Idiot Question on Placement of Camera

[akita 0]

Ok, forgive me for sounding like a complete noob, which I am, regarding Security Cameras,etc. I am in process of getting an outdoor bullet cam. I plan on installing it on the eave near my garage. However, I will need to replace my gutters and possibly the eaves/soffit vents around that area so I cannot do any mounting of an outside camera till those things are fixed. In the meantime, would it be silly if I were to place my camera(from INSIDE of my house), pointing out from the window? Will there be noticeable reflection from the window to the camera lens that would render this setup pointless? Some quick stats of camera, if it makes any difference:

1/3" Sony Super HAD CCD; 550 lines, Varifocal lens, IR LED 36 Units/Auto White Balance

Thanks in advance.

[bike_rider 0]

Sure, you can point it out the window. Drape a black cloth over it so that there are no reflections. You will have to disable those IR LEDs because they will glare badly off a window.

[tomahawk 0]

hook the camera up and try it before you mount it anywhere there are alot of different factors that can come into play

reflections/shadows

signal issues due to contruction materials or electrical wiring

lines may not be long enough

cameras field of view may not cover the area you want

its alot easier to hold it up where you want it or just prop it up and check the feed than it is to mount it and run all the wires and find its not gonna work

[Birdman Adam 0]

Sure, it will work. My driveway camera (repurposed camcorder) is set up like this now. Its fine, just slightly ugly.

 

And yes - if you don't turn off the IR it will make the image unusable because it will reflect on the window.

[akita 0]

Thanks guys for your replies. Thankfully, this is only a temporary inconvenience.