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It worked for a while, but being on 24/7 seems to have affected its ability to automatically adjust for varying light conditions. The field is completely washed out and software adjustments don't correct. I must now buy a new one.darn. I've had this for about 15 months. It is useless now.
Supposedly the camera also has audio capabilities, but there isn't much of any noise in the application I'm using it for so I can't evaluate that aspect.All in all, I'm impressed. What I'm monitoring is only about 8-9 feet from the mounting location so the camera's purported 10-15' night range is more than adequate for my needs. It's rather fun to watch the monitor at dusk and observe the display slowly changing from color to monochrome as the infrared LED's kick in.
Prior to this, the only familiarity I had with security cameras was watching the grainy, B&W time delayed image from security cameras in commercial settings. Another review said the colors were substandard, but on mine they were "picture" perfect. This was my first foray into CCTV and I must say the functionality of this little camera was impressive.
What's really a cool feature is the night vision. For a CCTV system well under $100.00, you can't go wrong with the SVAT CV65. The SVAT CV65 camera with color display, night vision and full motion video is splendid, at least to my perception.Installation was a simple affair with the mounting bracket fastened with three screws, and the 60' of cable being more than long enough for the job (the SVAT brand 60' extension cable is also available if longer reach is required).
The output end uses RCA connectors so be sure your display device has those; I had to buy an RF Modulator to hook the camera up to my television set.In the daytime, the picture is crisp and clear with excellent color contrast.
For the price it should have a wide angle lens. This is an ok camera good construction,easy adjustment,easy installation.Down side,the glowing red led's are a dead give-a-way at night, not a very good camera for home use, because it does not have a wide angle lens, the included lens is a bit out of focus.
Audio is good. You get a different shade of green. You can't determine the features of a thief within 4 feet even with a floor light.
The display of reminds you of the first monitors made; green. It was easy to install and adjust. During the day, the camera displays colors that are not the actual colors: Red is orange, gray is green.
Not good at night. Setup is easy. People faces are greenish.
The diplay is not clear--blurred.
This is over 1/2 the battle already resolved.----Audio. ----With the wireless, every foot away from the receiver AND the positioning of its antenna severely effects the performance. I almost did not buy this unit as I wanted a clear image. Will update the good, the bad, OR the ugly. It sits back only about25 feet from it so at this distance, I have EXCELLENT vision even in pitch black conditions.
I see nothing here about this camera having audio capabilities but it DOES. Brand new camera so I will update as time goes by. I also have NO interference of ANY type no matter how or WHERE I place this camera. I personally consider this as useful as the visual since I want to HEAR any audio at my front gate before wandering out to it unarmed/unprepared.
For the record, the product states "MADE IN CHINA". Sure glad I tried this camera. Luckily, I was able to return it where I bought it for a full refund. Well I suppose it is important but let me say this.This SVAT CV65 camera with its puny 330 lines is FAR more clear AND vivid outdoors than my Wireless ASTAK was with its touted 420 lines. After a failure in less than 3 weeks with a NEW wireless ASTAK Multi Camera system I have learned a lot.
My Wireless Unit by ASTAK lasted under 3 weeks and the receiver failed. What a difference. Important or not. NO customer service info, I found them on the internet and got some person who barely spoke English telling me to "mail it all to them, they would try to fix it".Sure thing. PERFECT English, they knew what they were talking about, were helpful, and responded to BOTH my E-Mail and my phone calls.
Maybe I should list them as I found them. It is so important, it can cause complete loss of any usable bright daytime image from reaching your monitor even in a small distance of just 60 feet or LESS.----If you have any type of wireless network in your home for computer with Cable or DSL, GOOD LUCK. As I have motion detected lighting that lights when called for, see no issues in this area if I were to add other camera's later to expand my views of other areas.----Customer Service. Yeah right.----Night Vision: I have this camera facing my front gate. Exchange. After the above experience, I contacted SVAT by both phone AND E-mail.
So will it last. It is just such a pleasure to finally find a company that I enjoy dealing with. Just don't dismiss a wired camera with 330 lines of resolution too quickly.
I have to admit, it was a bit unfair to test them this way but after my nightmare with Wireless and ASTAK, I wanted some security. If I ever wanted to view any cam, I had to 1st literally disconnect my network & unplug current to it to get the interference to stop enough to view any image I could recognize.----Lines of resolution. NOT tested at distances beyond that.
If I hear something discussed by a seemingly harmless person, its just another layer of security.----Durability. And this is factoring in the BEST picture I could ever get with the wireless after I went around disconnecting and disabling my entire wireless internet network. I haven't found the microphone yet and it is NOT as clear or good as the ASTAK was but it is there and does work.
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