Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Pondering on HD Cameras


Cameras need not be expensive if you do not require anything over complicated. When we added H.264 to Netcam Watcher we wanted to see how well it worked with a variety of cameras. So we bought a whole load of different cameras from China. Some were rubbish, but some were really good. (After all, iPhones and iPads are made in China...the quality depends on the factory and the design).





HD, Wireless, H.264, Pan/Tilt IP camera with Infra-Red Illuminators






HD, Wireless, H.264, Waterproof IP camera with Infra-Red Illuminators

Amazingly at affordable prices, these cameras offer:
- 720p resolution (1280x720 pixels)
- Wi-Fi or wired network connections
- Infra-red LEDS that let the camera see in the dark for at least 10 meters, with automatic operation when light levels drop.
- H.264 compression giving up to 30 frames per second video rate
- Complete with power supply with local plug
- The indoor camera supports Pan and Tilt

And for as little as USD235 (shipping included), the complete system with 1 camera (either ourdoor or indoor) with DVR, Netcam Watcher Professional is available here. So for people with some technical knowledge and DIY nous, this will be an answer for home or small office security and monitoring system.

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