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Originally Posted by slodave
24 hrs. of continuous recording is not really feasible. If you are looking for inexpensive, you will need to drop frames. If you want to use your computer, you will need to have a lot of free disk space, maybe even add another hard drive, dedicated to video. You will also need a video capture card - if the camera is a normal RCA or BNC adapter. Realistically, you will want a dedicated computer. Doable for under a $1000.-, but barely.
Dave
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I install these on a regular basis. 4 camera inputs, 24hr. continous recording with 7 ~ 14 days worth of archives (depending on desired video quality & number of cameras), with TCP/IP for web-viewing, for about $800.00 w/320 gb hard-drive. With only 1 camera attached, you can probably record/store 30 days of continous full-motion video:
http://www.spyingeyeinc.com/pdf_files/digital%20recorders/EDSR400H.pdf
Less expensive (off-brand) models are available for consumers on a budget (see: Costco, WalMart, Fry's, etc.). These are considered "disposable" and will do the job for the short-term.
Did someone say "tapes"? I have a stack of VHS (tape) Timelapse VCR's collecting dust in my warehouse. No-one uses tapes anymore, except perhaps grandpa wanting to keep an eye on his Model T.