Security Cameras - PTZ for cheep.

[matefrio]

At the Houston range day I showed a PT digital zoom camera that I accessed from my Android phone. What's attractive is the sub $100.00 price point, only having to supply power and a wireless Internet connection. The one I use is mounted outside on a porch and has been working for 6 months. Power is supplied by snaking the small wire out a window.

Here is the link to the Houston based importer: Foscam FI8918W Wireless IP Camera

Get 10% off by using code wifi1001

You can do a model number search as well on ebay or amazon.com if you'd like some extra consumer protection from those sights.

I also think their newer version is worth a look. For $30.00 more you get a better day night transition and better picture.

We have the one I use setup to send emails if there is any movements. It sends pictures along with the email. Great thing to look around for things that go bump in the night without leaving your home as well.

Any questions let me know.

 

[Charlie]

That's pretty cool. I need to get one of those as well as one that fits on the rear view mirror and videos front and back.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

So, they offer "remote installation & set-up" for $39.95.
Does that mean they come to your house & install or what?


ETA: Nevermind.....remote computer installation, lol.

 

[TexasBrandon]

How good is that at night? I live in a great neighborhood but I like to see what's going on at night? 8 meters is plenty but how good is the quality?

 

[Tejano Scott]

This was a damn cool idea Matefrio showed us all. You can PAN with these cameras remotely. I can't stress how bad ass that is. I am definitely adding this to my "gadgets to acquire" list.

 

[TxDad]

How good is that at night? I live in a great neighborhood but I like to see what's going on at night? 8 meters is plenty but how good is the quality?

You can always get a IR Illuminator from ebay for around 40 bucks to throw more IR out there.

 

[Younggun]

I'm guessing it only works well with the new fangled smart phones or an actual computer...Really cool, but I think that would get me.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

This technology keeps getting better and cheaper. Good stuff.

 

[matefrio]

Night vision is good enough to see what's going on but I'd hate to try to ID a face.

 

[matefrio]

Note these aren't cameras that can be left out in the rain. They do seem to work well under the cover of a porch.

 

[TheDan]

sweet... I've actually been looking for something just like this. The fact that you can pan it remotely is pretty damn awesome.

 

[Dcav]

Interesting, any chance of you posting a picture at night from the front porch camera?

 

[matefrio]

How about I PM you one?

 

[matefrio]

Just picked up the FL8910W. Once it's up I'll bump this thread and allow guest access to users with 200 or more posts that PM me their email address for a short time.

 

[Sugar Land]

Is that the same cam we were looking at saturday?

 

[matefrio]

Is that the same cam we were looking at saturday?

No, he has the Foscam FI8918W. and is ~$25.00 less.

The one I got : Has an

embedded IR-Cut filter providing enhanced picture and color quality. The IR-Cut filter automatically adjusts the lighting exposure via mechanical filter to provide true and accurately colored images that are not washed out. In addition, the FI8910W has an upgraded and higher quality external housing as well as an included 2 year extended warranty.

The IR-cut is a physical IR filter that drops down into the lens (internally) to filter out IR light from hitting the CMOS sensor. This allows the sensor to only perceive visible light, thereby better preserving the natural colors we see as humans during the day. The filter drops down when the light sensor on the front detects enough visible light and turns the IR illuminator LEDs off or when you turn the IR's off yourself manually in the web user interface. When it's dark, the IR filter goes up & the CMOS sensor is able to detect all light, including infrared (IR), which is what comes from the IR illuminators.​

 

[ZX9RCAM]

No, he has the Foscam FI8918W. and is ~$25.00 less.

The one I got : Has an

embedded IR-Cut filter providing enhanced picture and color quality. The IR-Cut filter automatically adjusts the lighting exposure via mechanical filter to provide true and accurately colored images that are not washed out. In addition, the FI8910W has an upgraded and higher quality external housing as well as an included 2 year extended warranty.​

I was under the impression that the OP was your camera??

 

[Sugar Land]

cool. I would sure like to test drive it

 

[matefrio]

I was under the impression that the OP was your camera??

Nope, a friend's camera I have access to and was involved in the install.

 

[TheDan]

How does the network video recording work? You give it access to a network drive and it just saves it there?