CCTV suggestions

Hobgoblin · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Karma :

Looking for something to monitor the back garden at night with.

Stuff seems to be getting knocked over, moved or going missing; so I have decided to look into this with cctv.

I haven't a great budget so was looking for something rather on the cheap. I've had a few scans on ebay but cant seem to depict something that stands out. I am saying I want to be able to view the garden when its gone dark but dont want one of those cameras with the infared as they are obvious and stand out?

Have thought of hiding one in a bird box or something but unsure.

Would it be possible to utilise my Tivo for any constant recordings?

TL;DR - Suggest me inconspicuous & cheap CCTV.

Thanks Wink

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ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

andym · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Karma :

Isn't it possible to just rig something up to a computer? I know that's what I'm going to be looking into soon

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10 pence Short · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Amazon have an IP camera for £30 delivered. I've just had one and it's pretty good, moveable remotely, audio both ways and can be set up to email you when it detects motion.
Don't think it would last too long outside though, maybe under a cover or inside a window/shed.
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oldpink · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Karma :

IP cam's are great I've used them to monitor places hundreds of miles away
you can even set up remote alarm if the camera detects something moving as 10 pence said Thumbs Up

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Hobgoblin · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Karma :

10 pence Short · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hobgoblin · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Karma :

Definatly seem to tick the right boxes, will look into both link directions in more detail and see if techmoan is worth x2.5 the extra £.

Thanks Karma

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Hobgoblin · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Karma :

Now, the second cam in the list from the link I posted has got my interest!

However, I am a firm believer in CCTV can attract more attention than detur it.

So... Ideas for mounting that I have come up with so far are:

- Within a bottomless fake bird box

- Behind a dummy sky satelite dish

Preferable between the bedroom windows on the outer wall of the hosue.

Looking though for some more input, creative ideas?

Thanks Thumbs Up

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