IdahoMan 0 Posted August 23, 2016 What is the power consumption of analog cameras and DVRs compared to digital/IP cameras and DVRs? Running Standby Off What are each systems response time? Starting up Event trigger I've used analog cams because I've been under the impression they are less complex and computerized (which is good). Also, my systems my need to run off a battery rather then mains. Thank you. IM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IdahoMan 0 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks almelst. Related question: Aren't "Trail Cameras" superior to your average analog or digital system? Why or why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks almelst. Related question: Aren't "Trail Cameras" superior to your average analog or digital system? Why or why not? They have completely different uses. This is basic info..read the product descriptions...one cannot replace the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IdahoMan 0 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks almelst. Related question: Aren't "Trail Cameras" superior to your average analog or digital system? Why or why not? They have completely different uses. This is basic info..read the product descriptions...one cannot replace the other. It was a rhetorical-sort of question for the sake of conversation. My point being that you can pay hundreds for CCTV cams, and hundreds for DVRs, and they need a steady feed of power. But TrailCams -assuming a properly made one- can cost around $200 and up, are wonderfully efficient (up to a year on 12 AA Lith.), can record video and sound at a quality that can be better than a full hardwired CCTV system, and only run when triggered. It just bugs me is all, why someone can't sell a system that works like a TrailCam. TrailCams would be ideal for building/vehicle/field surveillance were it not for their all-contained physical shape.. you know, have a CCTV system that is essentially a TrailCam except the parts (cams, mics, PIR, power, IR, etc.) could be separate and connected via ports in the main DVR unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks almelst. Related question: Aren't "Trail Cameras" superior to your average analog or digital system? Why or why not? They have completely different uses. This is basic info..read the product descriptions...one cannot replace the other. It was a rhetorical-sort of question for the sake of conversation. My point being that you can pay hundreds for CCTV cams, and hundreds for DVRs, and they need a steady feed of power. But TrailCams -assuming a properly made one- can cost around $200 and up, are wonderfully efficient (up to a year on 12 AA Lith.), can record video and sound at a quality that can be better than a full hardwired CCTV system, and only run when triggered. It just bugs me is all, why someone can't sell a system that works like a TrailCam. TrailCams would be ideal for building/vehicle/field surveillance were it not for their all-contained physical shape.. you know, have a CCTV system that is essentially a TrailCam except the parts (cams, mics, PIR, power, IR, etc.) could be separate and connected via ports in the main DVR unit. Why do you say trailcams can record at better quality than ip cameras? No camera on batteries can last a year in a location where there is traffic. You can trigger most cameras that have an alarm in with a pir sensor. Relying on PIR to record can be problematic, no pretrigger frames, not recording of events out of PIR range. You are simply looking for a way to use PIR with cameras. There are many of methods to do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
