Wireless Webcams

[Guest Tech]

Hi.

I need to find wireless webcams which I can access from my computer (I do have a wireless router) but having the ability to capture video (I have software for this) just like a wired USB webcam.

I need to also find a wireless cam with the ability for zooming in (perhaps 1-2x). The story is, unfortunately we had a racist attack - and there is no way of getting evidence, witnesses etc... - dont ask, long complicated story.

I have done this stuff before when 9/11 struck (we were under heavy stone/brick attacks for no reason) with a camcorder but that was borrowed from my uncle, and thanks to the MS technology we have today, I Was able to record it, hand it in and let it get processed.

Thing is, I need a wireless cam, not a wired one which I have, as I dont want to have to boot up the laptop, take it to wherever I need to take it and plug in the camera, and the webcam I have was cheap crap anyway!

Even though the police/law sucks (you cant record evidence without the people knowing you are recording them...which is impossible since the area we live in is bad and is of a racist area), I pretty much don't care as I have very strong valid cases to put against, shall it be taken to court.

Anyway enough of that - been sidetracked!

I would like to know this from valuable members here:

1) Do wireless cam's exist? (I know they do but which are the best ones?!)

2) Do some of the wireless webcams have at least the ability to zoom in a bit?

3) Would it be possible to directly capture the video image, as you can with a wired cam?

4) Where can I get it from the UK?

I've tried Mapliin, even though they are overpriced, they didn't have any

I've also no doubt tried my own computer supplier/distributor and local stores but non of them seem to have one.

Much appreciated for your valuable replies and expertise! :D

[Guest w411y]

Not exactly the best news you were after but Ateks CoolCamera app for PPC allows you to use your WM5 PPC camera (ie your Vario) as a wireless webcam.

[Guest Tech]

well yes but the cam quality is not great - need more of a 24/7 system and not exactly going to use my device just for that LOL :D

[Guest fozzie]

http://uk.shopping.com/xPP-web_cameras-wireless_webcam

The D-Link DCS-5300G looks particularly good:

http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=gNTyP9CgrdFOIC4...s7n2aLjK00UsOjR

[Guest Tech]

that does look good, thanks fozzie. but look at the price...woohaaaa - just over 384 quid on expansys! :D

Edited August 28, 2006 by Tech

[Guest Palindrome]

I've got a Linksys WVC54G. Here's some details. Includes remote access, motion sensor etc.

Edited August 28, 2006 by Palindrome

[Guest Tech]

looks good but its linksys and ive had a bad time with their routers, but network cards are good.

thing is - I see no functionality spec of a zoom feature - does it have zoom? what is the res of the camera? (640*480?)

What about the ability to capture the video using the standard capture drivers? For example, I have software which captures video from a video source, be it a wired cam, would I still be able to "link" up to the cam?

[Guest fozzie]

that does look good, thanks fozzie. but look at the price...woohaaaa - just over 384 quid on expansys! :D

Agree, it is a lot of money but considering what you wanted to use it for..........

[Guest Tech]

yeh, was looking for something a bit cheaper :D

going back - are you able to answer my questions about your wireless cam? :D

[Guest Tech]

its ok, after talking to 4 retarded people on linksys website, i got my answer - I see after 8 months they still haven't improved.... lol