Seeking security advice

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Wired will always be better than wireless.
They still need power... might as well go PoE.

You'll want a longer focal length lens (more mm's) for objects farther away. A "varifocal lens" is adjustable zoomy.

Modern IP cams are 4-6mp, so there's generally plenty of resolution there.

I've been happy with my hikvision domes.

Don't forget to put up a sign saying the area is being observed by cameras.

>>1167648
I don't believe my state requires signs.

>>1167531
My favorite solution. Replace a usb webcam cord with up to about 50 feet of cat5. This can be longer if you daisy chain powered usb hubs with POE. First 45-50 feet can be just usb. Put a usb on the other end to plug into your computer and use I-Spy software. Set it to record on motion so it takes little HD space.

That or use an old/dirt cheap android phone.

>>1167731
Fuckin NICE. Will do this and troll a theif and report back.

>>1167731
I don't have a PC in that house. It's being renovated. Also I don't want a cable crossing the yard. If it was in an office that would be great.

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>>1167648
Video is fine as long as you respect "reasonable expectation of privacy". Yard or street/sidewalk? You're fine.

Recording audio gets into state/fed wiretap laws. Most states are "single-party consent" - if you're one side of a conversation and you consent, the other person doesn't have to. "Two party consent" states require both sides to agree to it, which becomes difficult in cctv applications.

>>1167531
Get a grenade and have the door of the mailbox holding the spoon in place.

>>1167912

With one party, you still must be privy to the conversation. You can just record your neighbors talking and claim you are the consenting party. You are not a participating or invited party.

>>1167914
I don't believe the postman would enjoy that very much.

>>1167927
Maybe hes the one fucking with your mail box.