DrPhoto

Thanks for getting back & your input. The reason I am after a PTZ is that my current cameras give a general wild field shots of the feeders etc but i would like then to zoom in to particular feeders and get close up shots when applicable. Get your drift re support and it was a concern but I also wonder how many others out there are just badged versions of the same items. I will take a look at the vids & thanks for taking the time to reply. Cheers & beers DrPhoto

Hi & I apologies in advance for what is a typical newbie numskull question but I would appreciate some advice anyway. I want to set up a PTZ camera for viewing the birds in my back garden from the front of the house. I would want full D1 res and 25fps - Live viewing and recording when required. I have an ILDVR card which I will use for recording along with a couple of static cams already set up though I may control the PTZ manually with a joystick yet I don't know. I have scanned around the web and come across several cameras & whilst I am not too flush I can't buy twice so I have to get it right first time. I am also worried about the large amount of 'Chinese offerings' out there on ebay and do not know which of them are any good. I am looking at a 1/3rd" chip and would like a nominally 25 - 30x zoom. Could any one advise on a suitable camera that they know is OK? I have come across a system from Inesun on ebay - big worry CCTV 7 inch 650TVL 36X Optical Zoom 3.2~115.2mm Auto Tracking High Speed Dome PTZ IR Camera - Current ebay listed example is 160952801565 Item number: Is this any good or would I just be buying rubbish I would later regret? Any one out there have any experience with such a beast?? or know anythiing similar & more suitable?? I do want this to last but it probably won't won't be running as hard or as often as in usual installations All info greatly received & pointers appreciated. Thanks in advance - DrPhoto & the Birdie Cam