is this camera just as good as the Swann 640 pro
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For a static or fixed picture the 530 has the same resolution. But the 640 Pro can be set up for many different light settings and distances. The 640 can be manually focused if you want to look at just one area. The 530 is a home security camera the 640 is more for business or public area camera.
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Absolutely! If want to get serious about your skills, it does make sense. Consider the size and weight though. The D600 is bigger and heavier, but it is also a much better performer with most of the Professional features. I upgraded from a fabulous D7000, and have not regretted it one bit. The star rating is at 4 stars, due to lots of ppl who apparently got units with sensor dust. The other complaint from ppl is related to the focusing points being mostly in the center of the frame. I have not even noticed it to be honest. Other than that, this camera ranks # 1 if you look at price, build quality, features, and of course image quality. Absolutely! If want to get serious about your skills, it does make sense. Consider the size and weight though. The D600 is bigger and heavier, but it is also a much better performer with most of the Professional features. I upgraded from a fabulous D7000, and have not regretted it one bit. The star rating is at 4 stars, due to lots of ppl who apparently got units with sensor dust. The other complaint from ppl is related to the focusing points being mostly in the center of the frame. I have not even noticed it to be honest. Other than that, this camera ranks # 1 if you look at price, build... » Read More Absolutely! If want to get serious about your skills, it does make sense. Consider the size and weight though. The D600 is bigger and heavier, but it is also a much better performer with most of the Professional features. I upgraded from a fabulous D7000, and have not regretted it one bit. The star rating is at 4 stars, due to lots of ppl who apparently got units with sensor dust. The other complaint from ppl is related to the focusing points being mostly in the center of the frame. I have not even noticed it to be honest. Other than that, this camera ranks # 1 if you look at price, build quality, features, and of course image quality. « Show Less
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They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv... » Read More They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. « Show Less
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I have this camera. It is the second best camera I have ever had (the best was a video-camera combo by Canon - lot more expensive),but this camera take great photos of pets, kids, evening, indoors, night - no problem anywhere and the memory card is removable so you can get unlimited Gigs of a good photo memory card.I was very happy to see that Canon still makes these, however, the selling price is the same today as I paid for this camera over 5 years ago so I would have concerns about the repair (if needed) if they d/c this model.
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Probably not! Panasonic and Canon have much better models. Reviewers suggest complexity and slowness of image capture. Panasonic and Canon both have similar newer models (2012/2013)in the same price range so check them out first.
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These two cameras are both good at what they do but are different in the needs they are designed to address. Your needs (atleast mine) would direct me towards one or the other. You say absolutely nothing about your needs or intended uses so there little else I could add. The zoom range, video resulotion, flexibility, and size differetiate the two. The S95 has a marginal image quality and low light advantage at the expense of lower video resolution and a much shorter telephoto.
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I just bought a new Swann system to replace my uniden system and it's much better...comes with Dvr and 8 cameras...no need for the computer
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Oh yes Sir, this camera is awesome, we had this model but two years old now. so we bought this one. we love it. its better and just as affordable. everything was delivered to spec and early...would recommend to anyone !!!!!!!!
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Wow I never have Spoken to an actual goddess before. So I better get this right:)To be very honest I'm not sure of everything. But I know it has higher resolutions and more points of aim. The high speed shutter rate is faster. Reading some of the other reviews people have said that the motion tracking is much better on this one. But I've never used the 65.Hope it helps.
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I am unable to answer with certainty because my DVR is also Swann. However it appears that all or most cameras use the same type of wires. This suggests that the answer is yes. The resolution lines of the camera should at least equal that of your dvr though if you want your usual quality.
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If you have 2 choices, then you must go and try both cameras and try to choose by what you feel. I have the Canon, its my 3rd G series (had the 9 and 11, among 6 or 7 other cameras) and overall its an amazing camera, really. Very VERY quick, with is something that can really make a differnece when hunting for that special pic. Nothing to envy in luminosity to the best reflex out there, it takes pictures with low light that are incredible for the size and price of this machine. And my favourite! the slow motion video recorder, great adition and lots of fun there. The wifi? never used it, yet!
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I did the exact same thing by removing an old bullet camera and putting this one in it. It was basically the same set up and had no problems. BTW this camera is about 100 times better than the original SWAN camera that was included in my system. Especially with night vision and view range capabilities over all.
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The a65 has less features, not as many mega pixels, and is not as heavy duty f a camera. I upgraded from an a65 to this one and am much much more happy with this one as it looks and feels more professional. The picture quality is much better. Te digital view finder I was hesitant about but love it and couldn't imagine it any other way.
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I'm sorry I can't answer that question because I could never get the "auto" portion to work. All I get is a stationary picture, which is a pretty good view. I called the Swann tech support but they never helped to my satisfaction. If you want a camera with patrol ability, you're going to have to pay the price. Don't get me wrong, this is a good camera but it is not all it's cracked up to be.
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Of course it is. Very good choice. It's recommended that you also buy the LCD Bac-Pac or the Wi-Fi Bac-Pac so you can always be monitoring what your capturing. Remember that this is a camera with a Wide-Angle Lens, so you don't have any zoom. Just wide general takes. It's also a daylight camera, since doesn't have any flash light, but has a good light capture.
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The question is to vague, I have a swann camera on my Defender DVR, the Defender has its own software, it is a good easy DVR to set up. I have used several different brands of DVR's over the years and the Defender is my favorite.
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I am not a regular 'reviewer' on amazon, and there are plenty of great reviews regarding your camera and this camera. That said, I am a huge fan of this camera. The jump from the DX format (yours) to the full frame FX format (D600), is clear. For the price, you can't beat it. It is expensive, but as good as nearly any in the Nikon professional lineup.