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cameras/security anonymous 07-01-2009
Posted by anonymous on July 1, 2009, 10:29 pm
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We have a real problem down here in North Florida (Holmes Country and
surrounding area). According to some locals with connections to the
police, the federals have sent a bunch of 'drug warriors' down here to
solve the drug problem.

So far, people have encountered drug warrior "ninjas" trespassing on
homesteads in full blackout camo while looking for drugs or something
else (at night). Still other people have had their property broken
into with nothing stolen. Others have managed to obtain partial
surveillance video.

I have my property set up with interlocking video feeds but a few
holes were exploited leading to a "break in". Technology changes so
fast today so I'm looking for suggestions on gear to secure my
homestead. The main goal is to capture some useable footage for the
web and the courts.

So........ what's the best value in black and white hi-res vid cameras
today? What's the best value in infrared illuminators? What's the
best value in desktop computer-based DVR cards?

Is there anything else you can recommend? Sure would appreciate any
suggestions.







Posted by Jim Rojas on July 1, 2009, 10:39 pm
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anonymous wrote:
> We have a real problem down here in North Florida (Holmes Country and
> surrounding area). According to some locals with connections to the
> police, the federals have sent a bunch of 'drug warriors' down here to
> solve the drug problem.
>
> So far, people have encountered drug warrior "ninjas" trespassing on
> homesteads in full blackout camo while looking for drugs or something
> else (at night). Still other people have had their property broken
> into with nothing stolen. Others have managed to obtain partial
> surveillance video.
>
> I have my property set up with interlocking video feeds but a few
> holes were exploited leading to a "break in". Technology changes so
> fast today so I'm looking for suggestions on gear to secure my
> homestead. The main goal is to capture some useable footage for the
> web and the courts.
>
> So........ what's the best value in black and white hi-res vid cameras
> today? What's the best value in infrared illuminators? What's the
> best value in desktop computer-based DVR cards?
>
> Is there anything else you can recommend? Sure would appreciate any
> suggestions.


I would install low light cameras instead of IR. You can spot IR rather
easily.

Jim Rojas








Posted by anonymous on July 1, 2009, 11:33 pm
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wrote:

>I would install low light cameras instead of IR. You can spot IR rather
>easily.
>




Could you recommend some brands/models? Thanks.




Posted by Bob Worthy on July 2, 2009, 8:54 am
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> wrote:
>
>>I would install low light cameras instead of IR. You can spot IR rather
>>easily.
>>
>
>
>
>
> Could you recommend some brands/models? Thanks.

Infrared is not what it is cracked up to be unless you spend some extra
bucks. Most "best value" cameras with built in IR will only be good for
about 30-35 feet. Be very selective with low light level cameras. Some look
very good in low light conditions as long as everything is still. Once there
is movement, the object leaves long trails causing the object's movement to
blur out. Secondly, a court is more than likely going to want video that is
watermarked if it is going to be used as evidence. Think about that before
selecting recording equipment.
>
>
>



Posted by G. Morgan on July 2, 2009, 10:08 am
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Bob Worthy wrote:

> Secondly, a court is more than likely going to want video that is
>watermarked if it is going to be used as evidence. Think about that before
>selecting recording equipment.


Bob, have you ever personally known of a case where video was denied
admissibility or it's authenticity was in question because of a lack of a
watermark?



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