Swann SW-C-SNO Super NightOwl 105 - Pro CCD Powerful Wide Angle Security Camera w/ Night Vision 82ft/25m

by Swann

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10 x 3.5 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B6LCHS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SW-P-SNO
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

The Swann Super NightOwl 105 is an extremely powerful night vision camera boasting 105 super Infra-Red LEDs that allow the camera to see 25 meters (80 feet) in complete darkness. This color camera automatically switches to black and white mode at night. The Super NightOwl 105 can be placed on walls, ceilings, or under eaves. This camera can easily connect directly to your TV, VCR, DVR or even your PC for straightforward viewing and monitoring. Perfect for homes, businesses or retail outlets.

Swann Super NightOwl 105 Highlights

CCD Vs CMOS
The Swann Super NightOwl features an incredible 1/4-inch CCD image sensor at 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.

Spectacular Night Vision
The Infra-Red LEDs can project IR light that is invisible to the human eye but can be seen by the Swann Super NightOwl 105 camera to a distance ranging to 25 meters (80 feet). 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 Super NightOwl 105 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 Super NightOwl 105 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 Super NightOwl 105 can withstand climates from 32-degrees Fahrenheit - 122-degrees Fahrenheit. It is recommended that you keep the camera shielded from direct sun, rain, extreme temperatures, snow and gusty winds.

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Tips for Setting Up Your Security System

• Do not point the camera towards a light source such as the sun or light
• 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

Technical Details

• 420 TV Lines for high CCD image resolution
• 82ft (25m) Infra-red night vision
• Weather resistant and suitable for outdoor use
• 32ft (10m) heavy duty BNC Cable
• Plugs into any DVR, VCR, TV or Swann Security monitor
• Ideal for the backyard, shopping malls, parking lots, garages and schools
• Designed for wide angle viewing

Product Description

Swann Super NightOwl Wide Angle Night Vision Vision Camera for up to 50' of night viewing! BIG SAVINGS! Your ideal solution for wide-angle viewing, day or night, indoors or out! The Swann Super NightOwl is an extremely powerful night vision Camera boasting a 105 super-bright infrared LEDs, all in a compact 4 x 4 x 5" body that's discreet and easy to position anywhere you want an extra set of eyes. Simply position the Camera and connect it directly to your TV or monitor for live viewing, or your VCR or DVR for recording. It's that simple... perfect for homes, businesses, retail, shopping malls, airports, casinos, banks, and more. It's great day and night surveillance you can count on, here for LESS! Snapshot: 420 TV lines for high CCD image resolution; Weather-resistant aluminum casing is tough enough for outdoor use; Wide 53 viewing angle gives you the "big picture"; Color during day / black and white at night; Operates from 32 degrees to 122 degrees F; Requires 8-12V DC power.; Includes: Super NightOwl Security Camera; Mounting hardware included for wall / ceiling mount; 32' BNC cable; BNC to RCA adapter; Power adapter; User guide; Theft deterrent stickers.; Get this. Order yours today! WARNING: This item cannot be shipped to Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering this product. Swann Super NightOwl Wide Angle Night Vision Camera

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Night vision range ok, picture quality lacking, August 13, 2008

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J. Wu (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swann SW-C-SNO Super NightOwl 105 - Pro CCD Powerful Wide Angle Security Camera w/ Night Vision 82ft/25m (Electronics)

I purchased this item based on positive word of mouth however I am somewhat disappointed in the performance of this camera. The camera is advertised to have up to 82 feet of night vision although in a realistic outdoor setting (with almost complete darkness), I would say that objects (at night) can be adequately distinguished at most 50 feet away with this camera. The night-vision picture quality is passable with obvious noise and pixelation, even when some minimal ambient lighting is available.

The camera's build is sturdy and its appearance is actually a bonus for us in some settings since this camera doesn't really even look like a security camera but rather more like a lamp. Unsuspecting thieves would probably get caught red-handed by this camera simply because it blends in well with our other outdoor lighting.

Picture quality during the day is adequate for most purposes and is in line for a 420TVL camera. Calling this "high resolution" is a bit exaggerated though. I have personally compared 420TVL units that cost half as much but produce far better night-vision imagery (for example: Q-See QS2350C Weatherproof Color CCD Camera Kit With Built-in Heat Circulating Blower).

Yes, this camera does have a wider angle of view than most cameras however for us, image resolution is a higher priority and I'm afraid this camera just doesn't quite make it.

Bottom line: Pricey for what you get. Consider night-vision alternatives such as the Q-See Q2350C.

One important note: The IR LEDs will primarily focus toward the center of the image, which on your TV or monitor will produce a type of "flashlight" type image. Because this camera has a wide field of vision (although not panoramic unfortunately), any object not in the center field of vision will not show up as well under night conditions UNLESS you have sufficient ambient lighting. Depending on your situation, this may render the wide-angle view useless at night since you won't be able to readily identify people moving outside the lens's center field of vision.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Camera, October 18, 2007

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Swann User (St. Petersburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swann SW-C-SNO Super NightOwl 105 - Pro CCD Powerful Wide Angle Security Camera w/ Night Vision 82ft/25m (Electronics)

This camera's description is all that it says it is. Wider viewing area. Great night vision at longer distances. Really pleased with the purchase.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swann Super Night Owl CCD, January 20, 2008

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M. Spiller (Ashby, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swann SW-C-SNO Super NightOwl 105 - Pro CCD Powerful Wide Angle Security Camera w/ Night Vision 82ft/25m (Electronics)

The camera is good, and comes with a long cable which can be extended using relatively cheap AV/power cable extension. Good picture, Good illumination of a fairly large area, and weatherproof. Don't try to contact support, though. They never answer.