I need to install a couple of cameras overlooking my front and back garden. Thy would need to work during the day when i'm out and at night in low light (i have quite a good light which partially illuminates the whole area). At the moment i am looking at installing a video capture card into my Windows xp pc, or more likely to buy another box with the card, piggy back on my existing pc, using the same monitor and key board.
As for cameras: im quite happy with b+w and am looking at the following,
Sony CCD, B/W 600 TVL Camera (Model: PBC200)
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Automatic Gain Control for increased picture quality in low light conditions
Automatic Electronic Iris for excellent picture quality in varying light conditions
Back Light Compensation for difficult lighting conditions
Compatible with Auto Iris lenses for use in extreme lighting conditions
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Specifications:
Manufacturer: x-vision
Resolution: 600 TVL
Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony Super HAD CCD
Minimum Illumination: 0.05 lux
Video Signal Output: BNC Socket
Audio Signal Output: Phono Socket
Operating voltage: 12V DC
Current consumption: 150mA
Weatherproofing: As supplied: IP30 (internal use)
With HCW200/HCW224: IP65 (external use)
Dimensions (WxHxD): As supplied: 50 x 43 x 115mm
With HCW200: 100 x 100 x 320mm
With HCW224: 110 x 110 x 340mm
What about the Xvision PCI card and software. Has anyone out there any experiene of this? And are there any equivalent cameras out there which would do the same job. They would need to capture images upto 12m away. I dont want to pay a king's ransome. Ta
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