ravenss 0 Posted May 7, 2007 Hi, I'm looking into installing some cameras near the beach, around 1/4 of mile give or take a few. I'm leaning toward Extreme WizKids WZ-16, and WZ-18. Am I on the right track? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WirelessEye 0 Posted May 8, 2007 I have never worked with these cams, but have heard terrible things about them. I believe if you search under those part numbers in the forum, you should be able to find out what people are saying about those cams. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolDude 0 Posted May 8, 2007 I would also be concerned about using aluminum housings close to the ocean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kensplace 0 Posted May 8, 2007 I didnt think aluminium suffered from rust problems, or is there another reason you are thinking off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravenss 0 Posted May 8, 2007 What camera would you suggest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CameraGenius 0 Posted May 8, 2007 extreme moondance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravenss 0 Posted May 10, 2007 I've been looking in the forum and found good reviews on the CVC-7706DNV. Aluminum doesn't get rust it gets oxidation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravenss 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Has anybody used the 7706DNV at short distances? Something under 20 or even 15 feet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marzsit 0 Posted May 10, 2007 aluminum won't corrode if you install it correctly, never mix dissimilar metals or create stray current paths... read up on "galvanic corrosion" for pointers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravenss 0 Posted May 10, 2007 How do you install aluminum correctly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marzsit 0 Posted May 11, 2007 aluminum or stainless fasteners only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robca 0 Posted May 12, 2007 I'm pretty unhappy with my WZ-16 camera. While the lens is varifocal, the IR beam is pretty narrow, so it reduces the usefulness of the wide angle lens. I have lot of IR glare, no matter what I do to shield it (moving the rubber gasket somewhat helps, but it's a nightmare to get the lens cover properly screwed-in, with no glare or dust reflecting like crazy when in night mode). Integrated IR (as I discovered on the forum, alas only after buying one) attracts insects, and triggers random motion events at night. Also, that camera doesn't like BT878-based DVRs (rainbow artifacts in night mode), but works well with a Techwell-based card. To be fair, the camera is great in day mode, and ExtremeCCTV has a great advance replacement policy and prompt support All in all, though, would not consider another WZ-xx camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 13, 2007 Go with the EX82, but use Stainless steel screws. Ive had some on a beach now for 6 years. The WZ Bullets are cheap OEMs they use so they dont compare to the EX82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
