Domain Name Com's Q-See QSOCWC Weatherproof CMOS Camera w/Night Vision (Color)

Q-See QSOCWC Weatherproof CMOS Camera w/Night Vision (Color)

Domain Name Com's - : Q-See QSOCWC Weatherproof CMOS Camera w/Night Vision (Color)

- P-O-O-R Image Quality!!!!!!!
I purchased 3 of these cameras to go with a Q-See 4-channel PCI card. I set up all three on my office desk, under good lighting. One camera has a decent image, one camera has a poor image, and the image from the third camera is so washed out that it is practically useless. The night vision feature allows you to make out shapes from very close range, but not much else. Even on the "decent" camera, the color is poor. Prior to this purchase, I was looking at some demo systems at Sam's club, and the image quality with these cameras is much, much worse than even the entry-level, bargain cameras that were being demonstrated. I would recommend that you keep looking for a better camera, as this one has a poor picture quality.

Rating:

- Works well for the money, but is mostly Black and White
I own 2 of these and use them with a cheap 4 channel PCI capture card on a linux server running 'motion' (software). Cameras are mounted outside and oversee the front/rear of the house. I do not consider this system "security" but rather a planning aid - I know when my packages get delivered, for instance, or whether to get up to answer the door.

Pros:
- Solid construction, I didn't even have to tighten anything.
- Image is fairly clear in most lighting conditions
- Doesn't stand out too much.
- Has not exploded, complained or required constant attention.
- IR illumination is adequate to make out shapes from 20 feet.

Cons:

- Automatic Color to Black And White switchover occurs in fairly bright
conditions - they are almost never in color mode for me - even on sunny days! Either that or colors just aren't very bright.

- Red glow from the IR LED's - visible when looking directly at the camera at night from about 20 feet away. I can live with it, but someone may care if they are trying to be subtle.

- Extension cable, which is very helpful, is very, very weak. This is not a con, more of a warning - if pulling it through the attic, be gentle : I ripped off the (unused) audio connector and shorted power in one of them while snaking it.

- The screw holes are indeed small, but most regular drywall screws fit or fit with a bit of encouragement.

- There is an unused RCA audio connector (RED) on the camera and the cable, adding bulk to wires that need to be hidden. In retrospect I used that to run power (with some creative soldering) when I destroyed the power wire, so it was helpful.

Rating:

- Solid Camera
I am running 16 of these cameras of which 12 are outside. The picture is really good considering the cost of the cameras ($50.00-$60.00 each) and the IR functions works well. I am running a 18 camera transformer to power them, and so far it has been great.
Pros:
* Small and easy to mount
* Easy connections for non tech savy individuals (RCA)
* Solid construction
* Picture quality is good for the cost of the camera
* IR function works well

Cons:
* Swivel on camera base does not hold the camera in place out of the box. There is a small phillips head screw that needs to be tightened on the swivel shaft for it to hold in place correctly.
* The holes on the mounting base are small in diameter. I redrilled the holes so I could use a better style screw to mount the cameras.
* The cameras flicker and flash a little bit in low light or over cast weather when it is stuck between standard running mode and IR. They also alternate between color and black and white for the same reason in the same conditions.

I have used several other cameras and for the money these have been the best. The picture quality is comparable to the cameras I am running at my office that were much more expensive. Great entry level camera for either a door camera or camera server setup.

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