Sounds like a fun project.  I have some working/academic experience in Computer Vision/Surveillance.  Here is a 100$ Infrared cam on Ebay:

  http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-IP-Internet-WiFi-Camera-Network-CAM-Night_W0QQitemZ140121399059QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4616QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

  People should be more aware of how cheap surveillance technology has become( especially CV systems ).  They are far more prevalent than most people realize.  London has 1 CCTV camera for every 14 people[0].  Oh, and keep in mind that there are many regulations that deal with the use of such technology.  There was one incident where someone used such a camera on police officers and was sued (on what grounds is beyond me).  It is illegal to use a radio bug for ' surreptitious purposes' ( don't ask me what other kinds of purposes radio bugs have ). Surveillance and Privacy issues are bound to be some of the most important for years to come.

  there is also this place:

  http://www.scottsdalespyshop.com/

  there is also a place called 'Spy World' in downtown Phoenix but they apparently have zero internet presence or a really bad SEO company.

 -jmz



 [0] http://www.boingboing.net/2004/05/23/wifi_surveillance_ca.html




On 5/28/07, Bryan O'Neal <BONeal@cornerstonehome.com> wrote:
Q) Any one have a recommendation on a few cheep wireless cameras?  I would like to upgrade my home security (aka catch the street rat children that egged my house) I don't care if it is color or black and white, but I do need power to be suitable enough that I don't have to change the batteries but once a month and want the quality to be good enough to identify a persons face at 15 feet, and I want the wireless receiver to be about 25 ft away through two walls.  Any suggestions?.
Since the camera view is of the outside of my house, I don't care if it is secure or not. They will be mounted under eves so water proof is not required but water and sun resistant would be a big plus.

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