high image quality ip camera

[solid77 0]

i currently have a Foscam HD (720p) and the image quality isn't too great..

 

what are some higher end IP cameras with 1080p video quality with very good clarity and sharpness.

my requirements are that it supports motion alarms with ftp image upload capability.

 

wireless is not a requirement, and neither is movement controls and will be used indoors.

[buellwinkle 0]

What's your budget? Indoor or outdoor? I know you are coming from Foscam and don't want to scare you with what some higher end cameras cost so I'll start with the best values in a 1080P (or better) camera.

 

A good value in a camera I recently reviewed is the ACTi E32, a 3MP outdoor IR bullet with WDR. It's about $350ish or the D32, same camera without WDR for about $50 less. Has a nice crisp clear image with good color balance. Can FTP video or images and has video motion detection.

 

If you're budget is not that high, Swann from Costco, similar to the E32 in that it's a 3MP IR bullet. While I haven't reviewed it yet, I did the see the camera in action yesterday and at least during the day, it performed well. It's about 1/2 the price of the ACTi at 350 for a 2-pack. I can't say what features it has and it's so new it's not even on Hikvision (the manufacturer's) website yet.

 

Dahua recently came out with a 1080P IR mini bullet, the IPC-HFW3200S about $200ish. Speaking from experience with it's larger brother, it has good image quality, can FTP video and images, motion detection. My only issue is that Dahua has not stepped up with their support and probably the #1 complaint, although those models sold by Q-See do have excellent support but as far as I know, they don't carry this model.

 

Why I like 3MP over 1080P is that just about all 3MP cameras can do 1080P, but I like the 4:3 aspect ratio that 3MP offers better than 16:9 for surveillance.

[solid77 0]

i'm willing to go up to $400, and it would be for indoor use only.

 

zoom would be nice, but not necessary. IR is also nice but not a deal breaker.

[ivan_sh 0]

maybe you can see the axis or bosch or avigilon and so on ,which country are u in ?

[solid77 0]

usa

maybe you can see the axis or bosch or avigilon and so on ,which country are u in ?

[buellwinkle 0]

Try the ACTi D55 indoor dome, 3MP (you can use in 1080P mode), has IR illuminators, day/night IR cut filter, fixed 3.6mm lens (if you want a varifocal lens get the D65). Should run about $250-300 and about $100 more for the varifocal lens that I doubt you will need. I like domes indoors because they can't be pushed out of the way and they are less obnoxious indoors, better WAF.

 

You'll also need a PoE injector or switch and a PC to run NVR software (free) to record.

 

The next step up is the Axis P33 domes, the only indoor one with IR LEDs is the P3364-LV, should be able to find it under $900 and is 1MP or 720P. The reason I recommend cameras with IR LEDs is because indoors, in your home, it will be dark at night, you will not be happy without IR illumination. You can't effectively expect to use motion detect lights if that's what you are thinking.

 

Zoom does add to the price. The ACTi KCM-5611 has very good low light capability, 1080P, IR illuminators and 18X zoom, not sure how you can possibly use that in your home, but you can likely find it for under $800.

[solid77 0]

i don't have any PC's on the site, therefor the ftp image upload requirement.

 

reason being, if someone decided to steal the cameras/pc hopefully it's too late and the images have already been uploaded to a remote location.