Posted: 11/12/2007 2:03:26 PM EDT
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What kind of equipment does a guy need to buy to be able to record decent quality video direct to the hard drive on your computer? I bought one of those panasonic usb "surveillance" cams and the quality on it sucks ... pretty much impossible to make out a face unless it's someone you know. Any suggestions? It doesn't need to be covert either. Cheaper is better. Can I hook up a big 1990s camcorder on a tripod and have it stay on 24-7 somehow? edit: to correct title 
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Get an IP camera you can hook onto your existing home network. www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=IP+camera&x=0&y=0 ETA: Don't go with a regular webcam if you want it to be for surveillance purposes. Get a big hard drive too. |
The one I have is an IP cam. It's the panasonic BL-C10A. Definitly doesn't cut it for video. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GS4Z0 |
Thanks I'll check it out. Looks like the cheapest one on new egg is $180 ... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881107037 I don't really need the night vision though, but if I can't find something that works and provides a clear video image I might have to spring for one. I'll have to google around and see if I can find a video sample from that camera. Does anyone know if you can rig up a camcorder to serve this function (recording direct to hard drive)? |
see, your not a geek. you dont understand.  you have never had someone tell you "my computer is slow fix it (FOR FREE!!) plz ok thnx bye" only to have it take an hour to boot up because 50 programs are starting at startup and you are running xp on 128mb of ram. edit: sorry for the hijack |