Cheap cctv setup

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Tiger1970

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#69467 8-Oct-2010 20:48

hi there i would like to purchase a few cctv cameras off trademe just some cheap $40 ones and they have audio and video but they connect to a tv

I was just wondering if i could hook this up to a pc and have it recording

if so what software will i need?

i can provide you with the trademe link if you need it?

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#389720 8-Oct-2010 20:53

I have a CCTV dvr Im wanting to sell. PM if interested.

Problem with cheap CCTV cameras is the quality will be very poor. For $40 you can bet they are not weatherproof and will be low resolution (something like 420 or less lines of resolution).

I believe sbiddle knows quite a bit about cctv

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Tiger1970

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#389722 8-Oct-2010 21:00

What brand is your dvr?

What kind of setup have you previously had like what kind of cameras etc?

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#389730 8-Oct-2010 21:25

Tiger1970: What brand is your dvr?

What kind of setup have you previously had like what kind of cameras etc?

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Avermedia standalone network DVR with remote and 80gb hd.

I had a mix of swann cameras (crap) and some other no brand ones (not much better).

They acted more as a deterrent than anything else.

Had a 4 camera setup. Search YouTube for my nickname and watch "midnight raid I'm Wainuiomata".
That was the most exciting thing the dvr ever captured. :-)

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Tiger1970

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#389734 8-Oct-2010 21:34

how much are you looking for your dvr ?

Do the cameras have to have bnc connectors?

How much hours of video can it store?

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#394204 21-Oct-2010 01:05

pm me il tel you how to do it real cheap, with face detection and txt alerts etc..

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#394248 21-Oct-2010 08:57

I have now posted my 4ch DVR up for sale

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=77&topicid=70300

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