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More info?)
Both cameras would be outside. The one in front is under a covered area
but the light is on the low side. The one out in back gets morning sun,
would get some weather and wind.
Maybe a separate tv as the viewing location? Thinking wireless to reduce
the hassle but the camera's still need power.
Where can I do some reading by reliable sources?
Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote:
> Richard <dryland@3-eagles.com> wrote:
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>>Wanting to set up 1 or 2 cam's (wireless) for my home (front and back
>>outside). Looking for suggestions on good units that will work with and
>>thru my wireless router (Netgear).
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>>Any comments on your experiences are appreciated.
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> How much do you want to spend?
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> I've tried both the Netgear and the DLink DCS-1000. They run around $200. At
> this price point, you get a functional unit, but just. Neither handles low light
> very well, both are very sensitive to bright light, low contrast (snow, sand)
> and wash out easily. Both are for heated, indoor use only. Both have to be
> positioned carefully so as not to be looking at the sun, but that's true of
> almost any camera.
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> One of the two (sorry, forgot which) requires that you host the Java app on a
> separate server, if you plan on making the cameras public.
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> There are some much better Toshiba cameras, but they start at $400 and go up.