A couple of problems with that system, the cameras are only 420 TV Lines so may not have good enough resolution to pick out a numberplate unless it's very close and the cameras are wired. If you are fitting it to cover a fairly small area, they could be OK but if you've got a fairly large yard to cover, cabling could be hard work. In saying that, wireless cameras, unless you are talking very expensive pro quality ones, aren't brilliant at the best of times.
Good point RR. Trust , me there's little worse than having an incident captured on cctv with such massive pixalation that the offender looks like they're made of lego. :\
yeah that was my main worry with the cheaper systems, that I may get some footage but it would be just plain annoying rather than useful, may be better to get a single higher quality cam set up to cover the entrance (one way in oneway out)
(10-02-12, 07:00 PM)tommyteeman link Wrote: yeah that was my main worry with the cheaper systems, that I may get some footage but it would be just plain annoying rather than useful, may be better to get a single higher quality cam set up to cover the entrance (one way in oneway out)
that would be the best bet and get a wider lens
full licenses don't come in cornflake packets!
I've got a similar system in my shop, and for the money it's brilliant. Got remote viewing and can see the whole shop (8 camera's) on my laptop at home. The IR works really well. Not TV quality but good enough to recognise someone for sure. The plug and play systems really are easy to install.
I got a Swann system from Maplins. Had to phone up Swann support as setting up the remote bit wasn't as straightforward for a non techie as they imply and they were brilliant. They offer free support for life as well!
Tommy tee man, In my place of work, we have a 109 digital non-fixed camera system that is opperated by 10 full time employee's, 2 at a time. This is done on a 24/7/365 basis. The camera opperators are fully trained to a very high standard and are tested on a yearly basis. They are good at their job and very proffecional. We have NEVER successfully had a criminal conviction based solely on CCTV image. To do that you need a clear, stationary image of someones face of passport quality. There can be no dubiety whatsoever.
Professional criminals know this stuff. They know when cameras are vulnerable. The learn their field of vision and how fast they move. They know the blind spots and test on a regular basis. What cameras do is deter the opportunist thief.
I would not recommend cheap cameras at all. They are pointless. And if you go cheap, you are as well going £20 cheap irather than the ones you have here, as neither are of any use to you. Spend the money on a good lock for your store. A strong entry point (new door made of steel?) with a motion light and a local GSM alarm.
If you decide to go for the cameras, take heed:
The document retantion policy Uk 2009 act states that recordings can be kept for no longer than 14 days, unless specifically requested by the police.
You can not have a camera recording any public place, throughway, or private property not beloning to you.
Remember, if you do not obey the law when fitting the system, it could backfire on you in a big way. If you try to submit illegal evidence in court you could be prosecuted yourself. Remember, the police do not choose which laws they enforce.
And to finish off, I hope that thieving C*NT has a long and miserable existence and am sorry to hear you stuff has been stolen.
Not quite sure what to do with my early mid-life crisis. Ideas on a post card to P.O.BOX 150...
'Remember, the police do not choose which laws they enforce.'
Really ????
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, so ive been looking at some cctv setups like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1606549296...84.m1438.l2649. Anyone tried these type of systems.....are they any use ?
