VideoSecu Color Security Vandal Proof Dome Camera 1/3" Sony CCD 420 TVL 3.6 mm Lens 28 IR LEDs with Free Surveillance Warning Sticker 1PC

Reviews of VideoSecu Color Security Vandal Proof Dome Camera 1/3" Sony CCD 420 TVL 3.6 mm Lens 28 IR LEDs with Free Surveillance Warning Sticker 1PC

1.) Honest review, from a security expert.
Reviewed by: The Security Guy St. Paul, MN
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I am a mid-20's tech-geek, that happens to work in private security. I do a lot of camera work, so my expectations are always high. Our neighborhood has had a lot of break ins, so this system has a purpose...to make sure I put the guy behind bars. This camera was very easy to install, and the brackets went on very secure. I also purchased an Aposonic DVR card for a dedicated PC with 500gb's of storage, so keep in mind that when I refer to video quality it is describing the video after being converted to digital. So far I have been recording 4 shots, at 640x480 @ 100% quality and in a week have only used 4% of my storage capacity.

The housing design is very slick, and is by no means an "eye sore."
The IR lights are powerful enough to view the immediate area of the camera, but the quality deteriorates at about 30 ft. The iris adjusts very quickly if any light sources enter the shot (ie: headlights). I purchased 5 of these cameras, all for outdoor use (however I only used 4...I ruined one, which I will explain later). This camera does capture a wide angle, so I probably could have covered my entire house/yard using 2-3.

Pros
-Crisp, clear shot during the day. Adequate shots in the night.
-Very solid, great quality
-Great design, which is also very functional
-Great Autofocus, Iris, and Color.

Cons
-The factory cable is built in, and cannot be replaced if ruined (that's how I ruined a camera)
-Wires are accessible when camera is positioned at certain angles.
-Very fast movement (such as wind blowing) makes the camera appear very pixelated.

Overall recommendation:
A+ This product is great for home security, or to cover large areas. If this is to catch shoplifters, you may want to go with something that gets you a closer shot.


Side Note:
This camera does not include a power supply, so make sure you purchase one. Also, be careful when loosening the enclosure as I stripped the security screw....and I had to drill it out.

2.) Great camera.
Reviewed by: replayreb Oxford, MS USA
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Very sharp picture day and night that smoked the two other $220 cameras I bought. I exchanged those for two more of these. Great camera.


3.) security camera
Reviewed by: "King of the Yellow River"
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I bought this camera to replace another which I paid much more for. This camera is a Gem. Great focus and wide angle view. Night time is superb. You wont go wrong with it. Solid construction, none of the mickey mouse plastic stuff.

4.) As Advertised
Reviewed by: R. Brooks
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The camera was ordered shipped recieved in less than 5 days regular ground shipping. Camera provides clear sharp image day or night. Very good value for the price, 480 tvl res with manual zoom and focus, adjustable on external of camera (4mm - 9mm). This and other products purchased from Blue Computer, to date, excellent quality and value.

5.) Audio Mic - just thrown in box - Not integral to camera.
Reviewed by: Mike the K Linden, NJ United States
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The "microphone" model is just the standard camera with a seperate external microphone add-on: it looks like a 12inch siamese cable (but it's 3-way:power-in, power-out, audio-out) with a tiny mic wraped in tape. The "microphone" is just thrown in the box of their standard model.

Over the last six months I've bought 6 dome cameras from warehouserseller: two 420 line with power supply; two, of the "microphone" and two of the 480 line models (power supply extra). The manufacturer's spec sheet is the same for ALL cameras that I received. The camera housing varies a little (pull-apart or twist (or screw) off).

As to the Videosecu label and serial, most the cameras I ordered didn't not have it, but Jenny who answers the phone (and does tech support) swears everything is good.

OK, the cameras work fine.



The 480 line camera had a sticker on the outside of the box, but inside the box the manufacture's spec sheet says that its a 420 line camera.

I like the camera (all cameras I orderd appeard to have the same resolution) and warehouseseller ships quickly.

I recommend ONLY the standard model ($65.00) that comes with the power supply, because that's what you'll probably get anyway.

These dome cameras are fish-eye wide-angle: good as a front-door cam, back or front-yard cam. For a driveway get the swann Bulldog (bullit type) cam. To keep an eye on my car in the street, I use the swann.

Mike the K


6.) Picture not as sharp as I would like
Reviewed by: Some Dude San Diego, CA
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I purchased this camera from Warehouseseller. The resolution is not all that great -- somewhere around 400 lines. The "VideoSecu" logo pictured on the Amazon site is not on this camera, making me wonder if it was a bait-and-switch knock-off from China (mentioned by another buyer, as well). I would recommend shoppers look for another model, which may provide better resolution.

7.) Good daytime awful night time
Reviewed by: SS KEARNEYSVILLE, WV, US
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I placed this camera in the same location where I had a cheap qsee camera. QSM1424 6mm 30 foot night vision.
Immediately I realized this camera did not have the resolution at night. I am using this in a interior location. I compared footage from the two cameras and the only thing you can make out in the dark on this camera are things that are white. I am very disappointed. I have contacted the seller. There is no model/serial number manufacture or brand name anywhere on the unit. The only good thing very few false alarms generated probably because this thing Cannot SEE.

update 24hrs later after trying the camera in different locations I think it does a decent job for well lit areas. At night still no go. even with the leds from three cameras on it still had a horrible picture in low light.




8.) Switch-er-runy
Reviewed by: Sparky Houston
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The camera I received was a cheap knockoff copy. After many emails and frustration and help from Amazon I able to resolve this complaint. Do buy this camera from this vendor, EverSecure!

Features of VideoSecu Color Security Vandal Proof Dome Camera 1/3" Sony CCD 420 TVL 3.6 mm Lens 28 IR LEDs with Free Surveillance Warning Sticker 1PC

Designed for indoor or outdoor use the IR Dome is constructed of die-cast aluminum. Inside the vandal-proof housing is a hi-resolution color Sony CCD camera with an IR lens. In low light or night situations the IR Dome has a photo sensor that switches the camera to B/W. This is further enhanced by the built-in 20-LED IR illuminator, which provides illumination up to 50ft in little or no light. Other features include automatic white balance, automatic backlight compensation, low power consumption as well as a wide input voltage range. This Vandal resistant Color Dome Camera with IR LEDs, easy mounts securely to a wall or ceiling, it has a manual pan/tilt feature that helps get you the perfect angle without the hassle of disassembling the camera, it can capture images in complete darkness, day and night. Note: This camera not made by SONY, it using SONY Super HAD CCD image sensor and SONY DSP technology, made by one of the world largest OEM manufacture. Power supply and cable are sold separately, free surveillance 1 DeCal 3"x2"

1.) 1/3" Sony CCD; 510 x 492 of the Effective pixels; 420 TV Lines;
2.) Weatherproof Aluminum Housing; Internal Sync System;
3.) Color DSP; NTSC Standard; Automatic CDS sensor;;
4.) Color DSP NTSC Standard Automatic CDSsensor DC12V Regulated Power 500mA Supply required not included;
5.) DC 12V Regulated Power 500mA Supply required not included, free surveillance warning sticker;

Package Height x Length x Width: 5.1 in. x 5.1 in. x 5 in.
Package Weight: 0.95 lbs.