Wireless IP Camera thread

[doran_lum]

I damn tempted to get the fisheye cam from D-Link sia...

Is the fisheye camera good from D-link ?

 

[user109s]

Just aware of fisheye characteristic.. it can't see far(compare to std lens) and picture a bit distorted.

 

[kiwitan]

If I buy the export set, means it come with out the approved adaptor hor, will the unapproved one catch fire especially if the vstarcam is left 24*7 ?

 

[doran_lum]

After using the Eye 4 app for my T7838WIP for a few days I found it almost use up my data plan usage..I guess it's normal that I need more data if I plan to use my ipad to monitor ?

Or it would be better to use the webUI instead ?

 

[geckoSG]

If I buy the export set, means it come with out the approved adaptor hor, will the unapproved one catch fire especially if the vstarcam is left 24*7 ?

For peace of mind, go for Local set, at least you know they paid at least 20-30K to test the power adapter for "hours" to ensure your family safety.


If you go for EXPORT sets, don't blame these vendors if your home caught fire due to the adapters caught fire. Just that simple. You took your own risks

 

[geckoSG]

After using the Eye 4 app for my T7838WIP for a few days I found it almost use up my data plan usage..I guess it's normal that I need more data if I plan to use my ipad to monitor ?

Or it would be better to use the webUI instead ?

Err, high resolution means more data flow, means more data usage. If you set 2048kbps resolution and watching, your machine is sending our 2048kbps to you, so over a long period of time, you can imagine how much data you use. I use WIFI if I need to be a "security guard" while I work

 

[geckoSG]

Is the fisheye camera good from D-link ?

Dr_Archer did a small review before... not bad according to the photos he posted. Only thing is in total darkness, its just a display piece only on the ceiling

 

[geckoSG]

Hi all, for the clicking sound in vStarCam T series even in the latest model it's still there. May I confirm there's nothing we can do about it ?

I read that there was a reply from the factory that it's a normal behavior for the camera.

Relay clicking sound you mean when camera switches between IR to non-IR?

 

[doran_lum]

Err, high resolution means more data flow, means more data usage. If you set 2048kbps resolution and watching, your machine is sending our 2048kbps to you, so over a long period of time, you can imagine how much data you use. I use WIFI if I need to be a "security guard" while I work

Oh ya resolution settings..ok thanks i will lower it but where would i set the resolution ?

 

[doran_lum]

Relay clicking sound you mean when camera switches between IR to non-IR?

I think so because each time i step into the room, i turn on the light and it switches between IR to non-IR

 

[user109s]

My are pretty loud clicks but properly I get use to them.. I just ignore them though.

 

[geckoSG]

Oh ya resolution settings..ok thanks i will lower it but where would i set the resolution ?

Webui can set to precise. Phone wise is only factory's setting

 

[geckoSG]

My are pretty loud clicks but properly I get use to them.. I just ignore them though.

Its the type of relay they use. Felt like a car relay. Haha... wack wack.

 

[user109s]

True.. 3 of them "click" sound more or less the same noisy.

Hopefully the latest shall less noisy or very soft "click"..

 

[doran_lum]

Webui can set to precise. Phone wise is only factory's setting

Sry webui refers to a desktop software ?

 

[geckoSG]

No. U use their ip cam finder tool then locate cam, use IE to access webui interface. Then make changes there. Must b done via lan.

Wait. I think ip cam super client also can achieve that from cd.gocam.so, select T series (pangolin pnp). Dun use the eye4. Its limited at this moment.

 

[geckoSG]

True.. 3 of them "click" sound more or less the same noisy.

Hopefully the latest shall less noisy or very soft "click"..

Neh. I doubt so. If minus tat click sound. It shld b one of the better cams out there.

 

[galliano]

The Dlink 933L is going for $69@ Challenger this wkend. Thinking of getting it to monitor the maid at home. Not sure if i should pay extra for recording function with the Dlink 942L. Sigh .. its about 2x the price.

 

[user109s]

Neh. I doubt so. If minus tat click sound. It shld b one of the better cams out there.

gecko, not really though..Depends on how makers do, Quality =/ quantity. Now because of the relay still cheap to produce and min heat generated, so still popular to apply most of the electronic gadget. The downside is it takes up more current.

While the substitute of relay is an electronic relay called SCR. Pro side is its light weight, easy to produce and less current to operate. Con side is it generated more heat and need to implement protection circuit due to easy damage.

Hopefully there is a hybrid product in future though..

 

[geckoSG]

gecko, not really though..Depends on how makers do, Quality =/ quantity. Now because of the relay still cheap to produce and min heat generated, so still popular to apply most of the electronic gadget. The downside is it takes up more current.

While the substitute of relay is an electronic relay called SCR. Pro side is its light weight, easy to produce and less current to operate. Con side is it generated more heat and need to implement protection circuit due to easy damage.

Hopefully there is a hybrid product in future though..

So, will cost of product increase at such manner?