6 weeks. I can view the current image or the stored footage on a PC, tablet, or smartphone—anywhere in the world.
Now for the expensive part: the cameras. It’s not a place to skimp.
There are two main types: one-lens and two-lens cameras. With a single-lens camera, night vision is not optimal. Having one lens for bright and one for dark conditions is ideal. But then you’re looking at about 1,000 euros per camera. I went for the single-lens solution at around 600 euros. It’s never completely dark where I am anyway.
Soon, I plan to get an IR floodlight that switches on when motion is detected. That will improve things even more.
If you’re interested in the camera brand, I’m happy to send you the details.
Steven
Hello Kerstin
The legal aspect should not be overlooked. Although authorities increasingly install cameras in public spaces, setting up such a system as a private individual involves significant hurdles. The saying "No plaintiff, no judge" always applies here. Ideally, you can record whatever you want and nobody cares. In the worst case, you may have to remove a camera even if it only records your own property, because a neighbor feels disturbed by the presence of the camera and the theoretical possibility of an invasion of privacy, and forces its removal through a cease and desist claim. Usually, simply blurring the public areas in the footage is sufficient.
Last autumn, I recorded two people wearing balaclavas behind my house at 3:30 a.m. However, despite involving the state criminal police office, the police couldn’t do anything with the images. At least they told me that the data was forwarded to the criminal investigation office.
Steven
The legal aspect should not be overlooked. Although authorities increasingly install cameras in public spaces, setting up such a system as a private individual involves significant hurdles. The saying "No plaintiff, no judge" always applies here. Ideally, you can record whatever you want and nobody cares. In the worst case, you may have to remove a camera even if it only records your own property, because a neighbor feels disturbed by the presence of the camera and the theoretical possibility of an invasion of privacy, and forces its removal through a cease and desist claim. Usually, simply blurring the public areas in the footage is sufficient.
Last autumn, I recorded two people wearing balaclavas behind my house at 3:30 a.m. However, despite involving the state criminal police office, the police couldn’t do anything with the images. At least they told me that the data was forwarded to the criminal investigation office.
Steven
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