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Surveillance your workroom, a small office, or front door with the FI835EP Foscam. Hang this small dome camera on the wall or ceiling and you keep an eye on what's happening day and night. You can watch a live feed on the free app for your smartphone or via a web browser. You can connect this camera to the internet with a network cable. By using a suitable switch or injector, you can use the very same network cable to power the camera as well. That means you won't need a socket in the place where you decide to install the camera.
You can easily download the required software on the Foscam website.
Usage location | Outdoors | |
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Subscription needed for full use | ||
Storage options | Cloud, NAS | |
IP camera type | Dome camera, HD camera, Night camera, Outdoor camera, PoE camera |
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Been looking for new outdoor cameras for some time, normally I install Axis but the budget didn't allow that for now.
The camera delivered:
The cameras come neatly with a sticker, CD with software and a manual (the manual is from another camera, but can be used immediately.) The supplied software is highly recommended, it works nicely and is suitable for everyone to use. Setting the camera is also a piece of cake via the free available app, you can set the camera via the QR code on the camera, with the app you scan this code and you're done!!
Construction of the camera:
The construction is very solid, Foscam has opted for a full metal housing and base, which makes the camera feel heavy and solid. There are some ambiguities on the internet about indoor or outdoor use, although the camera has an IP value, many wonder whether this camera can be used outdoors. I tested it and it works. The finish of the camera is waterproof and can withstand a jet of water. The camera also had no problems with a condensation test.
Camera connections:
As for the connections of the camera, I was somewhat surprised. From the camera comes a cable with 3 options, a POE network connector, a reset button and a power connector. The wiring harness is about 60cm. This is no problem for mounting on a system ceiling, but what if you want to mount it against the wall or fixed ceiling, this becomes difficult. The camera cannot be mounted without making a "big" hole (read at least 16-18mm) to feed the connectors through, because the connectors do not fit in the foot. Making the foot higher could be an option so that the connectors fit in it, but this means that the waterproof concept on the connector is no longer present. I myself mounted the cameras on an outside wall and placed a waterproof mounting box for the connectors. Aiming and adjusting is very easy to do with a phone to hand that displays the image. Aiming is easiest when the camera is fully inserted and the 3 screws of the outer ring are tightened with 1 turn.
POE: Power over Ethernet, with this you can use a separately available adapter or switch to send the power supply over the network cable, so you don't have to have a socket near the camera because the power supply is then in the network cable.
Image from the camera
The image of the camera is good, remembering that it is a 720P camera, it is not much inferior to the much more expensive entry-level models from axis. Digital zooming is not recommended, however, because this is not significant. What was striking is that when the camera is at its best settings, the bandwidth was very acceptable at less than 250KB/s. At dusk, the camera itself switches to night vision by means of the built-in infrared beamer, this is ideal and far beyond expectations, it is literally as if someone points a lamp at the object to be recorded.
This infrared beamer can also be set manually so that it turns on/off at certain times. (For example, if you hang the camera near an outdoor lamp, the infrared will not turn on by itself because the sensor still sees too much light)
Standalone mode via SD Card:
An SD card can be placed in the camera to store images, which is useful if you do not have a NAS or PC with software that does this for you.
Conclusion:
This "Low Budget" camera is fine, the only thing that makes it look cheap is the price.
For relatively little money you still have a very solid camera that is perfectly suitable for most purposes.
I have tested the cameras with a POE switch on both:
Synology camera surveillance system Blue Iris software (windows)
Tips for outdoor use:
-Place a waterproof mounting box near the camera for the connectors, so you only have to run a network cable through.
R. van Wijngaarden
29 June 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
This camera is very suitable for outdoor use and has a solid housing. Beautiful metal. If you want to use the SD storage, you have to open the camera and break the warranty seal.
Hardware installation is a bit difficult because of the thick wiring harness. The UTP connector is quite large. You will need to drill at least a 28mm hole to get it through. However, if you unscrew the camera (which is quite easy) you can remove the entire wiring harness. This is a simple plug connection. Then you can get the entire wiring harness through a standard PVC electrical tube.
Software-wise everything works very simply, and with a little knowledge the camera is easy to install and use stand-alone.
Image quality is very neat. Has trouble with scenes in which a lot of light and dark are together. The dynamic range is therefore somewhat small. Viewing angle is decent, but could have been bigger. Night vision is very reasonable!
Jaap
29 September 2015
Automatically translated from Dutch
I recommend this product because it is one of the best choices in terms of value for money. I currently have 4 pieces together with a synology nas as a recording station. Am very satisfied!
Daniël
28 March 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 560322 | |
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Manufacturer code | FI9853EP | |
Brand | Foscam | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Type of image definition support | HD ready (720p) | |
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Video resolution width | 1280 pixels | |
Video resolution height | 720 pixels | |
Horizontal viewing angle | 70 ° | |
Vertical viewing angle | 75 ° | |
Image quality according to customers | Standard | |
Pan | ||
Tilt | ||
Zoom (IPcam) | ||
Digital zoom | 0 | |
Fisheye | ||
Frames per second | 30 fps |
Number of cameras | 1 | |
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IP camera type | Dome camera, HD camera, Night camera, Outdoor camera, PoE camera | |
Usage location | Outdoors | |
Alarm system needed for use | ||
Subscription needed for full use | ||
Motion detection sensor | ||
Infrared lighting | ||
Infrared light range | 20 m | |
Infrared motion sensor | ||
Suitable for placement behind glass | ||
Dynamic DNS client | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Number of seconds to review event | 0 s | |
Streaming |
Battery (power source) | ||
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Storage options | Cloud, NAS | |
SD card slot | ||
Number of days you can view for free | 0 d | |
Installation ease according to customers | Simple | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
PoE support | ||
UPnP AV support | ||
ONVIF certified | ||
PSIA certified |
Height | 9,8 cm | |
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Width | 13,5 cm | |
Depth | 13,5 cm | |
Color | White | |
Mounting possible | ||
Water-resistant | ||
Water resistance | Splash proof | |
Waterproofness certification | IP certification | |
IP certification | IP66 |
Controls via app | |
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Controlled via Android app | |
Controlled via Apple app |
Guaranteed support with updates | 24 months after release date | |
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Year introduced | 2014 | |
Introduction month | August |
