[Tfug] A symlinks question, I think?

[Bexley Hall]

--- On Thu, 7/2/09, Zack Williams <zdwzdw at gmail.com> wrote:

> As an additional datapoint, I've used both analog an IP
> cameras.
> 
> For analog, BTTV-drivered cards work OK, better if you have
> the more expensive ones with a single chip per input, you'll get
> much better better performance.

Yes.  See my other (earlier) post for examples of the two
units I've been evaluating.  I suspect both will need suplementary
Ir emitters to get the sort of coverage I was hoping for
(but that's a pretty low-tech problem).

> Locally, Elliot's electronics has a good
> selection of analog cameras.

Ick.  Elliot's is *so* pricey!  It bothers me each time I order
mail-order that there isn't someplace locally to purchase
components at "reasonable" prices.  I guess Tucson just isn't
that big of a market...  (an order going out to Digikey as soon
as I finish checking my mail)
 
> For IP, I've had good luck with both Axis (very expensive)
> and Trendnet (very cheap) cameras.
> 
> Overall, I'd recommend going IP only if you're working up
> from nothing, if only to reduce wire mess behind the computer.

I thought about that but figured the camera investment is
something I would prefer to be able to salvage even if the
"capture" hardware changes.  Analog seems like the most
flexible way of doing that (e.g., I can purchase a COTS DVR
and connect them to it)

<shrug>  Dunno.  This is one of those "try it and see" type
projects that you can't really be assured of "getting right"
just on paper...