NotoriousREV

Someone vandalised my GTR overnight (not sure if grudge or just kids trying to break in) so I need a simple to install CCTV system with recording that doesn't cost the earth and will record decent images at night, within the glare of streetlights and preferably with auto-movement sensing. I'd like to be able to go and buy it today.

Can anyone help?

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

guy who posts on here called "The Chief" from round oldham way think he could probably help you or certainly advise you anyway

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Jamescsti

Just a tip, make sure the system shows the time as well, it will help if and when it's needed by the Police etc

jimmyv

somwhere like Maplins might be able to sort you out.

The Chief

Noooooo


They are expensive beyond belief.

Do not buy these cheap systems from B&Q or anything like that. if you want an outdoor cam you could do with waterproof infra red and get a CCD not a Cmos (the image sensor) as they are rubbish and get at least a 480tv (the resoloution) line camera. get a 4 channel DVR.

If you want any more info PM me and i'll point you in the right direction.

jimmyv

d'oh ignore my suggestion in that case lol.

The Chief

No offense intended fella but places like Maplin and Cpc are ok but they are a distributor of electronics in general and are not a specialist in CCTV.

Being an extremely competative market there are better places to buy from.

jimmyv

None taken mate , i admit ive not been inot Maplins for ages, i just assumed it would be something they'd do, but yeh i guess ther will be better specialists available

StickyMicky

cheap black and white micromark cameras do seam to have a pretty good night time mode from previous experiance......

you cant beat the profesional stuff but most people dont want to spend the cash, so plump for cheap ebay spy cams and such and they simply "suck *****" at night

i run a 4ch dvr at home and a 8ch dvr at work

The Chief

It depends what you want and are satisfied with. personally i think some of the cheap stuff out there are not worth a w**k but thats my opinion.

You can however get decent cheap stuff if bought from the right place. I bought a few cameras from the far east and they are brilliant.

he should be able to get a cheap system for around 200 quid.

Stick to a CCD processor and at least 420-480 tv lines with a 1/3 inch lens and you wont go far wrong. Oh and if it has a Sony CCD these are the ones to go for closely followed by Sharp


If you want some cheap cameras i have a couple of interior domes if you want

r32

Expert to the rescue ......................

NotoriousREV

Nice one Chief, I'll drop you a PM. Something decent for about £200 sounds about right.

flashgordon666

Had the same problem.

1. Go on ebay and you can get a out door cctv, cable and card for £30-£40. But it will take a bit to set up and it will record on your pc. So you will have to leave it on over night.

2. Tescos do one for £80 looks ok think B&W.

Start with some signs, they see them they should stay away.

Shark Man

Quick question for the chief if he happens to know: (sorry hi-jack - but its relevent) What LUX sensitivity levels should one aim for getting when looking at cameras suited for night use (colour or b/w).

Someone on SN referred me to this lot: CCTV cameras which is like a toy shop of CCTV.

Something worth thinking about is if you have an old computer sitting spare, it could be pressed into use as a DVR, by fitting DVR card; can save you a few quid if you already have the hard disks etc.

Johnny E

Is your car on the driveway if so I would also look at a lighting system called GJD, i fitted one on ours it lets you know if somebody is on your driveway if switched on the keypad or pads bleep this will give you a chanse to catch some b@stard doing any damage, I also fitted cctv which is a good system but theres nothing worst than watching your cctv footage of some ****** with his hood up damaging your car the next day when its happen........


Good luck

salsa-king

i bought this about a month ago from maplins
Maplin > Security Equipment

in a bungle package with three of these


for £299


also bought a 250gig hard drive too.


been very happy with it so far

flashgordon666

I got one of those for about £20 off ebay.

Hope you have a flood light too there only £10 and are very good.

The Chief

I will answer everyones questions and PM's tommorrow. Right now i have a date with a beer.

The Chief

Obviously a camera with a 0.01 lux will be better than a 0.8 or 0.5. a B/W camera is normally better than a colour camera at night but all cameras have a better nightime sensitivity then the naked eye. but if it goes pitch black you really could do with a IR camera. these are really good and worth the extra money.

***edited*** yes i've sobered up now 'hic'