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

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_web=2&ses_id_lang=1&art=11&fil=98&item=12
or here
http://web.daves.cz/index2.php?ses_web=2&ses_id_lang=1&art=278&fil=459&item=12

There are some solutions for analog cameras even working with 12V suply
http://www.eyespyvideo.com/videorecorders/dvr/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 ;-)

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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