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Here is a link to my pics. I have RG59 Siamese cable. http://s792.photobucket.com/albums/yy204/alschmid/ Here is a link describing what to expect with baluns: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=17848

Thanks serbokl. Could you post a couple comparison pics so I can see the difference. I am thinking about upgrading my cameras to the 4160 and want to see an actual comparison.

Does anybody have first hand experience with both of these Samsung models? If so how do they compare to each other and do they provide a good picture day/night.

Probably, I may zoom in more and try to focus at night. If I zoom in I will lose some coverage though.

Does anybody have experience with this dome Camera. It looks like a nice wide angle to zoom image but I am not sure about the actual quality of images, especially at night. # Model: VFD-W638AD # Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony HQ1 CCD ICX638AKA # Lens: 2.8-10mm Varifocal IR Lens # Viewing Angle: 32°~125° (F1.6) # DSP: SONY CXD3172AR # Scanning Mode: NTSC # Scanning System: 2:1 Interface # Total Pixels 811(H) × 508(V) # Effective Pixels: 768(H) * 494(V) # Horizontal Resolution: 540 TV Lines # S/N Ratio: >48dB (AGC off) # Clock Frequency MHZ: NTSC: 28.636 # Sync Mode: Internal # IR Range: 98 Feet # Infrared Wavelength: 850nm # Minimum Illumination: 0.01 Lux/F1.2(LED OFF) ,0Lux(LED ON ) # Electronic Shutter: 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec # IR Status: Under 10 Lux by CDS # White Balance: AWB Range 3200~10000 ºK # Auto Gain Control: AGC Auto # Backlight Compensation: BLC # Auto Gain Iris - A.E.S. # Gamma Characteristc: 0.45 # Video Output: 1.0Vp-p(Sync, Negative), 75 ohms, BNC # Operating Temperature: 14°F to 113°F # Ingress Protection IP Rating: IP65 Weatherproof # Power Requirements: Regulated 12V DC # Power Consuption: 400mA # Power Connector: 2.1x5.5, center tip positive # Dimensions Inches (approx): 4.5 (W)x 3.25(H) # Weight (Lbs): 1.5 LBLS # Rated 24 Hour: Continuous Use

Yes, I probably should of saved a little and got a CNB for 300 or so but money was tight. Oh well, at least I have the Avermedia instead of the subpar CP CAM / Avtech to make up for the less than stellar cameras. Seeing the pictures and my application which cameras would you buy for around 300 per camera Rory?

I added a pitch dark photo. The quality goes down some. You can see the one photo is still in color as the light is providing enough light to prevent the IR switch over. I am guessing this camera does not have an IR CUT filter as it says CDS?

Have you used a camera with two sensors, one HQ1 and a seperate Exview B/W for night?

At dusk: Low lighting almost dark. Cameras handle low light pretty good, but do not compensate very good under varying bright/low light scenes as shade/direct sunlight. Overall not too bad for 130. Should I zoom in some more on the cameras? http://s792.photobucket.com/albums/yy204/alschmid/

How would a dual sensor camera Exview BW/HQ1 color work vs. a regular color HQ1? The dual sensor camera is supposed to use the HQ1 during the day then switch over to the Exview at night. Is there much improvement in the Exview night imaging vs a normal HQ1?

I got the camera setup. The HQ1 seems to have quite a bit better light sensitivity than the normal sony ccd. Picture quality is also a little better in the day.

Try searching this: 2.8-10mm 1/3" SONY CCD HQ1 540TVL

I do not know if I can post a link here on this site. I see that these have a DSP: SONY CXD3172AR and an Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony HQ1 CCD ICX638AKA. I am wondering how these comapre to a normal 1/3 sony ccd and dsp?

If nobody has used this camera how do the specs look?

I am new to CCTV's and am trying to set up a CP Cam. Very difficult and no support.

I took your advice and got rid of the CPCAM and got an avermedia 1304. What is the default username/password for remote viewing?

Rory, I noticed in your review you said the Avermedia lacks outdoor use. My cameras are going to be all outdoors. Would this be a deciding factor?

That would not be that big of a step up from my CPCAM to the Avermedia with d1:up to 720x480 @ 60fps? The only thing better would be the frame rate?

Thank you for the insight. My dvr has recording specs: Frame: 720 × 480 pixels with 30 IPS < NTSC > / 720 × 576 pixels with 25 IPS < PAL > CIF: 352 × 240 pixels with 120 IPS < NTSC > / 352 × 288 pixels with 100 IPS < PAL > Would it be better to use frame or cif on 4 channels? The avermedia looks to be a big step up in recording quality.

Any recommendations on a 4 channel unit for around 400 with a good UI? Any members have experiance with this unit: JS-RT4 Economy Business Class Digital Video Recorder w/250Gb Hard Drive? Looks like better quality recording than my CIF setting.

Yes, I am stuck now with a product that I cannot use all of the options due to a poor user interface. I am going to see if I can return it to the seller.

I do have a desktop computer that I could leave on but it is a mac. A simple firmware update could probably fix the problem, but CP does not have such an option available. Practically every large ISP in the US blocks port 25...It just doesn't make sense that this cannot be changed on the dvr.

The problem is that I cannot change the port on the dvr to any other port than 25. With outlook you can change the port setting.

I have att/bellsouth. They use yahoo for their email smtp. They are blocking everything.

Thanks for your quick assistance Rob. You truly have excellent customer service unlike cp cam. I am still trying to figure out how to get around the smtp port 25 for email notifications. My ISP blocks this port and will not unblock it.