Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/80ft of Night Vision (Color) by Digital Peripheral Solutions
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Digital camera reviews of Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/80ft of Night Vision (Color)
Digital camera Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
Put two of these up after both my teenage daughters cars were egg'ed. They work great - can see perfectly at night. Kind of hope they get egg'ed again so I can get them back here to clean it up!Digital camera Review: Picture Quality Not Too Good! (update)
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this Q-see camera to replace an old B&W Radio Shack camera that I've had by the front door for the past 10 years. Based on reviews here I got this model over the less expensive Q-see. I went to a color DVR card (Geovision GV-800) so I wanted to upgrade to a color camera with night vision since my front lamp goes off randomly at around 1 AM. I do like the extruded aluminum housing and the sturdiness of the bracket arm but I do wish they would have made a way to protect and conceal the wire.
To me, if I were "casing a joint" I think it would be easy to approach the camera from the side and just yank the wire out of it with a coat hanger or something. Maybe I'm just paranoid but a cable tucked away or in a conduit would be less prone to cutting.
So my main disappointment is the picture resolution. The field-of-view is a little tight, also. My old Radio Shack would encompass a much wider view. This lens is just a bit too narrow for my use.
Night vision is OK for what it is, didn't expext too much there as any IR illumination is going to be grainy and ghosted. Wish it had audio, too. I bought a mike for about five bucks and tucked it under the visor! Q-see could have added one for cheep!
How bizzare, though... the IR LEDs give off a faint red-orange glow that I've never seen on any of my other IR devices. Can you see the light from your TV remote?
So if you are looking for an inconspicuous camera at night, this is not it.
I'll keep it for now but look for something better. Some of the used color CCTV cameras I picked up on that auction site have a fantastic resolution compared to this Q-see but I'd have to house them in a big enclosure and they need plenty of light.
Update...1/23/2011
After 15 months I have to admit that I am quite satisfied with this camera. It is near zero F outside and the Qsee camera is performing well. I am using a Geovision GV800 card and my recorded images from this camera are fine. I have tried many other cameras, Pelco, Bosch, Panasonic, Samsung and all have some strengths/weakness. This Q-see does pretty good since it performs well in both extreme bright sunlight to near total darkness. That's asking a lot from a 100.00 camera.
Digital camera Review: Q-SEE CAMERA
Summary: 5 Stars
great camera good picture day or night .only had one problem .It seems that spiders like the infrared light and make webs over it every night. other than that best camera that i have out of four other brandsDigital camera Review: Q-SEE QSC48030
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read some of the favorable reviews on this camera, I decided to give it a try. I ordered three to start. After setting up the first two cameras I was totally amazed at the resolution and clarity of the cameras! Night view is great as well. I have since ordered a 4th!
Anyone serious about putting in a home surveillance system should definitely consider these cameras. I would also like to point out that we've had some pretty heavy rainfall that the cameras were exposed to. They are every bit as weather proof as advertised. A must buy!
Digital camera Review: Q-See QSC48030 review
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this camera about a week ago 4/15/2009.At first I was afraid it would not be that great of a camera due to the price comparison to some higher end cameras. But I was very wrong.My driveway is about 40 wide and about 150 long and this camera sees clearly the hole driveway plus accross the street. it took me about 3 hours to hook it up to my mount it to the house and hide the wires. Very easy to connect to the tv. No instructions though. Plugged the camera to my 42 inch plasma and the picture quality is fantastic.Way better then I thought it would be. I was gonna buy more expensive cameras but after getting this one I am gonna buy another one of these. the reviews that people write are true,great camera for the price you will not be disappointed