[can-talk] security cameras

Hi Jennifer

We are in the process of installing security cameras at the moment.

 

Given our small budget, we opted for 2  stand alone systems with four
cameras each. They are indoor/outdoor and infra red and record onto a hard
drive (160Gb) which gives us about a week's recording 24 hrs a day at
reasonable resolution. The camera/DV kits came with power supplies, wires,
screws and bolts, all leads and even a computer disk and a USB cable to
connect to a laptop if you wanted to download from the Hdd.

 

I imagine the propriety system manufacturers/users are all shaking their
collective heads reading this and will be thinking "cheap and nasty", but
quotes we received varied from $3000 for next to nothing to well over
$25,000 for an average system. Admittedly that included connections to
alarms and such, but we didn't need all that (nor did we have the funds!).
We got two of the kits for under $2,000 and purchased two 19 inch TV's with
AV input to monitor them for about $250 each. Total $2500 (inc power boards,
oh and GST too!) The quality of the recorded image is good, there is quite a
bit of flexibility in viewing/recording/playback so I think they will suit
our needs. And that is what it will boil down to, needs.oh and budget as
well.

 

We had dummy cameras fitted as a deterrent and the new ones will replace
them, so no new holes will be drilled into the ceilings internally. As our
buildings are not interpreted as original, it is easier for us to introduce
modern technology into the galleries. With one of those cheap AV
sender/receiver things, I can monitor all the buildings from the one spot.
The biggest deterrent is that the cameras and the viewing screens are
visible to the public. They know they are being watched.and that works for
you. 

 

Horses for courses.

 

thanks

John

 

John Watson  (GDBMT, GDIT, CNA)

Manager-Gwalia Historic Site

Leonora Gwalia Historical Museum Ltd

PO Box 111    or   Tower St

Leonora 6438       Gwalia WA

 

Ph/Fax: (08) 9037 7122

Mob: 04199 58199

email: gwalia at emerge.net.au

 

www.gwalia.org.au

 

 

 

From: can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net
[mailto:can-talk-bounces at collectionsaustralia.net] On Behalf Of Jennifer
Thompson
Sent: 31 January 2008 12:25
To: can-talk at collectionsaustralia.net
Subject: [can-talk] security cameras

 

Hi all,

 

I am hoping someone can help me - I am investigating security cameras for
the Homestead at Bundanon. We already have a back to base security system
but it has been decided to install security cameras as well. 

 

Bundanon Homestead is an 1866 Georgian 2 storey house with two storey
verandah at front. It is made primarily of sandstone and cedar and stands in
close proximity to a 1840s kitchen and servants quarters all of which is in
fairly constant use by staff and visitors. Arthur Boyd's 1981 studio is also
in the grounds at the other end of the garden. This too would require
cameras.

 

I am reluctant to install them internally and so am hoping that exterior
cameras will be sufficient for all the above mentioned buildings.

 

My questions are:

1.	What sort of cameras should I be looking for?
2.	Who are the best suppliers (Sydney/ACT/Illawarra)?
3.	What other support is required in terms of power supply, PC/monitor,
etc
4.	What triumphs and/or difficulties have people experienced in
installation and continued use of security cameras in and around historic
houses
5.	Any ideas on costs would also be welcome.

 

Many thanks and I look forward to your feedback

 

Cheers

Jennifer

 

Jennifer Thompson

Collections & Exhibitions Manager

BUNDANON

 

A: PO Box 3343 North Nowra NSW 2541

T: 02 4422 2100 / 020 4422 2900

F: 02 4422 7190

E: jennifer at bundanon.com.au

W: www.bundanon.com.au

 

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