erkme73
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This isn't for a car. A technically challenged, and severely budget-limited neighbor needs to replace his security camera. A couple of years ago, I installed a left-over dash camera (1/4" tripod mount hole) that had live HDMI output of 1080P. We ran a 25' HDMI cable to a monitor in his garage (which is where the guy spends 90% of his time). It's strictly for LIVE monitoring - no SD card was installed, and he just wants it to see if someone is coming up his drive.
That camera eventually died. Given his limited budget, I just want something cheap that will do the following:
1) Stay on so long as USB power is applied
2) Doesn't have an excessive amount of menu text (i.e. NO SD CARD INSTALLED)
3) Provides LIVE streaming 1080P over the HDMI port (mini or micro HDMI is fine)
I've already bought and returned several Amazon cheapies (SJ4000 variants). While they had HDMI output, they only output 640x480, despite being a 1080P camera.
I was going to give him my Yi camera (neon green), but it apparently is very picky on which monitors it will display HDMI out. My Sharp TV, no problem. My Samsung 1080P monitor, no go. His monitor in his garagne, nope.
Since these 3 must-haves are not something sellers advertise (or in most cases, even know). So, with that, I'm hoping the DCT community might be able to point me in the right direction. Anything sub-$70 will be ideal.
That camera eventually died. Given his limited budget, I just want something cheap that will do the following:
1) Stay on so long as USB power is applied
2) Doesn't have an excessive amount of menu text (i.e. NO SD CARD INSTALLED)
3) Provides LIVE streaming 1080P over the HDMI port (mini or micro HDMI is fine)
I've already bought and returned several Amazon cheapies (SJ4000 variants). While they had HDMI output, they only output 640x480, despite being a 1080P camera.
I was going to give him my Yi camera (neon green), but it apparently is very picky on which monitors it will display HDMI out. My Sharp TV, no problem. My Samsung 1080P monitor, no go. His monitor in his garagne, nope.
Since these 3 must-haves are not something sellers advertise (or in most cases, even know). So, with that, I'm hoping the DCT community might be able to point me in the right direction. Anything sub-$70 will be ideal.