SVAT GX5203 Wireless Portable Video Security System ? 2.5-Inch LCD & Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Camera by SVAT Electronics
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Digital camera reviews of SVAT GX5203 Wireless Portable Video Security System ? 2.5-Inch LCD & Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Camera
Digital camera Review: Never Again
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased the SVAT GX5203 Wireless Portable Video Security System and an extra camera to use for home security.
As it happens after a month of trying, I'm convinced that this is a toy and not a very good toy at that. It isn't meant to be used in the real world.
If the cameras are in a direct line to the receiver and about 15 feet away, the picture seen is acceptable. As soon as the cameras go outside where they will be used, the image deteriorates to a point that it isn't useful.
I tried a dozen different configurations and still have a ton of interference.
I don't have land-line based telephones and couldn't figure the source of interference. As it happens after a week of trial and error, it turns out it's my Belkin N1 wireless router. Turning on the cameras results in enough cross interference the laptop signal from the router is interrupted. Cameras on, computer off. Computer on, cameras off.
Even then the image rolls, tosses and turns.
The power cord on the back of the receiver plugs in to the battery compartment. If you want to use AC power, remove all the batteries. Most inconvenient and an engineering marvel...why, why, why would any engineer see this as acceptable?
To power the cameras outside one must use standard extensions. SVAT makes a slender power extension for their indoor cameras but not for the outdoor. Go figure that one out? There is no "skinny" power supply available for the cameras that need it most.
Instructions and compatibility data are unclear at best. Customer service is very responsive and quick to reply to your email request. It's too bad the answer is always, "We can't help you with that." but at least they're fast.
The poor image, lack of usefulness due to interference and overall poor design ensure this system will end up in the junk drawer as another error in shopping. My bad.
Digital camera Review: Nice securtiy for me
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the SVAT GX5203 security system because the way my home is sitting I can not see the driveway nor the walkway to my house.
It works great for that. At first I thought the monitor was not working very well but I realized I had to move it to get the reception just right and work around the microwave, cordless phone etc. I have it hooked to a 13 inch TV because I decided it was easier to see. But I do like the ablility to take the small monitor with me when I am busy in the back of the house. I do have to move it around a bit sometimes to get it to come in but I realized it depended on where I posistioned the monitor in relation to the camera. I have the camera mounted under the eaves outside.
Also my cat chewed the electric cord the first week I had it and I wrote general support and recieved an answer by the next day and they very geneously offered to send a replacement cord.
I am planning on buying another camera for my monitor. I think this is a great system for the price and I would recommend this product based on my experience with it.
Digital camera Review: Office monitor
Summary: 5 Stars
Great device to monitor my office reception area. Image is very bright & precise. Very good reception even through multiple commercial office walls. The sound is less useful as there is a background hiss I would not want to listen too for long. I use the monitor off batteries, and they die in 2-3 hours. This is not a problem with rechargeable AAA batteries. Overall a very well made device that met my needs well.Digital camera Review: Perfect Replacement
Summary: 5 Stars
This system replaced another one from another manufacturer. The SVAT wireless is well-made and connects to a larger monitor to see the driveway, mail box and street. The night view collects just enough street light to give us a discernible image. The 2.5 inch LCD can be used in other rooms as an addition to the large monitor hookup in the den.Digital camera Review: SVAT GX5203
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, this item is well worth what it costs. Excellent picture during the day time. Don't try to cover a large area with these mini cameras. A porch and door, a garage door and a portion of the drive in front of it, the back yard are what these are for. I added a camera later because I was well satisfied. Don't fool yourself though into thinking that you can see pictures in the dark. If you're looking for that feature, get ready to pay out some bucks for it. But for the cost, this is a good item. I leave a light on at night where my camera is viewing and that gives me a pretty good picture. No problems with interference from other electrical or microwaves.