I plan to use these cameras at home for surveillance purposes. I read somewhere that I should use an external power supply because they drain the batteries so fast. Are these cameras capable of connecting to an external power supply?
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Yes, there is a slot for 12 volt power supply. However there is not a power adaptor included in the package. You would need to take the item to Radio Shack or similar place to get a power supply.
454607
I don't have the outside camera. I have a wireless indoor Foscam camera that I use through my router. It does have to be able to be plugged into electricity. Sorry I cannot answer the question about the outdoor Foscam.
1184649
If you have an alarm system then the components for that are powered by the alarm system and normally are powered by the wires that also supply the signal back and forth. These power supplies are made to power CCD Cameras but, as long as whatever you are looking to power, takes 12 volts DC and roughly the same current draw of about an AMP or so I guess this would work "technically".
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Actually, the cameras get their power from their own power plug. You'll need two outlets to power this sytem, one for the dvr and one for the cameras. The power plug for the cameras have a splitter so you can power all 4 from one outlet.
1007507
uses standard power and video connectors like other CCTV cameras. However, you can buy a balun which will carry video and power over a cat5 cable (in fact, a cat5 cable will support up to four cameras and power). I use a number of these baluns. They work fine. Amazon sells a number of them. btw, this camera is pretty large and heavy so it needs a secure mount.
1175499
Camera Units are operated on low voltage power supply plugged directly into regular outlet. Long, Very thin power cord can fit under windows etc.
136564
Pig tail for cameras? No when you buy a camera you get a transformer. You can buy separatepower supply for many cameras separately. It has a power cord for its power.dp
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No. There is no external power source input to this camera. You have to keep the batteries charged. Odd they left that out.
880941
No this power supply only allows you to use the camera while connected to AC power therefore not using the battery power. You must still charge your batteries with your battery charger. Hope this helps.
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There 2 power supply that's all you need, one power supply for a set a power. You don't need to buy extra power supply. There a adapter that you can use to cconnect 4 cameras in one power supply. Hope that helps
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It requires a 12 V DC power supply which usualy comes with cameras bought at Amazon, If not they are only about $5.00 on line PS: Last thing you want to do is connecting this camera directly to a 120V AC outlet (it will fry the camera )
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Using a standard all in one RCA video and power cable, the camera will be powered back at the video connection end. At the video connection end which will connect to your DVR or monitor you will need a 500mA DC power supply.
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Yes, the cable has the power for the cameras.You dont need a power plug neer each cam.
939150
They are wireless in the sense that you don't need an ethernet wire connected to a base unit (like a DVR). However, the cameras still require electricity and must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
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No the model I purchased did not require external power. I needed to convert HDMI from a new laptop to VGA to supply video to an older but still very functional larger fixed monitor. It worked fine. If you have a similar need be sure to check the monitor, some have a dual input VGA and PCI which gives you a choice in the converter/cable that you choose.
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No, it does not work as a security cam with the external power on. Once the external power is on, it has two choices. 1) to power the cam, and 2) to the storage (SD card and main drive). The cam only works when the external power is taken off of the camera. It doesn't overwrite with a newer video, it continuously records until the storage is full and that's it.
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External AC power supply is available to prevent battery run-down during long shoots or while down-loading,or exploring camera features. It's an AC power supply, NOT a battery charger. Plug it into the wall, then intothe camera and batteries never run-down.