Using and Converting CCTV Security cameras with home computer 1

[electronicsfreak]

I have recently come across some security cameras that were given away with a lot of stuff including computers. I have noticed everyone of them use 24vs and are bnc output for video. I would like to setup a few of these around my house and run them into my computer. I custom build my machines so I have no problem adding things if needed.

I am new to using these, so what I am wondering what would be the cheapest way to go about powering these cameras, and what software would you recommend, preferably open source, for monitoring? Also, is there a way to convert these from bnc to possibly svideo, or any other form, that is more common on capture cards? Also anything else you might want to recommend, please let me know.

I apologize if any of my questions sound naive or ignorant, as I am new to this type of thing, but willing to learn. I have a few of each of these models, but the models are

Panasonic wv-cp244

Ganz ych-03a

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[rclarke250]

well if you have an open pci slot you can use something like this.O
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Hereis one if you want to use a mini-pcie in a laptop.

PCIe can be had like this

And even USB found here


Most come with software, or you can search out others on the internet. I wound look at sourceforge.net and search for security,dvr,video capture. Tons of free software out there.

 

[rclarke250]

Oh, almost forgot, you can get a simple BNC to RCA convertor here Electrically the signal is going to be the same as line video, so just need to convert it to a different plug.

 

[electronicsfreak]

Awesome!

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[hairlessupportmonkey]

You could convert the BNC cameras to IP and use a software based recorder. saves having coax run to your PCs and the converter can be centralised and connected via IP. Thats how I would approach it I think.

http://www.byremote.net/products/conversion/

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[electronicsfreak]

I love that idea, really awesome, but way out of my price range right now lol.

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