Home surveillance camera systems

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

Do any of you all have an opinion on a Home Surveillance Camera Systems? I don't know much about this stuff and it all just blends together. I'd just as soon have an indoor camera pointed out a window than have an outdoor system.

I'd like to have something like this Logitech but have read too many conflicting reviews.

Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security--Indoor Master System Camera

Amazon.com: Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security--Indoor Master System Camera: Camera & Photo

One guy just told me to use one of these.

Panasonic Wireless Network Camera

Amazon.com: Panasonic Wireless Network Camera: Camera & Photo

[jeffmem]

What's the end goal? Record constantly, record on motion or just remote viewing?

[Krull]

sams club has some decent cameras-- i got mine there --- was pricey but i can do remote, night vision, and motion sensor settings on them and the resolution is good.... you see i have this crazy old man that lives across the street and well...........

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

Krull, do you remember which one you got from Sams?

jeffmem, I was wanting something like the Logitech WiLife offers.

Looking for something reliable,

plug and play for a PC

Motion-activated

delete the video file if I don't want it

I don't care about Internet or Smart Phone Access

Just want to have proof if something was done by someone

[jeffmem]

I have a couple of panasonic BLC140a outdoor IP cameras (approx $200ea) and use zoneminder running on an old linux box to monitor them for motion. The cameras themselves have "record on motion" built in but they dont archive the video for very long. This service vitamin d : home looks promising if you are running windows. Its free for one camera.

[Krull]

Sam's Club â„¢ | Night Owl 8 Ch H.264 DVR w/ Smart Phone Access