Is this a better option than similar spec 2032 bullet cam? Can't decide between bullet or dome. Outdoor use in home setting.
612111
Dome is a bit harder to install but I think it is much more versatile and will probably last longer than bullet style,and a plus its harder to tell which direction the camera is looking so if anyone is casing your property they will have to take a bigger chance...
612112
I have both and they performed identically. It just comes down to your mounting and appearance preferences.
612113
This is a great camera! Excellent picture, sharp, good color rendition and LOW noise @ night. BUT, I have learned that dome camera's cause bad reflective IR emitions at night. I have my IR turned off since I am not relying on it so much @ night. I recommend a bullet cam any day unless you need something more stealthy.
612114
You have more mounting options with a dome camera. As well as more adjustabilty in aiming your view. I have a bullet as well, but prefer the dome.
612115
I like bullet for mounting on walls, like the sides of buildings. Domes are under the eves on ceilings.
693321
It's last years Trophy Cam. Model 119447. I got the one in Camo. I did a lot of research before buying this one. It was a last years left over. Great pictures. I had a friend that just got back from Africa, they were using nothing else but Bushnells on video. I couldn't be more pleased. I paid around $150.00 for it. The only other one I've ever had to compair it to was a Wild Game.
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I agree with j-rob. Does anyone know how the newer model (HDR-XR500V) performs in low-light situations? They claim the Exmor-R sensor helps with these situations. It's too bad there's no easy or cost-effective way to upgrade. I'm not in the position to spend another $1k+ for a new camcorder that handles low-light.
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In my experience, the camera is probably better suited for outdoor use. I tested it indoors before outdoor installation and the sharpness in images seemed better in natural lighting.
806202
I did the exact same thing by removing an old bullet camera and putting this one in it. It was basically the same set up and had no problems. BTW this camera is about 100 times better than the original SWAN camera that was included in my system. Especially with night vision and view range capabilities over all.
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All my cameras are outside, but I mount them under the eaves of the house, where rain cannot get on them or the power supply for them. An alternative might be some kind of dome cover, but optics might be affected, and condensation would need to be controlled. I am in a relatively dry area, with low humidity, so my setup works for me. Different weather conditions could raise additional problems. My cameras did well over the winter...it does get cold here.
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I just recently purchased a 76c, but I have not used it outside yet. That being said, the 76c is 5 times better than my old Proxima projector from 1996 and I used that outside all the time. Used to project it against a white sheet hung on the side of the house. I connected my laptop via s-video. Most dvd players have s-video out as well so you can go that route as well. There is no reason you can't project outside!
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The Dome cameras are good for short distance viewing/recording and tend to lack good range. You can easily mount them on ceiling tiles as well. The standee cameras are good at both, short and long range viewing with a higher range of motion once they are mounted. With the dome cameras you will notice a drop off in image quality at 20+ feet.
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These cameras are not intended for use outside. They can't get wet. However you can use them. I have one mounted under the edge of the roof to give it some protection from the weather. I also modified a dummy housing to fit one camera. When you do that you can't use the globe because it reflects the infrared back into the lense
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It depends on what you want in a camera. I bought the drift ghost-s HD because I like that it isn't a goofy block on my helmet. I mounted it to the right side of my helmet and it looks cool to me, probably even Aero dynamic. It also records full HD in 60fps and has a remote I wear on my left wrist. It also has a great forward and side views from right side of my helmet. Sorry I got no intelligence on the other cameras.
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It will not hold up outdoors in the elements unless you can mount it under an eve or some other place where it will be out of the weather. It is not weather proof. I would suggest not using this outdoors. I have used one in a basement for several years now and the quality is equal to many other cameras that I have. Works great indoors to disguise as a camera. Nobody pays any attention to it which was my intention.
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I would recommend it for outdoor use, as long as you could install some type of water-tight globe over it. It is not built to be directly exposed to the elements. The power cord with AC adapter is rather short, so you'll have to install some type of covered power outlet as well. I think it could work, as long as you have a long overhang or something. I wish I could offer more advice, but I use my cameras indoors.
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hi brandon, I am more of a walk around photographer, and find a soft box or studio lights not practical for what I take pictures of. (children on the go mostly). The dome and the snap on diffuser are very similar to me. The dome is a bit more bulky, and both throw almost too much light around the room for me to use most of the time. I feel like they create shadows in small rooms, but when I need to see someone's eyes or they are back lit outside and I want to brighten their face or add a catch light. They fit the bill. better then no flash , or direct flash. Inside they almost are too direct that they still flatten my images. Then I resort to bounce... They have their place. hi brandon, I am more of a walk around photographer, and find a soft box or studio lights not practical for what I take pictures of. (children on the go mostly). The dome and the snap on diffuser are very similar to me. The dome is a bit more bulky, and both throw almost too much light around the room for me to use most of the time. I feel like they create shadows in small rooms, but when I need to see someone's eyes or they are back lit outside and I want to brighten their face or add a catch light. They fit the bill. better then no flash , or direct flash. Inside they almost are too... » Read More hi brandon, I am more of a walk around photographer, and find a soft box or studio lights not practical for what I take pictures of. (children on the go mostly). The dome and the snap on diffuser are very similar to me. The dome is a bit more bulky, and both throw almost too much light around the room for me to use most of the time. I feel like they create shadows in small rooms, but when I need to see someone's eyes or they are back lit outside and I want to brighten their face or add a catch light. They fit the bill. better then no flash , or direct flash. Inside they almost are too direct that they still flatten my images. Then I resort to bounce... They have their place. « Show Less
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I have the camera mounted outside (weather protected) and connected to a computer that uses a good quality surround speaker system with EQ control for fine audio adjustment. Audio from the camera is reasonably good over an acceptable frequency range. The omni-directional mic is quite sensitive and picks up sounds from more than 150 ft away (as you would want from a Security cam). Conversations at that distance are very intelligible as long as the ambient background noise is not extreme.
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Since I've bought this thing, it's worked well, but it's been a mild winter here in the south. I've found a website that deals with nothing but dashcams and has a forum dedicated to certain models of dash cams. It appears that very cold or very hot weather can kill one of these cams. The 801 seems to fair better than the 803. The 805 has come out which supposedly addressed some of these issues. It's almost as though the 805 appeared after Christmas to delete stock of older cams.
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Pretty good and you can adjust it. This camera has a wide-angle lens... i found that the street lights\house lights down the street and can throw it off a bit. I wish I had paid the extra few dollars and bought the 3MP... my other cams are 3MP and the quality difference is impressive. You can see the raindrops hitting the driveway with the 3MP.
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Crossman premier dome hollow point shot very well in mine. Plus they are cheap and readily available. Have put down a rabbit and squirrel thus far with good results. Both were about 25 yard shots.