Review of SVAT CV65 Security Camera
Those that have looked for CCTV cameras in the past
have no doubt come across dozens of different styles that cost over two
hundred dollars or more. Security cameras are rarely inexpensive, and those
that do not have a large budget to spend on monitoring systems may find that
most of the good cameras are well beyond their price range.
Still, when you look in the right place, you can
sometimes find quality cameras that will meet your security needs at
inexpensive costs. One such example is the SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision
Security Camera, a camera which generally hovers around the $50.00 while
still coming complete with the features you need to monitor your home or
office.
Features of the SVAT CV65 Outdoor Security
Camera
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Durable aluminum non-rust casing.
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Infrared LED system for night vision.
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Sixty foot long cable for easier
install.
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Weather resistant parts for
environmental safety.
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Full outdoor color video.
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Easy installation and understandable
setup instructions.
Pros
For an inexpensive camera, the SVAT CV65 Outdoor
Security Camera is well equipped with features. Full nightvision with 15 LED
bulbs, it is easy to see detail at about 10 feet away, and turns on
automatically. The casing around the SVAT CV65 Outdoor Security Camera is
top notch, and the entire unit is able to withstand a fair deal of
environmental damage. Also, the casing itself is fairly stylish, and its
non-rust exterior makes it good for outdoor use.
Cons
The infrared technology used on the SVAT CV65
Outdoor Security Camera is not as good as it could be. The unit only
receives clear video for about 5 to 10 feet, and afterward tends to suffer
from a blurred screen, possibly the result of only used 15 LED lights (some
of the more expensive models have as many as 32 or more). The camera also
has occasional difficulty aiming correctly at its subject, as the casing
that surrounds the camera does not allow for many wide angles – as a result,
the camera generally only picks up on the precise location it is pointing
at.
The color is of good enough quality that one can
place the camera further away and still pick up on movement in the distance
during the day, but at night the combination of 10 feet of infrared vision
and lack of wide angles can make it more difficult to monitor larger areas.
Overall Impressions
The SVAT CV65 Outdoor Security Camera is more about
value than about quality. While its daytime images are of more than adequate
monitoring quality, and its nightvision better than adequate for as much as
ten feet, the system can be limiting for those that are looking to monitor a
larger area, especially at night. But the low price and durable casing still
make this camera very useful for those looking to monitor a smaller area on
a tighter budget, and its easy setup makes it a good camera for more novice
security system users.
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