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D-RAS03  [Team Member]
11/23/2011 12:24:33 PM
I'm just looking for something that I could monitor my driveway during the day. I found this one is it a decent one? I'm just looking for something cheap but will work. Any ideas guys? Thanks
SaltyDog  [Member]
11/23/2011 6:03:17 PM
I would stay away from wireless, most wireless cameras operat at 2.4 megahertz, just like every wireless device you would find in your home.
D-RAS03  [Team Member]
11/23/2011 10:07:50 PM
Originally Posted By SaltyDog:
I would stay away from wireless, most wireless cameras operat at 2.4 megahertz, just like every wireless device you would find in your home.


Why is that? I know nothing about this stuff yet.
SaltyDog  [Member]
11/24/2011 9:22:34 AM
Wireless cameras operate in the same bandwidth that other wireless devices do causing interefence with the video signal
D-RAS03  [Team Member]
11/24/2011 12:36:00 PM
Thanks I didn't know that. Could you recommand a one or two camera system that would be easy on the wallet. I know this has been asked a lot.
SaltyDog  [Member]
11/25/2011 1:20:46 PM
Look at Lorex, they have some nice systems out there for a decent price. Just remember that systems come four, eight or sixteen channels. So if you are going to buy a system leave roon to add other cams.
D-RAS03  [Team Member]
11/25/2011 9:17:42 PM
Originally Posted By SaltyDog:
Wireless cameras operate in the same bandwidth that other wireless devices do causing interference with the video signal


What noticeable differences would I notice? This is more of a thing for my dad as when someone comes to the door he's to slow to get there before they leave.
TheGrayMan  [Moderator]
11/25/2011 9:33:49 PM
Originally Posted By SaltyDog:
I would stay away from wireless, most wireless cameras operat at 2.4 megahertz, just like every wireless device you would find in your home.


This is the truth.

Though if you just need a single view as a "door cam," you do worse in terms of price.