I am looking to install a video camera on our stairwell to the second floor, for a "feces hitting the oscillator"-type scenario of someone breaking into the house while we are at home. We all sleep upstairs on a two story house and arm the alarm at night, with instant activation should an entry zone be violated. The scenario I worry about is if an intruder ignores the alarm and heads upstairs after entering the house.
The scenario I envision is alarm goes off and calls the calvary, and wakes us up. We "adjourn" the the closet where a small video monitor (either PC or LCD panel, not sure yet) is setup to watch the stairwell. If an intruder comes upstairs he/she is likely of ill intent and a different kettle of fish than someone that hears the alarm and runs. Ideally I'd also like the screen in this room to display some information like whether the police were called, phone line cut, etc. so we can plan an appropriate response and know that someone with ill intentions is on their way.
I'd like to setup a camera that covers the stairwell and works in very low light, with IR assist if needed as the stairwell is not illuminated at night. This is installed in a home so obviously the maximum performance with minimum astethetic impact is required. I can run CAT5 or whatever else to the location pretty easily so IP piques my interest but performance and asthetics are key if analog is the better choice. Recording capabilities would be nice in the future so if that could be factored in I would appreciate the guidance.
I currently have a CQC and Elk system installed, but have never done anything with video. I'd like some ideas on cameras, and how to setup the "montioring station." I'd like to avoid a dedicated PC in the closet since this screen will be rarely used, and I need something fairly "failsafe" since when it is needed, it is REALLY needed. I'm thinking LCD panel mounted behind a rack of clothing would be nice at this point. MBR closet is about 50' from the server/security closet but I can run wire relatively easily.
I could see budgeting $1-2K for this setup (the camera, "viewing station" and any ancillary hardware or software) but could go for more if there's a compelling reason to do so. Might seem like a lot but this would have huge WAF and I've had someone break into an apartment I was sleeping in at the time, so it's priceless as the commercials say.
The scenario I envision is alarm goes off and calls the calvary, and wakes us up. We "adjourn" the the closet where a small video monitor (either PC or LCD panel, not sure yet) is setup to watch the stairwell. If an intruder comes upstairs he/she is likely of ill intent and a different kettle of fish than someone that hears the alarm and runs. Ideally I'd also like the screen in this room to display some information like whether the police were called, phone line cut, etc. so we can plan an appropriate response and know that someone with ill intentions is on their way.
I'd like to setup a camera that covers the stairwell and works in very low light, with IR assist if needed as the stairwell is not illuminated at night. This is installed in a home so obviously the maximum performance with minimum astethetic impact is required. I can run CAT5 or whatever else to the location pretty easily so IP piques my interest but performance and asthetics are key if analog is the better choice. Recording capabilities would be nice in the future so if that could be factored in I would appreciate the guidance.
I currently have a CQC and Elk system installed, but have never done anything with video. I'd like some ideas on cameras, and how to setup the "montioring station." I'd like to avoid a dedicated PC in the closet since this screen will be rarely used, and I need something fairly "failsafe" since when it is needed, it is REALLY needed. I'm thinking LCD panel mounted behind a rack of clothing would be nice at this point. MBR closet is about 50' from the server/security closet but I can run wire relatively easily.
I could see budgeting $1-2K for this setup (the camera, "viewing station" and any ancillary hardware or software) but could go for more if there's a compelling reason to do so. Might seem like a lot but this would have huge WAF and I've had someone break into an apartment I was sleeping in at the time, so it's priceless as the commercials say.