Are there any USB cameras that work well in low-light?

[Doppel]

I am looking for a security camera for front of house. I've already wired cat6 for it (and could adapt to USB). There are entry level IP cameras for $100, but they are absolute garbage. Small fraction of a megapixel image, terrible noisy, nonsense, not reliable. $300 is about starting price for a good IP camera with quality megapixel daylight image and passable night. However, I really don't want to spend $300. I also don't need an IP camera; I'm ok using a PC running 24/7 processing images off a USB cam.

I've found $50 USB cams that have pretty decent day time images, but as most (all?) are intended for stuff like skype I haven't really found any that are targeted for low-light and have any real reviews (and the $5.50 USB night-vision USB cameras on amazon won't cut it!).

Thanks for any ideas. I've tried googling this but found no good matches.

 

[Doppel]

Update: I'm still looking for advice However, some more googling shows me the Logitech C910 does half-decently in low-light. Also the Microsoft Lifecam Cinema, I think it is. They are way under $100, but I'd pay more if I need to.

Then to find some good way to usb over the ethernet.

 

[ArJuN]

Then to find some good way to usb over the ethernet.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030313&p_id=6042&seq=1&format=2

 

[Doppel]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030313&p_id=6042&seq=1&format=2

Thanks! Bet reviews I have seen on one of those.

 

[Googer]

You can buy an infrared spotlight (illuminator) for security cameras, they mount right next to the camera, typically cost $30-100, and drastically improve performance.