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Unfortunately I am in the US so can't check UK stores. I would be using the 2 cameras to ID vandals at 20 - 50 ft at night with minimum ambient light so low light / infrared capability and sharp image are important although color and sound are not. That said I don't have the budget for commercial grade equipment. I am hoping to do it myself for as little money as possible. In that regard, should I be looking at wifi IP cameras or wifi analog (CCTV?) models? If your answer is wifi IP cameras, does that mean I only need the cameras, a wifi router, a computer and camera monitoring software? I am a little confused about the requisite hardware re: IP vs. analog systems... Thnx in advance... d

I am a computer tech guy who knows nothing about video camera security systems but want to purchase what is necessary and set a two camera system up at my home and hopefully not spend too much doing so. (See specs at the bottom of my post) I was wondering if I could just buy the cameras and whatever is necessary and use one of my Windows computer systems and hard drive that runs at home 24/7 in order to save on the DVR and video monitor expense. I haven't been able to find any good reviews or sources of information on the web because of all the self promo stuff which clogs up google search re: security systems. Can anyone suggest what brands and models of hardware I should shop for and give me an idea of what the overall cost be might be for such a 2 camera system? Specs of my situation: I have a quality dual band wifi router at my home along with an available 24/7 WIndows XP Pro SP3 computer system. I need two wifi night vision cameras: ** One with infrared and motion detection at 50 ft and ~ 25 > 45 degrees of field that can send a wifi signal 60 ft ** One with infrared and motion detection at 30 ft and ~ 45 degrees of field that can send a wifi signal 30ft (this camera I would prefer to be a covert camera) I don't need sound or color I have outside power outlets 3 ft from each camera location. I have professional computer tech skills and am very handy with tools but have no budget for a security company installed system. Thanks in advance. d.