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How sad).Well once I figured out how to run the old VCR, setting it up was a breeze. I now have it mounted on the outside of the window, and it works just fine at night. When I am at home, I just speak into the microphone and mention the date and time. At first, I just sat it in the window, and it worked fine except at night, because of the screen on the window.
So far, I am pleased with my decision. (Maybe it is my muscle capacity). The only negative comments I have is that the green grass looks like dead brown grass, and it is difficult to lock in place. I bought it to record the barking dogs next door, and to monitor any yelling or misbehavior of the neighbor next door on my property. (This neighbor happens to be a police officer. I didn't trust putting it within any reach of the neighbor, so I set it up running from my TV in an upstairs bedroom. I don't like reviewing six hours of tape when I am away from home.boring.
I spent plenty of time trying to figure out what kind of security camera to buy, and how to record what I was seeing. I am very pleased with this camera so far. Now where to locate it. The sound and picture is great.
What do I see in the camera. I wanted to see 12x12 stalls, small paddocks and if I was lucky some of the pasture. Personally, I think I just wasted my $ I would have rated it lower if the day time picture wasn't so clear and it didn't come with everything you needed to just plug it in and go. The one I have mounted outside looking towards my pasture is 33' from my fence gate. 60' that come with the camera gets me to most places in the barn- Mounting hardware (including screws) comes standard too- Day time picture looks clear and crisp even through my IP Video Server which dumbs the quality down for internet.Dislikes:- Night vision. I only see my 10' gate it takes up the whole view at 33' away. Summary: It appears these cameras are only good for day time use mounted up really really really high so you can see anything.
It does eventually stay once you swear at it a few times. Unless, you wanted to observe a single spot up close in really good detail. I mounted one camera 10' off the ground in a corner and it can't make out an animal in the stall.- Viewing angle - The camera in the stall 10' up can't see the walls at all, all corners are missing in the view, it only sees what's in the center of the stall and that object takes up the whole frame. My intended purpose was to use the cameras in my barn to watch dams who were about to give birth. Likes:- Good construction, it feels well made- Lots of cable. Totally useless for the application I was hoping for.
If you want to see anything you are going to mount it on a telephone pole 1 mile away I swear. If you are planning in using these as a night time camera consider also purchasing a IR flashlight to help light up the area even more. Wow, I was so hoping for more with this camera that I just don't know where to start. HA What night vision. - Mounting - Trying to get the camera to stay in the position you want it to is a headache.
Don't get me wrong, the IR LED's work. Sure, you can't see far at night with just this unit, but there is no limit to how much external IR illumination you can run. Its just that there are too few LED's and a lower sensitivity CCD. The mounting bracket also allows for placement/pointing to your hearts content. Which may be fine for watching your front door, but falls short for your driveway or yards.Overall:Hey, for around [.].
They feel solid in your hands, thanks to the aluminum construction, and the connector to the included 60' cord seems fairly weather/water proof (I'm taping mine to be safe). If you're looking for a camera with amazing night vision, this isn't it. The CCD (camera) works. bucks you get a color daytime camera, nighttime IR/Night Vision camera, with a built-in mic and its weather proof. Pros:There's no arguing that the price is stellar (especially if you get it with free shipping/handling).
Cons:Image quality isn't going to blow you away, and it doesn't help that I hooked it up to my HD set. You can compensate for this with external IR illumination, but you'll be lucky if you get a visible 10' out of this unit by it self.
My camera is in an exposed area and looses sound after it rains. The image is not that great but it gets the job done for a security camera.
Comes with cable and power supply ready to go.For the price I am going to take it apart and see if there is any way to fix the focus, if so, then its 5 stars.frank I also got a cv31, but it is 420 lines, really makes a difference.OK, why the 4 stars and not 5, It seems like the focus is off just a little bit. I have to give this 4 starts. Easy to hook up, works great, good color,seems to be within specs. Other than that, great for the price.Mount is great.
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