What system fits my needs?

[gnxpro 0]

I'm looking for a 4 or more channel security camera system with a PTZ function. I'm disabled and need to be able to control the PTZ from my computers mouse since I can't switch the cords around myself. Is there something like this available for $225 or less? I could get ones separately but will need some advice on what to do.

[varascope 0]

Would be hard to find a new system for that price as most mini-ptz start around $250 +/- 30. Mouse control is available but a keyboard controller maybe easier with the joystick. Do you need recording or just camera view? Might be able to find one on ebay.

[Numb-nuts 1]

Your budget is a no chance! I'm sorry to tell you and even a cheap PTZ camera at that price, would probably disappoint you.

For that price you might find a DVR that's worthwhile, but as for cameras too, forget it. Also if you are disabled you will need someone to install it for you. Your budget is I'm sorry to tell you not even enough for a deposit.

 

A thought occurred to me if you don't need recording you could try a low end IP camera with PT (no zoom though )which you view over your PC and one name immediately springs to mind, Foscam. You might get one that works with Vitamin D software which is free for just one camera. You'll probably need someone to install it sti;ll and they are probably not outdoor cameras.

[varascope 0]

I did a little digging and found this on Ebay

 

Cheap Yes

Reliable: ??

Outdoor: No

Professional: No

Good enough: You would have to decide

Might be enough with a computer laying around to get 2 or 3 working

 

Hope this helps. Should be easy enough for someone to help you setup.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-WiFi-Network-Pan-Tilt-Audio-IR-Night-Vision-Security-IP-Camera-US/301052459955?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D261%26meid%3D3754102486468654008%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D261048493861%26

[Numb-nuts 1]

not sure if I follow what you mean about switching cords around yourself and what that has to do with CCTV or with a PTZ?

If the CCTV is correctly installed you would not have to do anything with any cables ( I assume that what you mean by cords)

you would simply have to operate it as you indicated, from a PC using a mouse.

 

By the way, that camera pans and tilts but for that price don't expect it to be zooming in on anything plus it's an indoor camera.

It will be close to useless looking out through a window at night, since the IR will simply be reflected back at the camera from the glass.