[Hidden-tech] Motion-detectors, camera suggestions, safety

nestor at fuzzy-math.com nestor at fuzzy-math.com
Wed Dec 30 11:47:06 EST 2009


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On Dec 30, 2009, at 11:20 AM, Chris Hoogendyk wrote:

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> Perhaps also of interest -- http://www.bensoftware.com/ss/
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> I've played with that a bit, and it worked quite nicely. I could  
> access
> the built in camera on a computer in a server room across campus. It  
> has
> software capabilities for motion detection and can initiate capture  
> to a
> remote server based on motion. Somewhere on their site I recall seeing
> some references for digital security cameras that could tie into the
> computer and thus be used by this software.
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> nestor at fuzzy-math.com wrote:
>> Why not combine the two and use motion-activated photo/video.  If you
>> already have a canon camera, this can be accomplished via the
>> alternate firmware package called CHDK.  With CHDK installed(does not
>> replace your original firmware, and is easily uninstalled), you can
>> load scripts which will detect motion and snap shots or videos.  You
>> may want to consider IR illumination for "night vision"  which will
>> not be visible to the intruder, or pair this with motion activated
>> lighting. You also have the option of purchasing a camera suited to
>> CCTV and security applications and hooking it to a vcr, DVR, or
>> computer.  Some security DVRs have motion detection, but you could
>> also record at a low framerate and get hours of footage out of a few
>> gigs of storage.
>>
>>
>> On Dec 30, 2009, at 10:01 AM, Owen Freeman-Daniels wrote:
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>>> In light of the recent fires that have taken place in Northampton
>>> that are suspected arson, there has been much chatter about the
>>> installation of motion-detecting flood lights on the porches and
>>> homes of Northampton residents. Another suggestion has been the use
>>> of video cameras running during the night. Some are talking about
>>> positioning them inside their homes looking outward, others are
>>> talking about setting them up on their properties looking into the
>>> street.
>>>
>>> Does anyone at Hidden-Tech have suggestions for a good video camera
>>> useful for these types of purposes?  Outdoor ones might need some
>>> durability to withstand the elements. I also have heard about a
>>> video camera that only turns on when it detects motion-- I wonder
>>> how well those work or if anyone has had experience with them.
>>> Another matter to consider is the duration of a recording-- possibly
>>> 6+ hours. Again, if anyone has any suggestions or experience with
>>> observation video cameras, it would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Owen Freeman-Daniels
>>> Ward 3 Neighborhood Association
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