All Weather Cellular Camera is an all weather cellular camera
By Donald Melanson 
posted Jul 27th 2009 9:06PM
posted Jul 27th 2009 9:06PM
Looking to bolster your home surveillance setup with something sure to survive power outages, harsh weather conditions and / or zombie invasions? Then you may want to accept no less than this new All Weather Cellular Camera now available from Brickhouse Security, which promises to provide just about everything you'd expect from a surveillance system in an entirely self-contained unit. That includes a PIR body heat-activated nightvision camera (just 1.3-megapixels, but you can't be too picky in these cases), 50 infrared flash bulbs, a built-in tactical laser to ensure it's pointing at just the right spot, a CompactFlash card slot to store images in case the cellular network goes down, and a 6V battery that promises to last for four to six weeks (which can be doubled with an optional second battery), to name but a few features. Naturally, none of that comes cheap and, at $599, you may want to consider a second camera to keep an eye on the first.
LOL. A good toy for the bathtub.
Get a room !!!
what is this "all purpose weather"?
Four to six /weeks/?
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Of course you could attach it up with a solar panel and backup rechargeable battery, and leave it out in the field permanently.
Tactical laser? As opposed to a non-tactical laser?
The downside is that you can't send your pictures to just anywhere.
They have their own system they are sent to and you have to sign up for a monthly account, with an absolute minimum of $17 a month.
A shame.
but well worth it to solve that pesky bigfoot/skunk ape/chupacabra problem, i'd imagine.
Don't forget man-bear-pig!
Two words:
Zip
Lock
what if it gets stolen?
Funny redundant post title, is funny and redundant....
LOL!
Cool and all, but what kind of service do you have to use it with? Does it send pictures over MMS, like could you just drop in a prepaid SIM and renew it every 60 days or so, or does this have to be on someone's data plan?
It seems like a really cool idea, but cell networks throw a whole bunch of variables into the mix.
Ah, it's all there in the link.
It works with Brickhouse's own data plan (guess they're doing the MVNO thing) and it breaks down like this:
$15 / month
$0.04 - $0.40 / picture (depending on res)
Not bad, really, considering the kind of pro-level stuff you'd probably be installing this for.
I heard NY was in the market for some new cameras.
Yeah, definitely needs a link to the stolen NYC cameras after the quip about a second camera to look out for the first.
What does "all purpose weather" mean?
"Try our new all purpose weather! One weather suits all!"
Well, it's as opposed to gadgets that only work in certain kinds of weather.
There are some gadgets that do everything they're supposed to in dry weather, but when it's wet, are largely only useful as blunt objects. This would include toaster ovens, high-definition plasma screen televisions, tesla coils and cellular phones.
Then there are some gadgets that are the other way around. They work just fine in wet environments but aren't useful at all in dry environments. This would include dehumidifiers, ponchos, scuba equipment, sump pumps and white t-shirts on large breasted women.
A few glorious gadgets, such as All Weather Cellular Cameras, hammers and indoor/outdoor holiday lighting, however, are perfectly happy in any and all weather conditions.
My dad just got one of these a few weeks ago to go in the woods at his hunting property. I helped him get it setup, and although the concept is great and should work good for most situations, the camera they put in it absolutely sucks. The camera is only a 1.3 MP camera, and takes picture that have some serious color issues. If they get that worked out, then this will be a great solution. And one other note, this is not a Brickhouse Item. It is not developed by them. It comes from a company called Smart Scouter (https://www.smartscouter.com/ssDefault.aspx?), and you will most likely be using there website for setting up the camera and viewing pictures.
It has to be on a data plan through Smart Scouter, and can be purchased to work on the Sprint Network or Alltel/Verizon Network.
See, since it was offered by Brickhouse Security, I was expecting it to be built like a....
Yeah, you know.
All that for 600, shows you how silly that claim is that those stolen traffic cams were worth 30 grand a piece or what was it again.
I have had the chance to work with this device on several occasions. Having tested several other systems I can that for what this one does and the cost it's actually a very good set up. While the camera is only 1.3 Mp and uses reflected IR light as opposed to an actual thermal image camera, the fact that you can leave it in the field for up to 1 month, 4 with the battery pack, makes it an excellent surveillance device. Placed at approcimately 6' up it was able to capture movement of animals and people out to 20'. They are easy to camouflage, set up, move, and operate. The laser makes it easy to sight just where you want the pictures taken. The low Mp on the camera is good in a way in that the images are smaller, and cost less to transmit overall. Besides, who wants a 6Mp picture of a deer, or trespasser when 1.3 will do? Its also pretty easy to hack as well.
The only improvement I would make are dry contacts or blue tooth capabilities so you could add additional cameras or flash panels.