How To use In Car Cameras at DVinfo.net

Nate Davis · June 26th, 2006, 12:58 PM

Okay guys im really new to this idea, but ive been trying to look up how to get started.

What im trying to do is, say take 3 or 4 cameras...probably bullet cams and mount them in various places of the car.
than i want to know if there is a way where i can plug all the cameras into say, one DVR unit. because buying 4 just doesnt seem practical.

If you guys have any ideas on how to get me started all replys appreciateted!

Thanks

Daves Spi · June 27th, 2006, 02:12 AM

Yeah, looking for solution in this area too.

I am using Web cameras - they are cheap, light and have enough quality for this purpose.

take a look :
http://web.daves.cz/index2.php?ses_w...fil=98&item=12
or here
http://web.daves.cz/index2.php?ses_w...il=459&item=12

There are some solutions for analog cameras even working with 12V suply
http://www.eyespyvideo.com/videoreco...vr/dvr-160.htm

But I did not find any solution for USB web cameras. There is a problem with bandwidth. I am working on this problem and looking for some solution.

If anyone has some experience, please, type it here ;-)

Nate Davis · June 28th, 2006, 06:45 AM

You used webcams to flim that....did you have a Computer in the car the whole time?

but i do like how they turned out.

Nate Davis · June 29th, 2006, 04:49 PM

Daves Spi, you wouldnt happen to know what song is plaing in the first video link, movie.

Because its a nice song i like it!
(not to be off topic)

Daves Spi · June 30th, 2006, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Davis

You used webcams to flim that....did you have a Computer in the car the whole time?

but i do like how they turned out.

Yes, I used notebook for recording that camera.

The song is from LimpBizkit.

Alan Wong · July 14th, 2006, 03:49 AM

daves spi. what software did you use to do the video capture? does it support sound too?

Kenny Shelswell · July 23rd, 2006, 04:31 AM

Nate, I have a seven analogue camera incar setup that switches to four recording devices (MiniDV and nNovia Q2D). Would love to find out how I can record multiple analogue soruces to a single device without losing any quality.

Eric Gosse · September 21st, 2006, 04:18 PM

Hi Nate My "solution" is more costly but principles and actual hardware relate mostly to end use quality needs . On my sailplane , on top of tailfin ( pointing fwd & aft ,and on wingtip pointing across and inside cockpit are Sony XC555s etc(analogue) then to a 4 in into 1 out switcher then into a 1 in to 3 out video-distribution-amplifier(made from Jaycar kitset) then 1 output to a dash mount 7" LCD monitor, 1 output to recorder (either my Z1 or my M10 both Sony)and 1 output reserverved fo current downlink experiments. Z1 has Elipse (AB)battery and Firestore . V.D.A. needed to ensure uninterrupted LCD view as critical for targetting during air to air.Sailplane has 18 amp /hrs 12v dc.For M10. Everything is analogue til it gets digitised at Z1 or recorder. Kitset and electronic shops usually have knowledgable sales types on their security surveillance desk---these may help you rig more economical gear. Regards Eric

June 26th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#1
Nate Davis Tourist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 3	How To use In Car Cameras Okay guys im really new to this idea, but ive been trying to look up how to get started. What im trying to do is, say take 3 or 4 cameras...probably bullet cams and mount them in various places of the car. than i want to know if there is a way where i can plug all the cameras into say, one DVR unit. because buying 4 just doesnt seem practical. If you guys have any ideas on how to get me started all replys appreciateted! Thanks

June 27th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#2
Daves Spi Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Czech republic, Prague Posts: 159	Yeah, looking for solution in this area too. I am using Web cameras - they are cheap, light and have enough quality for this purpose. take a look : http://web.daves.cz/index2.php?ses_w...fil=98&item=12 or here http://web.daves.cz/index2.php?ses_w...il=459&item=12 There are some solutions for analog cameras even working with 12V suply http://www.eyespyvideo.com/videoreco...vr/dvr-160.htm But I did not find any solution for USB web cameras. There is a problem with bandwidth. I am working on this problem and looking for some solution. If anyone has some experience, please, type it here ;-) __________________ Daves At the beginning there was an idea, then the ambition came and the idea became to be a dream... The Satisfied Dream => http://film.datriware.com

June 28th, 2006, 06:45 AM	#3
Nate Davis Tourist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 3	Ya You used webcams to flim that....did you have a Computer in the car the whole time? but i do like how they turned out.

June 29th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#4
Nate Davis Tourist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 3	Oh and also Daves Spi, you wouldnt happen to know what song is plaing in the first video link, movie. Because its a nice song i like it! (not to be off topic)

September 21st, 2006, 04:18 PM	#8
Eric Gosse Tourist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thames New Zealand Posts: 1	http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=503407#post503407 Hi Nate My "solution" is more costly but principles and actual hardware relate mostly to end use quality needs . On my sailplane , on top of tailfin ( pointing fwd & aft ,and on wingtip pointing across and inside cockpit are Sony XC555s etc(analogue) then to a 4 in into 1 out switcher then into a 1 in to 3 out video-distribution-amplifier(made from Jaycar kitset) then 1 output to a dash mount 7" LCD monitor, 1 output to recorder (either my Z1 or my M10 both Sony)and 1 output reserverved fo current downlink experiments. Z1 has Elipse (AB)battery and Firestore . V.D.A. needed to ensure uninterrupted LCD view as critical for targetting during air to air.Sailplane has 18 amp /hrs 12v dc.For M10. Everything is analogue til it gets digitised at Z1 or recorder. Kitset and electronic shops usually have knowledgable sales types on their security surveillance desk---these may help you rig more economical gear. Regards Eric

July 14th, 2006, 03:49 AM	#6
Alan Wong Tourist Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	daves spi. what software did you use to do the video capture? does it support sound too?

July 23rd, 2006, 04:31 AM	#7
Kenny Shelswell New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 17	Nate, I have a seven analogue camera incar setup that switches to four recording devices (MiniDV and nNovia Q2D). Would love to find out how I can record multiple analogue soruces to a single device without losing any quality.