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Question

Home Security Camera Suggestions Please!!!

Jul 1, 2015 5:02AM PDT

Very confused by all the security cameras out there and really need some expert suggestions....

My need is to monitor my driveway from a garage attic window which is about 30 feet from the area I wish to target.

I want day/night (night most important) recording of movement in the area, and would prefer 15 second video, though “rapid fire” stills would be acceptable. While the image quality does not have to “Blue Ray”, I’d like to identify vehicle color type/persons as they pass within range.

I have WIFI available in the area, and would prefer that the camera pass images to my desktop computer for storage. An alternative would be to have storage capabilities within the camera; the maximum time away would be about 4 days.

I have AC power in the area, but batteries would be fine too.

I’d like a 90 degree viewing/recording area if possible.

I have no need to monitor constantly or via smart-phone type device.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions…..Michael

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Night camera, color? No such thing.
Jul 1, 2015 9:42AM PDT

As there is no light the usual is to flood the area with IR so there is no camera made that will tell you if it's blue or red in color. Your spec means that there is no solution to this.

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Do not need color...
Jul 1, 2015 1:37PM PDT

Sorry, I should have been more specific; I do not need color images.
Camera recommendations?
Thanks!

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No system is perfect. Try this one.
Jul 1, 2015 1:58PM PDT
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Home Security Camera
Jul 21, 2015 12:33AM PDT
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You can find your answer here. Many choices.