Network camera recommendations

subnet88 · #1 01-02-2013, 05:09 PM

Does anybody out there have any recommendations for a network camera to monitor a reef with LED Lighting.

I have been using old Airlink 101 AICN500W cameras for the past while, however they are starting to die. I tried a d-Link camera from Memory express, and the color was terrible.

This is the colour quality( Or better) I am looking for

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s5ky72hj5vu42ai/Tank_Cam.PNG

mark · #2 01-03-2013, 02:42 AM

haven't gotten one yet but been see lots of positive reviews with the Foscam systems

viperfish · #3 01-03-2013, 02:51 AM

I'm using this one and very happy with it http://www.dlink.com/ca/en/home-solu...t-cloud-camera

FragIt Dan · #4 01-03-2013, 03:04 AM

I have a friend that just got Foscam and loves it. I have been eyeing the foscam ones for about a year and am currently in Toronto and will be picking a few up tm for myself and a couple of friends, will likely try to get one going via my Apex and perhaps you guys can check it out

. If anyone wants me to ask the guys there any questions I'll try to look here before I go, or I can pick some up for ppl (I'm in Nanaimo though),
Dan

Seriak · #5 01-03-2013, 03:12 AM

Foscam's are great just no SSL if you want a secure connection

viperfish · #6 01-03-2013, 03:24 AM

The Foscam looks pretty cool.

subnet88 · #7 01-03-2013, 03:44 AM

I tried the 942l and ended up returning it due to the picture quality. I would love to see a foscam in action, does anybody have one on their tank now?

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viperfish · #8 01-03-2013, 04:02 AM

I wasn't impressed with the 942l out of the box but after playing with the settings I was happy with the results. Let's face it 640 x 480 is only going to look so good. As a standalone camera, it is very user friendly and Dlink has done a good job with access via iphone/ipad and web browser.

mseepman · #9 01-03-2013, 05:10 AM

I purchased the Dericam M801W. I had heard good things and it comes with true Optical zoom. Here is a link to one of the many reviews out there. http://www.dannyvanmaanen.nl/?p=965&lang=en

Price was good at $115 from eBay. Mine has the IR cut option. I don't have it running in the fish room yet, but my tests before moving were awesome.

The Dericam site is down tonight...not sure why. Hope this helps.

Denis · #10 01-09-2013, 01:20 AM

I just received 2 Foscams FI8910W, they're not bad for the money. Still lacking dynamic range, but color is OK.

Camera is on the left side of my reef tank right against the glass.