SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
posted by TheExpert on 27th, 2010
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SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
- Anodized aluminum casing provides extra durability and will not rust
- 15 infrared LEDs turn on automatically to let you see in the dark
- Weather resistant for all seasons
- Easily connects to a TV, VCR, computer or DVR for recording
- 60 feet of cable for greater camera placement flexibility
The CV65 camera is ideal for monitoring your children, your home, your retail outlet and more. The Clearvu 65 is an outdoor color camera with a resolution of 330 TV lines and with 15 infrared LEDs. The LEDs allow you to see what is happening even in the dark up to six feet away as the camera automatically switches to night vision. The metal casing and mounting bracket provide durability and weather resistance, not to mention style. The camera is also wall or ceiling mountable adding to its versa
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List Price: $ 119.99
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July 27th, 2010 at 5:39 am
Review by D. Thomas for SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
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This is a good camera for $50 but it does have some limitations that more expensive cameras do not suffer from. The picture is decent, nothing special, and the night vision is OK for about 10-15′…but the lack of a wide angle lens makes this camera not very usable for monitoring areas like your front door. You need to mount it at a far distance to get a wide field of view and since its nightvision is only fair that kills its performance.
All in all, decent unit for $50, but the nightvision performance and narrow field of view really hurt when compared to CCD cams like Topica’s. Good for a CMOS camera but no match for a slightly (OK..over twice the price) more expensive CCD camera.
July 27th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Review by M. Veil for SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
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This is my first security cam purchase. Installation could not have been easier. The 60 feet of cable was more than enough to pull through the attic and through a 1/2″ hole for the connector to pass through at the installation location. Video quality is great, and the sound quality is much better than would have expected (I can even pipe in bird songs from outside). The little camera feels very sturdy in its machined aluminum housing. No problems with the adjustment.
Night vision range is okay if you install within about 10 feet of the subject.
I’m very happy with it, especially the price.
July 27th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Review by iluvdabeer for SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
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This has to be one of the best deals for a color camera that has night vision capabilities. I am completely satisfied with this camera. Very solid housing, plenty of cable included and good quality for the price. Worth every penny, plan on purchasing several more.
July 27th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Review by M. Cartwright for SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
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After a failure in less than 3 weeks with a NEW wireless ASTAK Multi Camera system I have learned a lot. Maybe I should list them as I found them.
—-With the wireless, every foot away from the receiver AND the positioning of its antenna severely effects the performance. It is so important, it can cause complete loss of any usable bright daytime image from reaching your monitor even in a small distance of just 60 feet or LESS.
—-If you have any type of wireless network in your home for computer with Cable or DSL, GOOD LUCK! If I ever wanted to view any cam, I had to 1st literally disconnect my network & unplug current to it to get the interference to stop enough to view any image I could recognize.
—-Lines of resolution. Important or not? Well I suppose it is important but let me say this….This SVAT CV65 camera with its puny 330 lines is FAR more clear AND vivid outdoors than my Wireless ASTAK was with its touted 420 lines. And this is factoring in the BEST picture I could ever get with the wireless after I went around disconnecting and disabling my entire wireless internet network! I almost did not buy this unit as I wanted a clear image. Sure glad I tried this camera! I also have NO interference of ANY type no matter how or WHERE I place this camera. This is over 1/2 the battle already resolved.
—-Audio. I see nothing here about this camera having audio capabilities but it DOES. I haven’t found the microphone yet and it is NOT as clear or good as the ASTAK was but it is there and does work. I personally consider this as useful as the visual since I want to HEAR any audio at my front gate before wandering out to it unarmed/unprepared. If I hear something discussed by a seemingly harmless person, its just another layer of security.
—-Durability? Brand new camera so I will update as time goes by. My Wireless Unit by ASTAK lasted under 3 weeks and the receiver failed! NO customer service info, I found them on the internet and got some person who barely spoke English telling me to “mail it all to them, they would try to fix it”….Sure thing. Luckily, I was able to return it where I bought it for a full refund. Exchange? Yeah right!
—-Night Vision: I have this camera facing my front gate. It sits back only about25 feet from it so at this distance, I have EXCELLENT vision even in pitch black conditions. NOT tested at distances beyond that. As I have motion detected lighting that lights when called for, see no issues in this area if I were to add other camera’s later to expand my views of other areas.
—-Customer Service. After the above experience, I contacted SVAT by both phone AND E-mail. What a difference! PERFECT English, they knew what they were talking about, were helpful, and responded to BOTH my E-Mail and my phone calls. I have to admit, it was a bit unfair to test them this way but after my nightmare with Wireless and ASTAK, I wanted some security. It is just such a pleasure to finally find a company that I enjoy dealing with. For the record, the product states “MADE IN CHINA”. So will it last? Will update the good, the bad, OR the ugly. Just don’t dismiss a wired camera with 330 lines of resolution too quickly.
July 27th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Review by Jared Brock for SVAT CV65 Outdoor Nightvision Security Camera (Color)
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I have this to monitor my driveway. It provides a really clear picture for the money, faces are easily recognizable and color comes through well. At night when my own security lights aren’t on, I can easily see vehicles parked near the house, but can’t see anything by the street. Once the security lights are triggered, however, the camera picks up most things, even those far away, with ease. Plenty of wire to go through attic and around the roof, etc. The only downfall I have found so far after a few months is that the viewing angle is pretty narrow. It is difficult for me to get the whole of my front yard, even when on the very corner of the house. does best when up high and far away, though this is not always possible. From where you position it, it always seems like it is somehow zoomed in a little. A wider viewing angle would be nicer. Still, all in all, a really great value — I have been impressed and will be getting a few more in the near future.