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FOSCAM Outdoor PTZ (4x Optical Zoom) HD 1080P WiFi Security Camera - Pan Tilt Wireless IP Camera with Night Vision up to 196ft, IP66 Weatherproof Shell, WDR, Motion Alerts, and More (FI9928P),White
Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor Security |
Brand | FOSCAM |
Model Name | Foscam Security camera |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Incredible Image Quality. 1080p at 25fps brings real 1080p smooth video experience thanks to powerful Ambarella chipset. 355° horizontal & 85° vertical rotation range cover a much bigger vision range. True 4x optical zoom captures more details of your viewing objects. Intelligent WDR corrects dark faces under heavy light to ensure a clear image in every lighting environment. Image Distortion Correction tech will fix common image distortion flaws.
- Superb Outdoor/Night Use. IP66 level weatherproof design leaves you free of worrying about rain or dust in outdoor condition. This model uses a Sony Starvis sensor and deliver true colorful vision image during low-light condition while most of cameras can just show black/white image then. Night vision range up to 196 ft with the 6pcs high performance infrared array LED lights.
- Security Matters. Detect movement and send notification to you through Email or smartphone App. Captured image could be stored in multiple ways like Micro SD card (up to 128GB, not included), computer, NVR, FTP, NAS or Foscam cloud. Easily configure your alarm schedule or block the area you do not want to monitor. New design makes installing Micro SD card so conveniently with just removing the two screws. Additional I/O socket could add other sensor devices to monitor your home in multiple way.
- Foscam Cloud use US-based AWS server that is of high-level encrypted security and privacy protection. Foscam Cloud Storage plan protects recordings against any footage loss that could result from damage such as theft of the camera. 7 Days Free Cloud storage with 1 month’s validity is available on this camera, and NO data space limitation during the last 7 days. Able to view live or play back or save all alert captures and video clips on the cloud. More options for Cloud Storage are available.
- Easy setup via iOS and Android devices by free Foscam App. Comes with Foscam VMS (Video Management Software), compatible with third party VMS Blue Iris & ONVIF recording devices, compatible with IE, Chrome, Firefox browsers. Also Works with Alexa (Please update the firmware to the newest version via app). Instant live view the camera on echo show with simple voice command. Contact us for any help by email support@foscam
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Night vision | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Motion detection | 4.0 | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | — | Cam Center | Cam Center | ReolinkDirect | Cam Center | ReolinkDirect |
power source | ac/dc | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Power Over Ethernet |
video resolution | 1080p | 2K | 1920p | 4k | 5 MP | 4k |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wired |
night vision range | — | — | 200 meters | 50 feet | — | 30 meters |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Motion Only |
number of channels | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 |
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What You Care about is Always We Focus on.
Founded in 2007, Foscam has been a professional and pioneering home security provider, especially in IP video cameras and solutions.
As a leading company in IP cameras, Foscam has been providing the most professional services, premium quality products, and the best prices to over 80 million users around the world.
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Foscam Outdoor PTZ (4x Optical Zoom) HD 1080P WiFi Security Camera
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Modern life and work pulls us all in a million different directions.With the Foscam FI9928P, you can pull everything together, in one place - check in on your front gate or porch, backyard, driveway, shed, storefront, parking lot, loading dock, even your construction site, right in the palm of your hand. IP66 weatherproofing ensures that the FI9928P keeps recording without damage or interruption in rain, sleet, or snow. Instant access and remote viewing by mobile app means that you never have to wonder again if your property is safe: juggling life's responsibilities just got a lot easier. |
The FI9928P is more than a security camera.We've made security both simpler and more versatile than ever before: stay connected to what you care about and never let an important event slip by, no matter where you are. Your video is securely streamed in stunning 1080P detail, making it feel like you're there. Receive alerts with our app - you'll know when someone is right on your doorstep - and respond to events as they happen. Our recording choices also let you preserve footage how you want, when you want. Local storage is free (no monthly fees). |
Reliability, value, and intelligence are our gold standards.Foscam wouldn't be an internationally recognized brand in security, for over 10 years running, if we didn't understand that reliability, value, and intelligence are all three necessary for making an outstanding security camera. The FI9928P features enhanced night vision (up to 196 feet) and is equipped with highly sophisticated optical zoom (magnifies up to 4X). Say goodbye to straining and guessing at blurry, grainy, or poorly illuminated scenes: you'll enjoy crisp, well illuminated footage in true 1080P HD. Our smart alert and motion technology even avoids false alarms (e.g. plants swaying in wind). |
True Professional HD Video Quality for Outdoor.
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True 1080P HD video quality.Foscam always uses top materials to build products on security. The result is a truly professional HD 1080P stream thanks to Ambarella chipset offering incredible density of detail at a value that is unrivaled in the home security market. The amazing optical zoom clarity (4x) captures more details for your care. The most headache problem of camera is the image distortion flaws but this issue was resolved on this FI9928P with our image distortion correction tech. |
Ingress Protection 66 Weatherproofing.Unlike cameras with plastic housing and seals, which may malfunction during storms or deform and lose their protection, the FI9928P has a tough aluminum shell. It is built to perform in severe weather without damage, interruption, or footage loss, and the ingress protection 66 standard is rated for protection against heavy rain, sleet, and snow. With our unrivaled 1 Year Quality promise on outdoor models, you can rest assured that they are made to outlast any hazard that nature throws at them. |
See through total darkness.Night vision is one of the areas where higher quality hardware makes the most difference. The FI9928P's enhanced night vision uses high-intensity IR LEDs that illuminate details in crisp, clear night vision up to 196 feet away. Functions such as app push alerts and smart motion detection especially benefit from better night vision: the alerts are more sensitive and relevant, and this advantage is further enhanced by an intuitive app interface for customizing your motion sensitivity and alert settings. |
Store your record in multiple waysWe believe in offering a full suite of storage options. You can send and store video by FTP, absolutely free, and we even support NVRs (not included), NAS, and local hard drive recording. Our affordable Foscam Cloud service is also available to safeguard your footage from theft or damage by recording it to our secure Cloud. Freely record and play the last 7 day’s motion triggered recordings on Foscam Cloud as a trail(1 month validity). |
Be there, even when you're not!
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Be there, even when you're not.- See your cameras in realtime on your smartphone. - View recorded Cloud footage with convenient search and scan functions. - Schedule recordings, configure alerts, and pan/tilt/zoom right from your mobile. - Enjoy 24/7 access using our beautifully designed App, free with your camera. |
Get only the alerts you care about.- Smart motion detection is seamlessly integrated to your phone. - You can receive push alerts any time relevant motion is detected. - Custom motion sensitivity settings tailor the alerts to your camera's environment. - Sound alerts can also detect events around or behind the camera's visual range (e.g. a baby crying or window breaking). |
Secure Cloud access over the web.- Freely record and play the last 7-day’s motion triggered recordings on Foscam Cloud(1 month validity). Longer time cloud storage subscription plan is also available with competitive price. - Easily scan your Cloud footage with 24/7 access and unrivaled affordability. - Quickly find and download any recording you're looking for. - Offsite storage protects recordings against any footage loss that could result from damage such as fire, or theft of the camera. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 20.9 x 23.4 x 13.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.96 pounds |
ASIN | B01MUNOP3V |
Item model number | FI9928P |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,940 in Dome Surveillance Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 8, 2017 |
Manufacturer | FOSCAM |
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FOSCAM Full HD 1080P Wifi IP Camera, Home Security Camera with 4xOptical Zoom, Pan&Tilt Surveillance Syetem with with Enhanced Night Vision up to 196FT, IP66 Waterproof, Two-way Audio, WDR, White
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Customers like the quality, picture quality, and ease of setup of the security camera. For example, they mention it's a decent piece of hardware, easy to understand and follow the included instructions, and that it has great clear pictures. That said, some complain about the wireless signal.
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Customers like the quality of the security camera. They say that it is a decent piece of hardware, works well, and produces excellent quality videos. Some customers also mention that the connectivity to the cams is FHD all the time with no issues. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The camera worked well and was stable but would not reconnect to WiFi following power cycling, meaning I could mount the camera and plug it in, but..." Read more
"...installation took a few tries, Above average image, buggy software, good app, 4 hour video replay for free but only for one camera, will not stay on..." Read more
"...Foscam.. improve your android app. It works decent, but it is SOOO sluggish when controlling the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) remotely...." Read more
"...as google Nest in some ways, others it is better, I believe it is more secure, cheaper and they will get there someday...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the security camera. They mention that it has great clear pictures even in night, the quality of build is excellent, and the video quality is very clear. The picture in pitch black is excellent both in color mode and IR, and it has amazing clarity during the daytime and night. The video stream is very clean, and easily gets good video to the end of their property.
"...The displayed image is clear and bright. The night time illumination is distributed very nicely like a flood light instead of a spot light that..." Read more
"...profile, solid build, network installation took a few tries, Above average image, buggy software, good app, 4 hour video replay for free but only..." Read more
"...Instant viewing with out live streaming constantly. I did have trouble setting this up with gmail though...." Read more
"...I just installed 3 of these PTZ outdoor cameras and the picture quality is amazing as is the zoom (with1 caveat below)...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the security camera to be easy. They mention that the included instructions are easy to understand and follow. They also mention that it is easy to connect the camera to both the Foscam APP and the network. The interface for the camera is very easy to operate and is well documented in the user manual. Customers say that the camera was successfully connected and had a full signal when connected.
"...When the second replacement arrived, setup was effortless. I tested the camera for a couple of days before thinking of mounting it...." Read more
"...Foscam FI9928P: Large, heavy, solid build, easy network install, did not work with aftermarket POE injector, Great Image, stable software, OK app, 8..." Read more
"...Out of the box. I thought it was pretty strait forward to setup with the QR code on the camera, and the android App...." Read more
"...It has wires for power, network connection, and RCA cables for wired audio if you choose to go that route...." Read more
Customers like the tech support provided by the security camera. They mention that the support team is swift, courteous, and smart. Some say that the product has great features and function, and is handy for areas where they are unable to hardwire.
"...Besides the quality and price of the Foscam products, the tech support is great----never had any issues...." Read more
"...I would highly recommend this camera and the support provided was excellent." Read more
"...In addition to a good product, support is awesome too!. Through my own fault, I misplaced the cover for the SD card slot...." Read more
"...Quality of build, image quality, GUI interface, etc...." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the security camera. They say that it has great quality and is hefty.
"...Nest in some ways, others it is better, I believe it is more secure, cheaper and they will get there someday...." Read more
"...impression was one of quality as it has an all metal body and is quite hefty...." Read more
"...sends me an email with images the minute it detects any motion Price!..." Read more
"...It is wireless, it is 1080. THe price is a big high in comparison to other cams, but it fit my needs almost exactly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tilt of the security camera. Some mention that it can pan and tilt at a phenomenal range reaching from directly in front. They also say that the pan and zoom is smooth, while others say that it doesn't seem to go upward as much as they'd like. They mention that the vertical tilt range is limited, and the angle is only 70 degrees, not 90 as stated in the description.
"...connected to my AIMesh router.Amcrest IP2M-841: Pan and tilt is not very smooth, zoom image is ok but not very clear, as with all amcrest..." Read more
"...Tilt - As advertised, it Pans (up/down) 85 degrees - what they don’t tell you is it’s from LEVEL down...." Read more
"...It is wireless it can monitor the front of my home, it can swivel around and check for packages at my door step, it can swing around and check the..." Read more
"...Cons -As others have noted the camera’s vertical tilt range is limited (that being that it will not tilt 90 degrees from plumb) and I knew..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the wireless signal of the security camera. They mention that it loses connectivity when they move it, even though it is 3 ft from the access point. The app can no longer reliably connect, and the camera refuses to connect frequently. Customers also report issues linking the camera to WiFi with their phone.
"...The camera worked well and was stable but would not reconnect to WiFi following power cycling, meaning I could mount the camera and plug it in, but..." Read more
"...But the WiFi signal on this camera was so horrible once mounted, that I ended up burying a line in my yard anyway just to get this to work...." Read more
"...(after I called them back)...then I called about the constant disconnecting on the Android app, the rep's suggestion was to simply return the cam,..." Read more
"...Overall this camera does exactly what I wanted. It is wireless it can monitor the front of my home, it can swivel around and check for packages at..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the security camera. They mention that the PTZ function does not work, the phone app does not function, and the camera stopped working. Some say that the camera does not serve its intended purpose and that the IR LEDs stopped working, among other issues.
"...The camera still would not work on the new ATT router...." Read more
"...: Large, heavy, solid build, easy network install, did not work with aftermarket POE injector, Great Image, stable software, OK app, 8 hour video..." Read more
"...their movements, but these PTZ cameras are useless and nothing works right on them.Original post:..." Read more
"...but I have not had any issues except on one of them half the IRLEDs stopped working, thus the 3 stars...." Read more
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Using security cameras has been a challenging journey for me. I am very tech savvy, but not a network engineer by any means.
I have some experience with high end (Pelco) security cameras, but those were not wireless.
I started with a camera in my back yard because we were having critter problems. I was able to identify both raccoons and opossums digging up our yard with the camera and got rid of them my killing the grubs in the lawn.The first camera would not reliably attach via WiFi. The second was and is rock solid and drop-outs are rare. Neither of these cameras are Foscam.
I placed a camera where it could monitor our front yard and porch. This camera experienced frequent WiFi drop outs. A replacement was sent to me and it was off line more than it was on line, so I returned it.
I then spent the extra cash and purchased a Foscam. I was impressed with its heft and solid feel. Setup on the Android app and on a wired LAN connection was easy. Disconnecting from the LAN was problematic. It took a day's fiddling before it became stable enough for me to mount it into position. After about a week, it became even more stable on WiFi with only an occasional dropout (screen goes black for a couple of seconds to several minutes). I was pretty happy with this (my low expectations) but was sent a replacement because this camera's display would flicker from bright to dim whenever the camera was in direct, bright sunlight. Both of these issues were also present when viewing on my smart phone. Tech support was not able to resolve the flickering so a replacement was provided.
The first replacement camera also set up easily and attached to WiFi right away. Initially, there were frequent dropouts but I was getting used to the cameras stabilizing after a few days and it did . The dropouts became occasional, so I was content. After a couple more weeks, the dropouts became more frequent and annoying. I spent a lot of time troubleshooting and resetting the camera, etc. I also started monitoring my WiFi signal strength with an app on my phone. I ensured my router was not sharing a channel with any others in range and found that the router signal strength was dropping out. I retired that router and switched to the router provided by AT&T for my service. The camera's performance again improved for a week or so, then the dropouts increased. WiFi was strong and stable, so I contacted Foscam Tech Support. During the troubleshooting process and over a couple of days the camera would no longer attach to WiFi at all. Since this was beyond the Amazon return window, Foscam sent a replacement themselves.
When the second replacement arrived, setup was effortless. I tested the camera for a couple of days before thinking of mounting it. The camera worked well and was stable but would not reconnect to WiFi following power cycling, meaning I could mount the camera and plug it in, but it would not connect. I spent a couple days troubleshooting everything on my system, digging deep into the router and WiFi emailing Foscam Tech Support. Over the next couple of days the tech (Rem) went through his script then followed some leads and tried many things after I gave him access. He clearly knew what he was dong but wasn't having much success. I requested a higher level of support. I was contacted the next business day by Lori Li who had some suggestions for me to try. I responded that those items had already been done many times and forwarded the long string of emails from the previous support sessions. I had switched to a cellular hotspot and the camera worked fine on it and reattached following power cycling, so I knew it had something to do with my ATT router. I also tried using my old wireless router as a wireless access point and the camera worked fine on it. This is interesting because my other camera was very stable throughout this whole process.
Lori works in Beijing so we had to work out time slots when we could work together.
Over a weekend my ATT router failed. I worked with their tech support and they could not fix it, so an appointment was made and it was replaced. The camera still would not work on the new ATT router. The next day, Lori remoted into my system and in just a few minutes had the camera working perfectly.
It has been nearly a week now and there has not been a single dropout. The camera's response time and speed is a good as when it was wired.
It took a lot of patience and persistence, but I am very happy with the camera and Foscam support.
The other reviews about the software and the browsers and the needing to download the Foscam brower apps in Internet Explorer are all true. However, they aren't that big of a deal. I simply make IE my default browser so it won't open in Edge. If you scan the QR code in the Foscam App, you can have your camera online immediately. I like using the IPcam.exe file supplied by Foscam to see my cameras and connect to them locally. I then open them, configure them, and view them on Blue Iris and the older Surveillance Pro app on my Iphone. To do this you will need to learn about static IP addresses, DYN DNS aspects, and Port forwarding. This has been covered by other reviewers and is well documented in the User manual. From what I see of the picture it looks great. Mine is still inside on a desk to be mounted at another home that I have almost 3 hours away. I am sure the other reviews have been accurate about what to expect on the night vision distance and the operating characteristics. I have moved the camera up and down and side to side and it works exactly as people have said. 90 degrees up and down and equally close to the back of the mount on both sides. I hope this will help some of you. The hole to drill in your junction box with the NPT 1inch part will be an inch and 1/4 using a spade bit. The hole for the Ultratite fitting is a 3/4" hole that I also used a spade bit.
I have added an additional picture of the parts of the junction box set up. I also ordered a NPT 1 1/4" part, with a nut and a larger O-ring. The 1 inch allows all the cabling to fit thru, but it was a tight fit. The 1 1/4" fitting makes it really easy. Both 1" and 1 1/4" NPTs are pictured. The NPT 1 1/4" part requires an 1 1/2 inch hole drilled in the plastic box. You can see the big nuts that go on the inside and the O-rings (red). The 1/2 fitting that the Ethernet cable goes through is also pictured. The Ethernet cable can have the terminal end already attached and pass through the opening.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
The other reviews about the software and the browsers and the needing to download the Foscam brower apps in Internet Explorer are all true. However, they aren't that big of a deal. I simply make IE my default browser so it won't open in Edge. If you scan the QR code in the Foscam App, you can have your camera online immediately. I like using the IPcam.exe file supplied by Foscam to see my cameras and connect to them locally. I then open them, configure them, and view them on Blue Iris and the older Surveillance Pro app on my Iphone. To do this you will need to learn about static IP addresses, DYN DNS aspects, and Port forwarding. This has been covered by other reviewers and is well documented in the User manual. From what I see of the picture it looks great. Mine is still inside on a desk to be mounted at another home that I have almost 3 hours away. I am sure the other reviews have been accurate about what to expect on the night vision distance and the operating characteristics. I have moved the camera up and down and side to side and it works exactly as people have said. 90 degrees up and down and equally close to the back of the mount on both sides. I hope this will help some of you. The hole to drill in your junction box with the NPT 1inch part will be an inch and 1/4 using a spade bit. The hole for the Ultratite fitting is a 3/4" hole that I also used a spade bit.
I have added an additional picture of the parts of the junction box set up. I also ordered a NPT 1 1/4" part, with a nut and a larger O-ring. The 1 inch allows all the cabling to fit thru, but it was a tight fit. The 1 1/4" fitting makes it really easy. Both 1" and 1 1/4" NPTs are pictured. The NPT 1 1/4" part requires an 1 1/2 inch hole drilled in the plastic box. You can see the big nuts that go on the inside and the O-rings (red). The 1/2 fitting that the Ethernet cable goes through is also pictured. The Ethernet cable can have the terminal end already attached and pass through the opening.
However, I deducted one star for three reasons:
(1) Mounting - there are 4 mounting holes, but the lower 2 are almost inaccessible even with a stubby screwdriver.
(2) Software - even after the latest firmware update you cannot use Firefox, Opera, or Edge. I can only access it through Chrome. It is
also vague as to accessing videos/snapshots on the MicroSD card.
(3) Operation - The unit's vertical range is VERY limited, at best 45 degrees off horizontal. Unless you have a very high mounting point
that is a problem. I mounted mine about 1 inch off plumb and shimmed 1 inch out of vertical. That gave me the range
I wanted in the area I wanted coverage.
If you can live with the limitations it is a great piece of hardware.
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What I Like:
-A huge range of Pan/tilt
-Real OPTICAL zoom!
-Autofocus
-Starlight Sony sensor for excellent night time video
-Long wireless range
-Can record to micro SD (Foscam cloud isn't required)
-Video quality is overall great
What I Don't Like:
-It is BIG.
Build quality: Upon opening the box it is immediately apparent that this camera means business. The entire thing is made of a tough metal and it is far heavier than I expected. The giant lens element screams quality. Everything is coated in a textured finish. The wireless antenna screws onto the top (or can be removed if you don't need it). There is a waterproof housing for the Micro SD card located behind an alan key screw. The finish of the camera looks professional and is what I would expect from a camera that operates in a business or a the home of someone so paranoid about security they want the neighbors to know they have a cam. It's not a subtle device AT ALL. This camera is way bigger than I expected it to be. It's about the size of a mini watermelon.
Set-up: Setting up the camera was as straightforward as previous Foscams I have used. The camera is tied to a QR code. With the camera connected by network cable, use the app to scan the QR code, then set up the details of the Wi-Fi network. Be sure to change the cameras admin password after setup too, otherwise you are potentially leaving your camera open for others to see it. A strong admin password prevents others from intercepting the stream. I'm not hugely fond of the web interface because it's a bit clunky, but it does the job and has settings such as motion detection zones or scheduled recording. Me, I'm the kind of person who just throws a big (MLC) micro SD in the cam and if it captures anything important then I'll go back through it. I haven't tested the max size Micro SD this can support but I hope it is up to 256GB because I want to be able to capture a whole day on the card if need be.
Note: Make sure to buy a micro SD that is meant specifically for security cam use. Sandisk Ultra cards will often break very quickly in these cams. Avoid them! Use something that is based on MLC storage technology, such as Transcend High Endurance, Lexar High Endurance, Adata Premier Pro, etc. If you need more space, go for a premium card. If you're spending this kind of money on this cam, don't compromise on a cheap SD card.
Video quality (day): During the day, the colour and detail the camera captures is quite high. The camera autofocuses or can be manually focused. The manual focus can be fine tuned as needed but I just left it to auto for the most part because the auto focus is that good. The image quality is comparable to the best IP cams I've tested - true 1080p. During the day I was easily able to recognize faces with the zoom set close to my car and even farther back identifying features were visible. The camera pans and tilts to get the angle right. So far I've been incident free and nothing interesting has happened. :)
Video quality (night): With the IR turned on, the world is illuminated like it is day. It's pretty cool. Even under street lighting with the IR turned off it still does a decent job illuminating most things. I'm surprised how far it goes, but to be honest there's some bushes across the street that it hits and lights up so I can't tell exactly how far it goes. But it's pretty great, and some of the best footage I've ever seen from an IP cam.
Interface: I need to play around with the app and web interface more before I rate it. All the options are there but it's a little bit confusing sometimes. I'll get back to you more on this in a few days.
Conclusion: Yep, this camera is pricey but if it is what you need it does not compromise. I have it pointed down at my car, which is parked on the street, and even at night it would be able to capture some details of faces. My landlords thought it was ugly at first but I think they've gotten used to the idea of having it pointed at their vehicles too. Overall I'm extremely happy with this one. Foscam has made a great piece of kit.
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2017
What I Like:
-A huge range of Pan/tilt
-Real OPTICAL zoom!
-Autofocus
-Starlight Sony sensor for excellent night time video
-Long wireless range
-Can record to micro SD (Foscam cloud isn't required)
-Video quality is overall great
What I Don't Like:
-It is BIG.
Build quality: Upon opening the box it is immediately apparent that this camera means business. The entire thing is made of a tough metal and it is far heavier than I expected. The giant lens element screams quality. Everything is coated in a textured finish. The wireless antenna screws onto the top (or can be removed if you don't need it). There is a waterproof housing for the Micro SD card located behind an alan key screw. The finish of the camera looks professional and is what I would expect from a camera that operates in a business or a the home of someone so paranoid about security they want the neighbors to know they have a cam. It's not a subtle device AT ALL. This camera is way bigger than I expected it to be. It's about the size of a mini watermelon.
Set-up: Setting up the camera was as straightforward as previous Foscams I have used. The camera is tied to a QR code. With the camera connected by network cable, use the app to scan the QR code, then set up the details of the Wi-Fi network. Be sure to change the cameras admin password after setup too, otherwise you are potentially leaving your camera open for others to see it. A strong admin password prevents others from intercepting the stream. I'm not hugely fond of the web interface because it's a bit clunky, but it does the job and has settings such as motion detection zones or scheduled recording. Me, I'm the kind of person who just throws a big (MLC) micro SD in the cam and if it captures anything important then I'll go back through it. I haven't tested the max size Micro SD this can support but I hope it is up to 256GB because I want to be able to capture a whole day on the card if need be.
Note: Make sure to buy a micro SD that is meant specifically for security cam use. Sandisk Ultra cards will often break very quickly in these cams. Avoid them! Use something that is based on MLC storage technology, such as Transcend High Endurance, Lexar High Endurance, Adata Premier Pro, etc. If you need more space, go for a premium card. If you're spending this kind of money on this cam, don't compromise on a cheap SD card.
Video quality (day): During the day, the colour and detail the camera captures is quite high. The camera autofocuses or can be manually focused. The manual focus can be fine tuned as needed but I just left it to auto for the most part because the auto focus is that good. The image quality is comparable to the best IP cams I've tested - true 1080p. During the day I was easily able to recognize faces with the zoom set close to my car and even farther back identifying features were visible. The camera pans and tilts to get the angle right. So far I've been incident free and nothing interesting has happened. :)
Video quality (night): With the IR turned on, the world is illuminated like it is day. It's pretty cool. Even under street lighting with the IR turned off it still does a decent job illuminating most things. I'm surprised how far it goes, but to be honest there's some bushes across the street that it hits and lights up so I can't tell exactly how far it goes. But it's pretty great, and some of the best footage I've ever seen from an IP cam.
Interface: I need to play around with the app and web interface more before I rate it. All the options are there but it's a little bit confusing sometimes. I'll get back to you more on this in a few days.
Conclusion: Yep, this camera is pricey but if it is what you need it does not compromise. I have it pointed down at my car, which is parked on the street, and even at night it would be able to capture some details of faces. My landlords thought it was ugly at first but I think they've gotten used to the idea of having it pointed at their vehicles too. Overall I'm extremely happy with this one. Foscam has made a great piece of kit.