SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
by SVAT Electronics
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
Customer Review: Good picture, poor night, poor viewing angle
Summary: 2 Stars
Wow, I was so hoping for more with this camera that I just don't know where to start. My intended purpose was to use the cameras in my barn to watch dams who were about to give birth. I wanted to see 12x12 stalls, small paddocks and if I was lucky some of the pasture.
Likes:
- Good construction, it feels well made
- Lots of cable. 60' that come with the camera gets me to most places in the barn
- Mounting hardware (including screws) comes standard too
- Day time picture looks clear and crisp even through my IP Video Server which dumbs the quality down for internet.
Dislikes:
- Night vision? HA What night vision? I mounted one camera 10' off the ground in a corner and it can't make out an animal in the stall!
- Viewing angle - The camera in the stall 10' up can't see the walls at all, all corners are missing in the view, it only sees what's in the center of the stall and that object takes up the whole frame. Totally useless for the application I was hoping for. The one I have mounted outside looking towards my pasture is 33' from my fence gate. What do I see in the camera? I only see my 10' gate it takes up the whole view at 33' away! If you want to see anything you are going to mount it on a telephone pole 1 mile away I swear.
- Mounting - Trying to get the camera to stay in the position you want it to is a headache. It does eventually stay once you swear at it a few times.
Summary: It appears these cameras are only good for day time use mounted up really really really high so you can see anything. Unless, you wanted to observe a single spot up close in really good detail. If you are planning in using these as a night time camera consider also purchasing a IR flashlight to help light up the area even more. Personally, I think I just wasted my $ I would have rated it lower if the day time picture wasn't so clear and it didn't come with everything you needed to just plug it in and go.
Customer Review: Impressive
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first foray into CCTV and I must say the functionality of this little camera was impressive. Prior to this, the only familiarity I had with security cameras was watching the grainy, B&W time delayed image from security cameras in commercial settings. The SVAT CV65 camera with color display, night vision and full motion video is splendid, at least to my perception.
Installation was a simple affair with the mounting bracket fastened with three screws, and the 60' of cable being more than long enough for the job (the SVAT brand 60' extension cable is also available if longer reach is required). The output end uses RCA connectors so be sure your display device has those; I had to buy an RF Modulator to hook the camera up to my television set.
In the daytime, the picture is crisp and clear with excellent color contrast. Another review said the colors were substandard, but on mine they were "picture" perfect. What's really a cool feature is the night vision. It's rather fun to watch the monitor at dusk and observe the display slowly changing from color to monochrome as the infrared LED's kick in. What I'm monitoring is only about 8-9 feet from the mounting location so the camera's purported 10-15' night range is more than adequate for my needs.
Supposedly the camera also has audio capabilities, but there isn't much of any noise in the application I'm using it for so I can't evaluate that aspect.
All in all, I'm impressed.
For a CCTV system well under $100.00, you can't go wrong with the SVAT CV65.
Customer Review: Can't go wrong for the price, but you get what you pay for.
Summary: 3 Stars
Pros:
There's no arguing that the price is stellar (especially if you get it with free shipping/handling). They feel solid in your hands, thanks to the aluminum construction, and the connector to the included 60' cord seems fairly weather/water proof (I'm taping mine to be safe). The mounting bracket also allows for placement/pointing to your hearts content.
Cons:
Image quality isn't going to blow you away, and it doesn't help that I hooked it up to my HD set. If you're looking for a camera with amazing night vision, this isn't it. Don't get me wrong, the IR LED's work. The CCD (camera) works. Its just that there are too few LED's and a lower sensitivity CCD. You can compensate for this with external IR illumination, but you'll be lucky if you get a visible 10' out of this unit by it self. Which may be fine for watching your front door, but falls short for your driveway or yards.
Overall:
Hey, for around [...] bucks you get a color daytime camera, nighttime IR/Night Vision camera, with a built-in mic and its weather proof. Sure, you can't see far at night with just this unit, but there is no limit to how much external IR illumination you can run.
Customer Review: Great for recording the barking dogs next door!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I am very pleased with this camera so far. I bought it to record the barking dogs next door, and to monitor any yelling or misbehavior of the neighbor next door on my property. (This neighbor happens to be a police officer!! How sad!)
Well once I figured out how to run the old VCR, setting it up was a breeze. Now where to locate it? I didn't trust putting it within any reach of the neighbor, so I set it up running from my TV in an upstairs bedroom. At first, I just sat it in the window, and it worked fine except at night, because of the screen on the window. I now have it mounted on the outside of the window, and it works just fine at night. I don't like reviewing six hours of tape when I am away from home.......boring. When I am at home, I just speak into the microphone and mention the date and time.
The sound and picture is great. The only negative comments I have is that the green grass looks like dead brown grass, and it is difficult to lock in place. (Maybe it is my muscle capacity.)
I spent plenty of time trying to figure out what kind of security camera to buy, and how to record what I was seeing. So far, I am pleased with my decision.
Customer Review: good value
Summary: 4 Stars
I have this to monitor my driveway. It provides a really clear picture for the money, faces are easily recognizable and color comes through well. At night when my own security lights aren't on, I can easily see vehicles parked near the house, but can't see anything by the street. Once the security lights are triggered, however, the camera picks up most things, even those far away, with ease. Plenty of wire to go through attic and around the roof, etc. The only downfall I have found so far after a few months is that the viewing angle is pretty narrow. It is difficult for me to get the whole of my front yard, even when on the very corner of the house. does best when up high and far away, though this is not always possible. From where you position it, it always seems like it is somehow zoomed in a little. A wider viewing angle would be nicer. Still, all in all, a really great value -- I have been impressed and will be getting a few more in the near future.