ALL IN ONE CAMERA → ECONOMICAL

Do you have a mini security camera kit for a car?

You can use black box 4 unit at: http://www.spycameras.com/cameras,all-in-one-camera,hide-it-yourself.html or http://www.spycameras.com/cameras,all-in-one-camera,economical.html or http://www.spycameras.com/item,camball-2,2nd-gen-ball-camera-dvr.html However there are some limitations: For Black Box: 1) If you are watching inside of the car, only limitation will be the battery power. Typically, using external battery will last about 5~10 hours depending on the model. You can use the cigarette lighter adapter but you will need permanent power output from your cigarette lighter even if the engine is turned off. Also you will need be careful not to drain out your car battery. 2) For watching outside of the car, you can only cover one side of the car with one camera. For economical and Camball: No good under low light

Does this device support removable SD card?

This product has permanent memory built-in. You must plug in to your TV to play back the video.

Can all-in-one cameras be programmed to only record at certain time of the day?

Yes, it does come with schedule record feature. You can also have it record on motion detect within that time frame.

Can I view the videos from all-in-one camera over the internet?

No, all-in-one cameras have a recorder built-in but there is no server built-in for internet connection. However, we carry many different types of wi-fi nanny cameras that will do the job.

Can the DVR detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier?

Yes, DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. So a DVR (built-in or separate) will detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier Other info: Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video (depending on the model). Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image. Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.

Do you need to press record, or does all-in-one cameras automatically start when the unit powers on?

As a default, we program our all-in-one cameras at motion detection recording mode. So as soon as the power is applied, it'll will start to record automatically upon motion. All all-in-one cameras come with a power supply for a permanent power.

Does a DVR make any noise?

Full size stand alone DVRs all come with a cooling fan that will make noise as much as a PC. Portable DVRs do not make any noise.

Does your DVR unit automatically record over the old data when the memory becomes full?

Yes, there is a loop mode for recording. When the memory is full, it will start to record from the beginning of the memory. In other words, you will always retain certain amount of most recent data.

How does motion detection recording work?

DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video. Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image. Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.

How much movement is required to activate an all-in-one camera?

We set it up the camera at very sensitive motion detection. The sensitivity is programmable.

What is the difference between all in one cameras & wireless cameras?

All in one camera is a camera with a recorder built-in. Also known as 'self contained camera'. It records onto itself so you can retrieve the recording later. Wireless camera refers to a camera that can transmit a video signal to a separate recorder. You can battery power some all-in-one cameras but it's not called wireless.

Which camera is best for intrusion detection?

We suggest to use all-in-one cameras. Please check the following link: http://www.spycameras.com/cameras,all-in-one-camera.html . Any one of them are easy to use and include all the accessories needed. All-in-one camera refers to a system that has a hidden camera & a recorder built-in as one, similar to a camcorder. Also all-in-one cameras can record upon motion. DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.

Can a camera see in total dark?

Cameras can not see in total darkness. You will need IR illuminators http://www.spycameras.com/other,led-lamps.html either built around the camera lens or as a separate lighting source (only for a B/W camera or a D/N camera). We do carry cameras that works in very low light conditions. Lower the lux rating, better it is under low light.

Does your cameras work with different voltage for other countries?

Most of our camera come with a power adapter that can handle form 110V ~240V AC. In case of a direct AC plug-in camera such as clock radio camera We will include the 220V to 110V (60Hz) step-down converter. However, if your country uses 50Hz, the time on the clock, because it is digital, will not be correct (off about 20 min a day)

How does a camera adjust to different lighting level?

Every camera has auto electronic iris built-in. Unlike a human iris or other camera, there is no mechanical diaphragm that controls light intake, rather shutter speed changes automatically. Level of adjustment is very wide from low light to very bright light. You can actually place the camera an inch away from a lit 100W light bulb and still be able to read clearly the label on the bulb.

How does a camera work with a bright spot lighting source.

All cameras come with auto-electronic iris control. In a case in low light the iris will open up and brighten the picture automatically (however limited to its lux rating)As long as the camera is not facing directly toward a light source in low light, it'll be OK. However if a light source would be on the screen, the iris will close thus darkening the picture of the surrounding.

How far or how much can you see with a camera?

Cameras can see Infinite, therefore It all depends on the size of the object. Wider the angle of the lens, smaller it will appear but area coverage will be greater. You can not have both zoomed in view and cover wide area. Most of our cameras come standard with wide angle lens (75 deg horiz) that will cover the whole room if placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room.
Try our CCD Lens Calculator for more information.

How much of a room can a camera view?

Most of our cameras come with around 4mm lens providing 75 deg in horizontal angle (for 1.3" CCD). That means if the camera is placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room, it'll cover most of the room regardless of its size. Also all camera lenses are fixed focus and will focus to an object from about 2 ft away to infinity.