Epic Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Im looking at getting a new CCTV system, i currently have a 360 camera mounted outside and it works alright but not the best of pictures. So been looking online but cant get a good idear on how good the picture is going to be! I want a 360 camera i can control, will really good zoom and clear colour picture. Also with night vision. I already have a DVR Recorder with my current one, but just want to upgrade the 360 camera.. any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 You need a pod version of a PZT camera with IR capability. They cost a few hundred quid but well worth it (eBay have a few good ones). You should be looking at a range of 20m max from the PZT camera to your car in order to retain pixel quality and deffinition during dark hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Michael also knows a bit about CCTV, try a search under threads he has started. I am sure he was pleased with the set up he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I just spoke to a guy from the CCTV site and he said for the better pictures i should look for cameras with the highest TVL number.. I want the best picture and a good zoom on a camera, as unfortunatly i have to park my car more than 20meters away from my house sumtimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I just spoke to a guy from the CCTV site and he said for the better pictures i should look for cameras with the highest TVL number.. I want the best picture and a good zoom on a camera, as unfortunatly i have to park my car more than 20meters away from my house sumtimes... Does this mean you'll be pointing your camera at a public area? I believe this means you will have to notify the authorities and display warning signs. You'll also be responsible for making sure any footage you don't require for security purposes is deleted in a timely manner and you could also be open to requests for copies under the DPA. Before you call me a killjoy, I have CCTV around my home, and i looked into this myself. I have two outside cameras, aimed so as not to point out into the strret or at a neighbour's property. My interpretation of the regs is that you don't have to bother with any of the above if: 1) You are monitoring your own private property (i.e. not a bisuness premises). 2) You have less than three cameras. 3) You are not monitoring a public area. I'll try to find the link than my CCTV supplier referred me to. Good luck with nigh vision, by the way. I tried to make this work over a 10m range and couldn't. I opted for PIR controlled halogens instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Does this mean you'll be pointing your camera at a public area? I believe this means you will have to notify the authorities and display warning signs. You'll also be responsible for making sure any footage you don't require for security purposes is deleted in a timely manner and you could also be open to requests for copies under the DPA. Before you call me a killjoy, I have CCTV around my home, and i looked into this myself. I have two outside cameras, aimed so as not to point out into the strret or at a neighbour's property. My interpretation of the regs is that you don't have to bother with any of the above if: 1) You are monitoring your own private property (i.e. not a bisuness premises). 2) You have less than three cameras. 3) You are not monitoring a public area. I'll try to find the link than my CCTV supplier referred me to. Good luck with nigh vision, by the way. I tried to make this work over a 10m range and couldn't. I opted for PIR controlled halogens instead. This is not a problem at all, iv already got a 360 camera outside i just want a better one. Its been up over a year now. i have no signs or anything and have not had a single problem with anyone. if anything people feel safer with it there as it tend to deter people from damaging there cars. unfortunatly people on my street have had drunk kids run up and down there cars smashing all the windows! And thankfully it stops when it gets near my end as they dont wana get seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ok, well this is the link that my CCTV provider referred me to: http://www.fife.police.uk/default.aspx?page=1747 Its published by the Fife Police, but the regs it refers to covers the UK. There are some issues you need to consider if installing any kind of personal CCTV system. Cameras should only be pointed at your own property - you don't want to be accused of spying on other people. The current advice is that you should not be deliberately viewing areas outside your own property's boundary unless it is unavoidable. Human Rights legislation concerning the individual's right to privacy means that passers by might complain about being 'spied' upon by your camera and appoint a solicitor to effect a Civil Action against you. Users of small systems or home systems which contain less than 3 cameras, which are not remotely operated i.e. they cannot be moved left/right and zoomed from a controller away from the camera, and the information gathered is passed to no-one but the Police, have no requirement to register with the UK Information Commissioner (Data Protection Act 1998), nor place signs, keep tape records etc although placing signage can assist as a deterrent. Anyway - good luck with it. I wouldn't be without my system now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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