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From: vail@tegra.COM (Johnathan Vail)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Need sources for video observation systems
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Date: 26 Feb 91 16:19:13 GMT
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In-reply-to: gnd@targhee.idaho.amdahl.com's message of 20 Feb 91 16:52:51 GMT



In article <9943@tetons.idaho.amdahl.com> gnd@targhee.idaho.amdahl.com (Greg Darnell) writes:

   The only system I have ever seen is a Hyundai system listed in a recent
   Damark catalog for $299.99.  It seems fairly nice, B&W with 3 lux 
   sensitivity and a 2-way audio intercom.  However, I have no idea if the
   price is competitive.

For CCTV stuff that is pretty cheap.  Fordham has a large selection.
The cheapest that I have seen is the DAK "home detective" or some
silly name.  It is a small plastic CCD camera, about 50-100' of wire,
and a small BW monitor.  All for about $150.  The unit is made my
Uniden and given the price it is quite nice.  The quality of the
camera image is relatively poor but if you can manage the price is
right.

   I need good low-light sensitivity for nighttime use.  Audio would be
   nice, but color is not required.  If you know of sources and/or prices
   for such systems please let me know.  If I receive email responses and
   requests for the info I will summarize.

This may not fit the bill for you if you need performance too.

jv

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