I need a security camera stand alone would you recommend this one or Bushnell 119513C Surveillance Camera? And if so why. Thanks for your answers
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I use the Bushnell 8mp Trophy Camera as a security camera, in addition to using it for photos of wildlife around our property. It works so well that we have several. Easy to use. Yes, would recommend as a security camera.
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I would recommend the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Max 8.0 MP Game Camera. It has 32 undetectable black LEDs with a 60' range. Regular cameras have LEDS that have a slight red glow at night when activated. This camera if placed in the correct spot is virtually undetectable at night. I have several of these cameras, they are top notch, and I'll only buy Bushnell game cameras. I give this particular cameras 5 stars!
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I opted not to buy a video monitor due to an occasionally poor wifi connection and to security concerns. I know it's a slim chance, but I have read news stories about people connecting to the video monitor to 'spy' on your home, including gaining control of the camera. The even slight possibility of this was too creepy to me for me to get a video monitor. Also, as another commenter mentioned, we bring this with us when we travel - it would be a lot more difficult to do that with a video monitor.
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I need a camera to watch a room in my house when im away. I would like to be able to view it from my iPhone or computer. I would like for it to record like dvr but it has to be very discrete. I have wifi at home. I this camera the one I should choose? If possible 2 rooms would be ideal.
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The Dome cameras are good for short distance viewing/recording and tend to lack good range. You can easily mount them on ceiling tiles as well. The standee cameras are good at both, short and long range viewing with a higher range of motion once they are mounted. With the dome cameras you will notice a drop off in image quality at 20+ feet.
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Andy, I wondered the same thing. It certainly looks to me like it would need total protection from weather outside. The software is a bit cranky but the camera works. I was hoping it would work looking outside through a window but it doesnt. It just sends a picture of its own refelection. Better suited as a nanny cam or the like than a security cam.
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Hi W7W, I read the reviews they all were 5 stars, so I ordered 2 Coolcams. I searched all around for the perfect cameras, I was wrong. I had to send them back. The cameras are for indoors only, I wanted for backyard usage, distance listed would be very poor unclear "INSTRUCTIONS". I also purchased 2 SD cards. You have to install Google Apps they are many. The cameras did not come with the CD's for installation as stated on the computer. When I received my cameras someone scratched the word CD out with a black marker on the boxes. Seller was contacted along with Amazon. Installation was difficult. Upon starting up the camera it rotates & pan tilts on it own when you plug it in. I am still shopping around for better quality cameras. Also the biggest downside was this camera is "NOT WIRELESS AT ALL:. They say this camera can be placed any where only with the CAT5 connection. I was disappointed & thought my experience would have been a breeze. I wanted to see the same picture quality that the website shows. Just be careful who or where you order from. The CD is a must there is no way around it they tried to help me with on line sites & paper instructions. A siren I never got to that part maybe an alarm. You may have better luck with the IPhone. I used my computer & tablet. Read the newer reviews. I hope I helped you. Sincerely VRLT
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I am a representative of Nelly's Security, one of the vendors who sells these cameras on Amazon. Amazon will list this camera under several vendors at any point in time. Its basically whoever is selling at the lowest price at the time is who gets listed as for the vendor at the time. Unfortunately, there are some buyers who purchased from this listing from another vendor other than us who received the OEM unbranded version of this camera. However, if it says "Sold by Nelly's Security", you can rest assured that your camera will be a fully branded retail Hikvision Camera with USA firmware. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns I am a representative of Nelly's Security, one of the vendors who sells these cameras on Amazon. Amazon will list this camera under several vendors at any point in time. Its basically whoever is selling at the lowest price at the time is who gets listed as for the vendor at the time. Unfortunately, there are some buyers who purchased from this listing from another vendor other than us who received the OEM unbranded version of this camera. However, if it says "Sold by Nelly's Security", you can rest assured that your camera will be a fully branded retail Hikvision Camera with USA... » Read More I am a representative of Nelly's Security, one of the vendors who sells these cameras on Amazon. Amazon will list this camera under several vendors at any point in time. Its basically whoever is selling at the lowest price at the time is who gets listed as for the vendor at the time. Unfortunately, there are some buyers who purchased from this listing from another vendor other than us who received the OEM unbranded version of this camera. However, if it says "Sold by Nelly's Security", you can rest assured that your camera will be a fully branded retail Hikvision Camera with USA firmware. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns « Show Less
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This is not a stand alone camera. I have Lorex LH014501C4F already installed (I did install it myself but know of others that could not and had to hire someone to do it). With that said...installing this camera as a replacement to one already installed is simple. 2 cables (imposible to confuse as they are different shape) and a few screws to mount it to the wall. Best wishes
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I assume you're asking, "I don't need ...". That's correct. The camera/clock is self contained, needing nothing but A/C power. You will, however, find it better to view the captured videos on a computer. Better, not necessary. By the way, the video quality is much better than I expected. Much better.I wish it had WiFi, but it doesn't. The setup is, in my opinion, overly complex, but it does give you a lot of control. Also, motion detect runs for a fixed 5 minutes after it comes on. That's too long in my opinion. This produces a lot of unwanted video to scan thru. I assume you're asking, "I don't need ...". That's correct. The camera/clock is self contained, needing nothing but A/C power. You will, however, find it better to view the captured videos on a computer. Better, not necessary. By the way, the video quality is much better than I expected. Much better.I wish it had WiFi, but it doesn't. The setup is, in my opinion, overly complex, but it does give you a lot of control. Also, motion detect runs for a fixed 5 minutes after it comes on. That's too long in my opinion. This produces a lot of unwanted video to scan thru.
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I assume you're asking, "I don't need ...". That's correct. The camera/clock is self contained, needing nothing but A/C power. You will, however, find it better to view the captured videos on a computer. Better, not necessary. By the way, the video quality is much better than I expected. Much better. I wish it had WiFi, but it doesn't. The setup is, in my opinion, overly complex, but it does give you a lot of control. Also, motion detect runs for a fixed 5 minutes after it comes on. That's too long in my opinion. This produces a lot of unwanted video to scan thru.
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Well to be accurate it doesn't have a stand alone motion sensor but it is capable of recording when motion is sensed through the camera. If using for a security camera i would suggest having an external power supply. Battery doesn't last very long. I get 3 hours max.
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I have this Bell and Howell and it goes in and out of focus almost constantly so I replaced it with a 1080p HD Infrared night vision/full spectrum camera and I am much happier with that camera. Go for the Full Spectrum. The one I bought does not have it's own IR light but I bought a good IR flood light and a light bar and they both work great together. Do not get the cheap IR light though unless you only want to see about 3 feet in front of you for only about 15 minutes as the battery dies quickly and a recharge takes 4 hours. Buy the one that takes a 9 volt battery it lasts much longer and if it dies you can easily just replace the battery. I have this Bell and Howell and it goes in and out of focus almost constantly so I replaced it with a 1080p HD Infrared night vision/full spectrum camera and I am much happier with that camera. Go for the Full Spectrum. The one I bought does not have it's own IR light but I bought a good IR flood light and a light bar and they both work great together. Do not get the cheap IR light though unless you only want to see about 3 feet in front of you for only about 15 minutes as the battery dies quickly and a recharge takes 4 hours. Buy the one that takes a 9 volt battery it lasts much longer and... » Read More I have this Bell and Howell and it goes in and out of focus almost constantly so I replaced it with a 1080p HD Infrared night vision/full spectrum camera and I am much happier with that camera. Go for the Full Spectrum. The one I bought does not have it's own IR light but I bought a good IR flood light and a light bar and they both work great together. Do not get the cheap IR light though unless you only want to see about 3 feet in front of you for only about 15 minutes as the battery dies quickly and a recharge takes 4 hours. Buy the one that takes a 9 volt battery it lasts much longer and if it dies you can easily just replace the battery. « Show Less
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Good little camera ...but I liked my C713 better...much simpler and easy to oprerate, suppose it will be better when I learn how...but right now ....don't have time to sit around reading how to operate it...when I can still use my C713[much better on c;loseups'...but I dropped it and broke the batterie compartment door and I now have to scotch tape it closed to use!
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i use this camera on my 8 cam defender security system.these cameras give a much better picture and clearer at night. i have 4 of them right now. thanks
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Mine is not the one pictured here but that is the right middle number. Even when I have told people it has a camera they are not positive where it is located on it. All you see is a small hole that could be for anything. Low light it is possible to see but not good. It does not have night vision so you would need to set up lighting. I have a motion light in one area and for another I have night vision light in the other. As for recording. Any security dvr will work fine, you just need to keep it hidden where you know ppl are not going to look. Most dvrs require a monitor. But after it is setup you can remove monitor and just use a smart phone or computer terminal. Choose a dvr you can get answers on for setting up. They can be hard even for a techy
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The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent the whole thing back. The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent... » Read More The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent the whole thing back. « Show Less
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Sara, I have the Lorex Security System my 1st. camera security system very happy with it haven't used the recording part of it as yet didn't go on vacation, when needed. The Lorex cameras are good but these are better HooToo I have 4 of these with my Lorex 8 camera security system 4 cameras with Lorex kit. I would hope and think these would record with the Lorex system. Also with both cameras Lorex and HooToo do not have any tree limbs or leaves in way of night vision as this will cut down on distance of infrared. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Purchased the Lorex system and extra cameras from Amazon great company too buy from. Sara, I have the Lorex Security System my 1st. camera security system very happy with it haven't used the recording part of it as yet didn't go on vacation, when needed. The Lorex cameras are good but these are better HooToo I have 4 of these with my Lorex 8 camera security system 4 cameras with Lorex kit. I would hope and think these would record with the Lorex system. Also with both cameras Lorex and HooToo do not have any tree limbs or leaves in way of night vision as this will cut down on distance of infrared. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Purchased the Lorex system and extra... » Read More Sara, I have the Lorex Security System my 1st. camera security system very happy with it haven't used the recording part of it as yet didn't go on vacation, when needed. The Lorex cameras are good but these are better HooToo I have 4 of these with my Lorex 8 camera security system 4 cameras with Lorex kit. I would hope and think these would record with the Lorex system. Also with both cameras Lorex and HooToo do not have any tree limbs or leaves in way of night vision as this will cut down on distance of infrared. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Purchased the Lorex system and extra cameras from Amazon great company too buy from. « Show Less