Hello, I suppose it would depend on the level of control that you want with the CCTV. For example, I have a friend who is good with DIY, and who has used an old camcorder as a CCTV. He is able to use the remote control for the camcorder to control the magnification, focus etc. I am assuming you would want to use the web cam in conjunction with a computer, rather than having the output fed onwards to a separate television. Whereas I'm not all that good with electronics myself, I do have a friend mentioned above who is. If you wish, and with his permission, I can supply you with his contact details so that the two of you could discuss the matter off list. Note that this may be easier by phone, as my friend is still relatively new to computers himself. Do let me know if this is something you wish to do. Note: this message was dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I apologise for any errors in the text. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 Please note: For security reasons calls from witheld numbers may not be connected. Please release your number so it can be viewed prior to calling. Contact your telephone service provider for advice on how to do this if required. All calls may be recorded for fact verification. DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential or sensitive information and are intended solely for the stated recipient(s). Copying or distribution in any form is not permitted without the prior consent of the sender. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and any attachments from your system and notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your co-operation. Protect our trees; Do not print unless absolutely necessary. Save paper by deleting sections of the message which are not relevant. From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ian Rattray Sent: 21 January 2010 22:39 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Using a web cam as a cctv Hi Is it possible to use a web cam as a cctv reading system? I've been looking on the net and have only found info on cctv securety systems. Any help would be gratefully received. From a new lister Ian E-mail message checked by Internet Security (7.0.0.508) Database version: 6.14190 http://www.pctools.com/internet-security/ __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4796 (20100122) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. Email message - is OK http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4796 (20100122) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. Email message - is OK http://www.eset.com ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq