Recording cctv on a pc ?

[rtbcomp]

Mine cost me about £30.

Back on topic, one of those programs I mentioned will support multible USB webcams, which may a way to go.

There are some very good ones these days, and wiring is simple enough.

 

[Pete.]

I had a camera hooked to a Happauge TV card, with free motion detecting software triggering it to record. You have to have it in a place with no sunlight though or it'll get triggered by clouds moving across the sun etc.

 

[Shox Dr]

I tried it. I wouldn't bother, buy a CCTV DVR, such as an Alien, comes with software to program the cameras, network ready, if you have a static IP address you can view over the net. Record full frame on all 4 channels, etc etc

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

buy a CCTV DVR, such as an Alien, comes with software to program the cameras, network ready

Far to expensive those DTR's,think the one you're on about is in the region of £700?

 

[Shox Dr]

For a full kit maybe. just the unit around £180

 

[ronan]

I have a mish mash of different cameras i bought in drips and drabs when an uncle of mine died and his house was empty. To be honest i have been talking to a local copper i know and he says they know most of the break ins have been done by some teenage members of the scrap metal community, i am sure you know who i mean , they aren't the brightest and have gotten away with it so long due to sheer luck.
I'll look into what you have said and see what i can afford to do, i have firearms in the house and its always a worry that i'll be targetted for them so security is paramount.

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

its always a worry that i'll be targetted for them so security is paramount.

The object of the game is to frighten them off entering the home,Video surveilance cameras wont do that...a pair of dobermans will.