abc 0 Posted February 28, 2011 Hey all, First off all, I am new here so hi to everyone! Now, I've been looking for a nice outdoor IP/network security camera, now this is one I've been thinking of buying: [mod edit: store link removed - camera specs from link follow] AVtech outdoor H.264 network ip cameravan € 295 nu voor € 249,95 it provides the best picture quality, and the lowest cost ever available in market. Using the most advanced H.264 compression, features day and night surveillance with built-in 56 IR LEDs (IR projection distance up to 40m). Also equipped with AVTECH’s patent Smart Light Control software, the Low light surveillance works well with the large F1.4 aperture lens, and the smart light control is designed to avoid IR overexposure when an object is too close to the camera at night. FEATURES True Day & Night surveillance & large aperture lens (F1.4) The best cost / performance outdoor solution with IP67 IR effective distance up to 40 meters with 56 IR LEDs Smart Light Control to avoid overexposure Excellent outdoor ID design with cable management Low-latency video streaming with H.264 compression format Free CMS software with E-Map for multiple devices control & surveillance Powerful mobile surveillance supporting iPhone, Blackberry & WinCE Motion detection and alarm notification functions SPECIFICATIONS Network:Network Compression H.264 LAN Port: YES LAN Speed: 10/100 Based-T Ethernet Supported Protocols: DDNS, PPPoE, DHCP, NTP, SNTP, TCP/IP, ICMP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, RTP, RTSP Frame Rate: NTSC: 30, PAL: 25 Number of Online Users: 10 Security Multiple user: access levels with password protection Web management Web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox or Google Chrome for single device access, or Free CMS software, Video Viewer, for up to 16 network cameras control simultaneously Camera: Image Sensor:1/3" HR color CCD image sensor Pixels:768(H) x 494(V) / 752(H) x 582(V)) Min Illumination:0.05 Lux / F1.4, 0 Lux (IR ON) Shutter Speed:1 / 60 (1/50) to 1 / 100,000 sec. S/N Ratio:More than 48dB (AGC off) Lens:f6.0mm Viewing Angle:48° IR LED:56 units IR Effective Range:Up to 40 meters Smart Light Control:YES White Balance:ATW AGC:Auto IRIS Mode:AES IP Rating:IP67 Power Source:(±10%) DC12V / 1.5A Startup Temperature:-10~40 Operating Temperature:-20~40 Dimensions:(mm)** 282.4(L) x 115.6(W) x 212.63(H) Mobile Surveillance iPhone, BlackBerry & WinCE Motion Detection YES Alarm and event Notification By FTP and Email Minimum Web Browsing Requirements Pentium 4 CPU 1.3 GHz or higher, or equivalent AMD 256 MB RAM AGP graphics card, Direct Draw, 32MB RAM Windows Vista, XP, Windows 2000 Server, ME, 98, DirectX 9.0 or later Internet Explorer 6.x or later It is a Dutch website, but the description is in English. Now my question is (and I hope I dont sound stupid) is this a good camera? Is it worth the money? If it aint, could you guys maybe help me to find a good IP/network camera? These are the things the camera must have: - Atleast 30 meter IR/night vision. - IP 66 (dust & water proof) - Motion detection. - For outdoor use. - The maximum price that I'm willing to pay for the camera is around +/- 280 Euro's And probably some more things, that I cant come up with now. Oh and another thing, are there any Dome camera's that have the same requirements stated above, or are Dome's more for inhouse use? My knowledge on camera's isn't exactly high, so I hope that some of you guys can help me out! Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leohuangdi 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Hi abc, The camera is ok, i used for some months without problem, the most difficoult part it's always when install it (hope you don't have problem to open ports in the router). There is also another camera (avn362) it's megapixel for outdoor with face tracking and digital PTZ, but i am sure it will be more expensive. I saw that in this period they have some activity with the indoor ip camera avn304 (maybe you can get one for free), check their website. about other brands, vivotech's megapixel cameras have very fluent video with the simultaneous triple streaming, but also higher price. I hope these info can be usefull to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abc 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Hi Leohuangdi, Thanks for your reply! So I looked up the "avn362" camera, and I must say it's quite impressive, seeing the specs and watching a couple of video's on Youtube. It's around 100 Euro's more compared to the camera I posted in the OP (the AVtech outdoor H.264) but from what I gathered, it is well worth the money. I also looked up on some Vivotech camera's, and yeah they are quite awesome! But unfortunatly, so are the prices! Also, about the "avn362" camera, it's got 56 IR Led light's, now on some Dutch webstores it says that it's got 40 meter IR vision, and on the official Avtech site, it says 25 meter IR vision, so with 56 IR leds, how much IR distance can you get? Not to sound stupid, but since my knowledge on camera's is pretty much zero, I would rather first ask around before buying something that is quite expensive. Also what are some other good and well known camera manufactures? I know: -Avtech -Vivotech -Axis -Elro Oh and before saying or thinking, google it yourself, I'm already doing that, I just would really appreciate the help and advice I can get from the pro's and the people that know there thing! Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leohuangdi 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Hi abc, Glad to help you. To know how far a camera can see you don't have just to look only to the IR leds, even the apertures and the digital processor are important to get an image of good quality during the night. I think 40 meters maybe is too much, the distance should be 25 or less meters. Quite important is that the camera has some functions like "smart like control" to avoid IR overexposure (otherwise you can have images too bright). about other brands cameras these are the one i know Hikvision Acti Arecont Panasonic Samsung Zavio iQinvision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abc 0 Posted March 3, 2011 Hi Leohuangdi, Again thanks for your reply! Really appreciate it! I always thought that the only thing that could improve the IR image quality were the leds. More leds means better IR image quality, never thought about a digital processor and apertures. Goes to show you my knowledge on camera's, haha. Anyway thanks alot for helping me, and thanks for the info! Looks like I got some searching to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted March 3, 2011 Hi Leohuangdi, Again thanks for your reply! Really appreciate it! I always thought that the only thing that could improve the IR image quality were the leds. More leds means better IR image quality, never thought about a digital processor and apertures. Goes to show you my knowledge on camera's, haha. Anyway thanks alot for helping me, and thanks for the info! Looks like I got some searching to do! another camera in your price range is the avermedia AVerDiGi SF1311H-B ip. same features as the avtech and also has two way sound and zoom on your mouse wheel. were in europe are you. demo. username = user password = leave blank http://60.248.78.249/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abc 0 Posted March 4, 2011 Hi tomcctv, Thanks for the suggestion, but I went with the AVN362, I did go to the websites of the other camera manufactors that were placed here, and I couldn't really find a camera that suited my needs. So the moderator(s) can close this topic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Keylock 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Hi All, Ive had real trouble finding an outlet for this AVN304 Camera as it looks cracking for the money........ Has anybody reviewed? Finally Ive ordered one from MAP security (UK outlet) today so I will post on performance once it arrives....Apparently they are expecting first stocks to hit UK this week. Can anyone confirm if the software is the same as the eagle eyes?? I really hope so as I'm fluent with this protocol. Cheers Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leohuangdi 0 Posted March 17, 2011 Yes, i know for sure that you can use that camera with eagle eyes. But of course with the resolution of your mobile phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
