minidv for surveillance

[bobbykey]

I have a minidv laying around im not using so can I use this for surveillance.The computer and mini dv will be about 175 to 200 feet apart.Thanks.

[edDV]

Sure so long as you can power it. Most have composite or S-Video out (good for several hundred feet with quality cable) and the image quality is very good except for night*.


* specialized security cams are designed with integrated infrared light sources.

[jagabo]

firewire over ethernet? Up to 300 feet.

http://fwdepot.com/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/761

A decent ethernet webcam is much cheaper though.

[bobbykey]

thanks for replies I will look into both, and would there be a way to do wireless? Thanks again

[guns1inger]

Many DV cameras have a timeout on them as well, so keeping it running for longer than 5 minutes or so without attention might be an issue.

[MJA]

for indoor or outdoor surveillance ?if it's for outdoor thre cam will not last

[bobbykey]

it will be enclosed.