VideoSecu 540TVL Outdoor Infrared Day Night Home CCTV Security Camera 1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 54 Long range IR Leds 16mm Lens 1000MA Camera Power Supply 1PT

by VideoSecu

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000X9QD22
• Item model number: 1PT
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,430 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 16, 2010

Product Description

The Supra IR is an all-in-one, day/night camera that captures images in all lighting conditions, with a built-in long range IR illuminator. The camera provides color images in bright lighting conditions, and automatically adjusts to black-and-white images when the light level drops. Even in complete darkness, the Supra IR provides clear, accurate images with the support of 54 infrared illuminators. The Supra IR camera has a weatherproof housing and sunshield. It comes fully assembled, pre-wired and pre-focused for easy installation. New Universal Bracket provides for quick pan/tilt camera adjustment. All brand new in box.Package including:high resolution IR Camera, camera bracket, Regulated Power Supply, free security warning Decal.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, January 17, 2008

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Paul G. Ziegler "Aquaskiier" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VideoSecu 540TVL Outdoor Infrared Day Night Home CCTV Security Camera 1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 54 Long range IR Leds 16mm Lens 1000MA Camera Power Supply 1PT (Electronics)

I purchased 2 other night vision cameras and was disappointed. I spent the extra money to buy this camera and was very impressed with the picture quality. I can see across my street at night with no problem. The night vision picture is very clear and bright. During the day it is so clear it's like looking out a window.
I didn't give it 5 stars for one reason. The price is great but it does not include the power supply cord or any cable. That's just a ridiculous way to sell this item. It's like selling a car without the keys included. It costs $25 for the power adaptor and another $25 for cable and connectors, not to mention a trip to Radio Shack.
Also, you need to take it apart to focus the lens after you set it up. There were no directions in the box to tell you how to do that so I had to call the company.
I would still buy it again (I'm recommending it) but let the buyer beware that you need to spend at least $50 additional in order to hook it up.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a toy camera like others for higher prices! Built big and to last!!, March 13, 2008

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Amberman (Mid-Atlantic - U.S.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VideoSecu 540TVL Outdoor Infrared Day Night Home CCTV Security Camera 1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 54 Long range IR Leds 16mm Lens 1000MA Camera Power Supply 1PT (Electronics)

This camera is definitely superior over all others i've seen in both price and quality.

There is a BNC female connector on the back plate (male BNC adapters for RCA cables are available at Radio Shack, as is the 12v power converter. Save more money and time. Positive polarity.)

I noticed the camera rattling and loose inside. If your camera begins to rattle, open up the back plate and carefully remove the whole assembly - with the plate-attached metal stair-step stand that supports the camera. You can adjust the stand by twisting any loose columns. But be careful not to unfocus the camera.

Do not try to open the front of the camera, unless you absolutely have no choice - like to replace the IR ring!

The IR ring (infra-red led lights attached to a curcuit board) is held in place separately in the front of the camera with a small white pin connector with wire leads to the camera board. This is convenient because when the IR leds may burn out after a few years, you can just disconnect and replace the ring for cheap.

The sun shade slides only if the front and back end screws are loosened. At the top-back of the camera, there are 2 built-in screw fittings that confused me at first. (Be sure to refer to the picture here that shows how the wall connector is put together, or you will become frustrated since there are no instructions or diagrams on how to use the supplied hardware.) Do not try to move the angle of the shade, since the only way it moves is from front to back on slides.

The reason this or most surveillance cameras on the market today do not have any audio is because the public privacy law has changed to make eavesdropping illegal in many states. But if you are so inclined, find mini-microphones, transmitters and receivers on the hobby shop sites selling motorized airplanes that employ digital cameras. You might find better prices for mini-box color cameras as well with portable power supplies.

Enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picture, July 13, 2011

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Jarad Brinkerhoff "The One" (Glendale, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VideoSecu 540TVL Outdoor Infrared Day Night Home CCTV Security Camera 1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 54 Long range IR Leds 16mm Lens 1000MA Camera Power Supply 1PT (Electronics)

I have a Q-see recorder. The cameras on it work, but not that well. I installed this camera and it works great. The night vision on it has a good picture, not grainy. I would say it is really clear for about 220 feet or so. I am very pleased with this camera.