Night vision security camera

[skyrunner123]

Hello everyone.
Are there any recommendations for a simple, easy to install, security CCTV type system with night vision capabilities, preferably with a magnetic camera that will give me real time footage. I'm a bit of a night owl and don't want any unwelcome visitors.
I'm going to be looking at doing a lot of off grid camping and want to feel secure in my van at night.

 

[Kind of Blue]

Their are companies providing all sort of surveillance / security camera systems, has been for years even then their were cameras using see in the dark via infra red light capability. I am sure things have developed massively over the last 25 years or more. Likely to be better relatively cheaper and easier to handle than they once where. I know that image intensifier scopes are available so perhaps monitors and cameras are too. Is it for wild life observation also?

 

[skyrunner123]

Their are companies providing all sort of surveillance / security camera systems, has been for years even then their were cameras using see in the dark via infra red light capability. I am sure things have developed massively over the last 25 years or more. Likely to be better relatively cheaper and easier to handle than they once where. I know that image intensifier scopes are available so perhaps monitors and cameras are too. Is it for wild life observation also?

Not so much for wildlife observation more about unintelligent life forms sneaking behind my van in the middle of the night..I'm obviously not going to be glued to the monitor but I think it's good to get some pre warning if someone is up to no good.

 

[Kind of Blue]

I have been rough camping for most of my life and the biggest felt threat was from UK military exercises outside of their own ranges such as Paras, The RAF Regiment, trainee SAS. See them quite frequently in Wales I guess if you are about or near large conurbations then real threat from late night town dwellers on the roam is a probability.

 

[Lubrown]

Hello everyone.
Are there any recommendations for a simple, easy to install, security CCTV type system with night vision capabilities, preferably with a magnetic camera that will give me real time footage. I'm a bit of a night owl and don't want any unwelcome visitors.
I'm going to be looking at doing a lot of off grid camping and want to feel secure in my van at night.

Might be worth a look at Blink Outdoor cameras.
Work of AA batteries (lithium to keep going in the cold) and can notify you to your phone when sensing movement. Areas to cover the movement activation can be set up in the app.
You’d also need a hub inside - would require a USB socket, and to link that to either a mobile router or potentially use mobile as a hot spot as it needs WiFi I believe.
Some feature are hidden behind a subscription though.
Various aftermarket mounts on eBay etc.

 

[skyrunner123]

Might be worth a look at Blink Outdoor cameras.
Work of AA batteries (lithium to keep going in the cold) and can notify you to your phone when sensing movement. Areas to cover the movement activation can be set up in the app.
You’d also need a hub inside - would require a USB socket, and to link that to either a mobile router or potentially use mobile as a hot spot as it needs WiFi I believe.
Some feature are hidden behind a subscription though.
Various aftermarket mounts on eBay etc.

Thank you. Yes something like that, that could notify me would be perfect..

 

[John A]

I've got a couple of Ring Stick Up cameras in use at home. There are all sorts of different aftermarket mounting options available.
Mine will last for about 2 weeks before the battery needs to be charged, so I keep one spare battery that can be used in both cameras as the recharge is staggered. You will need to keep them connected to some sort of hotspot for them to record to the cloud.

 

[DaveD]

I have been rough camping for most of my life and the biggest felt threat was from UK military exercises outside of their own ranges such as Paras, The RAF Regiment, trainee SAS. See them quite frequently in Wales I guess if you are about or near large conurbations then real threat from late night town dwellers on the roam is a probability.

I'm not sure military personnel are a threat to you though.

 

[Kind of Blue]

I'm not sure military personnel are a threat to you though.

They are if they burst open the door of my truck in the middle of the night or intimidate by reckless driving.