11 replies to this topic

[Blake]

Dennis let me give you a heads up, cheap and good quality wifi camera, are not easy to do. A higher definition wireless security camera will run about $1000-$2000. Depending on if you need it to move

[BobS0327]

Yes, the outdoor wireless cameras are really expensive. Have you considered less expensive options such as analog CCTV hard wired cameras? I went this route and have 4 high quality cameras and a DVR with IP address for less than the cost of a top of the line outdoor wireless IP camera. All four of my cameras have Infrared night vision.

[Blake]

Dennis this is the site I ordered my stuff from, they have some reviews. I don't think they will ship international though hxxp://www.surveillance-video.com/alldi4cohire.html

[BobS0327]

It's been a couple of years since I installed my camera security system. But if memory serves me correctly, you should pay close attention to the Lux rating which is the amount of light needed for the camera to work properly. The lower the lux rating, the better the night pictures. But if you choose to go the route of infrared, then a low Lux rating for night pictures is moot. I use infrared cameras in the really dark areas of my property with good results

Also, keep in mind one downside of a wireless system are the batteries needed to power the unit. You'll have to monitor the batteries on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of the camera.

[Mr Pink]

How about the FOSCAM line of cameras? They have a wireless, outdoor model with nightvision LED's for around 130 dollars, and the image quality is suprisingly pretty good! The model I am using outside my garage is called the FI8905W, i ordered it from www.lktown.com , from what I've seen they have the lowest prices compared to any other online store selling the FOSCAM cameras.

[Black Slik]

You could google YCAM its cheap and wireless easy to install

[infiltrator]

I've also wanted to have a HD surveillance camera set up outside my house. But always found them expensive, But that has given me some ideas to think about.

What if I could modify an USB HD webcam to serve live feed via a wireless adapter to my computer and all that for may be a few hundred dollars.

Not a bad idea, yehhh.

Anyway, you could consider buying this cisco wireless camera, it has good video quality and its a lot cheaper.


http://cgi.ebay.com....d#ht_4210wt_998

[Nicholas Sentry]

Just go with the analog CCTV hard wired cameras since it's more cheaper compared to wifi outdoor IP camera.