Swann SW-C-BDOGC Bulldog CCD Day/Night Security w/ LEDs for Night Vision 32ft/10m

by Swann

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 5.1 x 2.1 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007YUKZY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SW-C-BDOGC
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Swann BullDog is a versatile security solution that suits both indoor and outdoor applications. Featuring a robust, durable metal casing, the camera is ideal for almost all areas. Providing clear color images during the day, the camera automatically switches to black & white mode at night, while the 9 infrared LEDs project invisible light up to 10m (33ft). Now, you can monitor your premises at night or keep an eye on areas such as stairwells, secluded corners or alleyways that usually have little or no light.

Swann BullDog Highlights

Better Resolution for a higher quality image
The Swann Bulldog features an incredible 1/4-inch CCD image sensor -- a resolution of 420 TV Lines or 510 x 492 (NTSC), 500 x 582(PAL).

About CCD CCD stands for Charge Coupled Device, which is used as a type of image sensor, CCD sensors are high quality sensors that are commonly used in portable camcorders and similar video equipment. CCD sensors can usually handle more variation in light conditions than CMOS and are more sensitive so will work better in low and variable light conditions.

Great Night Vision The Infra-Red LEDs can project IR light that is invisible to the human eye but can be seen by the Swann BullDog Camera to a distance ranging to 32ft / 10 metres. With a small amount of ambient light, such as street lighting and house lighting the distance can be extended.

Infra-Red Night Vision allows cameras to see in the dark, It is the method of using IR LEDs (Infra-Red Light Emitting Diodes) as illumination for a camera with a sensor that can see infra-red light provides the illumination needed to capture clear images in total darkness or low-light conditions

Infra-Red light is part of the light spectrum that is not visible to the human eye. Where there is insufficient visible light to see an object a Swann BullDog camera automatically activates its IR mode and sees the light from the IR LEDs using its IR image sensor. The resulting image is displayed as a black and white picture on your screen.

Weather Resistant
The Swann BullDog Camera is housed in a robust, durable metallic silver casing. Use the camera indoors (for viewing inside rooms) or outdoors (to view your property from outside), as the BullDog can withstand climates from 32°F - 122°F (0°C - 50°C) It is recommended that you keep the camera shielded from direct sun, rain, extreme temperatures, snow and gusty winds.

What's in the box?

• BulldogCam -10m / 32ft cable
• Power Adapter
• Manual
• Camera Stand
• BNC to RCA Adapter

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TIPS IN SETTING UP YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM

Please find the below handy setup tips for your security system:

• For best results do NOT point the camera towards a light source such as the sun or light.
• Also do not have the camera in a shaded area looking out into a well lit area as this will display poor results. Example: If the camera is hidden in a mailbox, because the mailbox is dark inside the camera sensor will try to adjust according to the available light. But if outside the mailbox there is good light like sunshine, you will get poor results. The light to the camera sensor in the front of the camera needs to be the same as the light at the focal target for best results.
• Power for Wired and Wireless Cameras, both types of cameras require a power source, although the camera maybe weatherproof the connections to the AV cable and power adapter are not. Please make sure that these connections are in a water or moisture free environment.
• Over time the lens or front case glass may become dirty, please use a lint free cloth to clean both. Similar cloth that would be used to clean a CD Disc.
• Power adapters: all power adapters are for indoor use only and must be shielded from outdoor elements. When using an outdoor camera, please use extension cords to power the camera and keep cables away from the outdoor elements.
• When installing the camera, before screwing in the mounting bracket, check the image on the screen to see if the picture is clear from direct sun or light.

Product Description

High Resolution - 420 Lines : Color Video Capture : Robust Metal Casing : NTSC/PAL Format Support : 1/4 CCD : CCD Total Pixels - (NTSC) 510x492 / (PAL) 500x582 : Minimum Illumination - 1.0 Lux (F - 1.2) / 0 Lux (IR On) : Electronic Shutter - (NTSC) 1/60-1/100,00 sec. / (PAL) 1/50-1/100,000 sec. : Unit Dimensions - 2.1 (w) x 3 (l) x 5.1 (h) : Unit Weight - approx. 1 lb.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Average quality, good value for its price, November 29, 2006

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sengssk (Neue Amsterdam) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Swann SW-C-BDOGC Bulldog CCD Day/Night Security w/ LEDs for Night Vision 32ft/10m (Electronics)

The picture quality is ok and night vision functioned as expected. The camera's field of view was too narrow and zoom was too far for my requirements as a backyard camera. I had to twist off the lens cover, buy a separate wide-angle fish-eye lens to get the proper coverage. The picture quality suffered of course. I highly recommend that buyers understand how wide an area they need to monitor. Installation was simple and I'm glad that many CCTV cameras are using standardized 12V power cords and BNC to RCA connectors so any DVR/VCR system can be made compatible with a simple adapter.

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Interesting toy, no support, July 18, 2006

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enviro (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swann SW-C-BDOGC Bulldog CCD Day/Night Security w/ LEDs for Night Vision 32ft/10m (Electronics)

Interesting toy, no support. When first installed picture was great both during the day and at night. Picture quality started to break down over time to the point that IR was all but useless. Replaced cameras and had same result. Installation is simple. Don't expect any support or warranty backup from Swann. Swann does not seem to be interested in taking care of their product and our experience was that they were grossly unprofessional. Even getting a phone call returned was a major task.

PRO: Inexpensive, easy to install. Interesting toy.

Con: Picture quality breaks down over time with IR mode worse than daylight mode. Don't try to ID anything from it as the picture quality is too poor. Don't waste your time trying to get support or warranty service from Swann.

Having purchased these units and replaced them twice, if you are interested in any serious level of security or ID go to a better quality unit not Swann.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Security Camera, April 1, 2007

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J. Bailey (Blackwood, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swann SW-C-BDOGC Bulldog CCD Day/Night Security w/ LEDs for Night Vision 32ft/10m (Electronics)

I am very happy with the Swann Bulldog security camera. It is easy to use and set up. I have it hooked up to my TV/VCR and I pop a tape in every night to watch my car which had been vandalized. I have it in my apartment window and I can easily park in 4 spaces and can easily view it. It's very clear. I can also adjust it if I am parked a little out of it's current range.