Anyone have any suggestions for outdoor cameras that are both wifi capable and have an SD card slot? Having trouble finding that combo in something outdoor rated.
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Suggestion for Outdoor Wireless Cam w/ SD card
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fenderman
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Any camera can be made wifi by using a small bridge...you wont find lots of quality options because wifi is not a reliable solution.
Not arguing that point at all but unfortunately necessary for this application - at least short term. (not my house but I will have access to the cam)
And although I wire everything I can, wifi can serve a purpose in a pinch. I stuck a wifi Foscam out at the very edge of my wireless signal in the yard (2 acres) last winter and got some of the most incredible wildlife clips during a VERY snowy winter (via Blue Iris). Made it exciting getting up every morning just to check the footage. Wish I could bash it but it worked great. Already have a box of burial rated cat5 for better cams out there this winter though.
And although I wire everything I can, wifi can serve a purpose in a pinch. I stuck a wifi Foscam out at the very edge of my wireless signal in the yard (2 acres) last winter and got some of the most incredible wildlife clips during a VERY snowy winter (via Blue Iris). Made it exciting getting up every morning just to check the footage. Wish I could bash it but it worked great. Already have a box of burial rated cat5 for better cams out there this winter though.
Wifi is a reliable solution if done properly. The problem is most of the time it isn't.
The problem is wanting wireless and micro-sd card slot. That's why the options are limited.
The problem is wanting wireless and micro-sd card slot. That's why the options are limited.
nzipcamera
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I would have a look at :
1) Hikvision DS-2CD2642FWD-IS
http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries_160_i5599.html
2) Hikvision DS-2CD2032F-IW
http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries_157_i5641.html
Look for any model in the Hikvision range with a "F" (on board storage) and "W" (WIFI) in the model number.
There are lots now.
1) Hikvision DS-2CD2642FWD-IS
http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries_160_i5599.html
2) Hikvision DS-2CD2032F-IW
http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries_157_i5641.html
Look for any model in the Hikvision range with a "F" (on board storage) and "W" (WIFI) in the model number.
There are lots now.
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fenderman
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I believe on the 2032F, the POE is in the pigtail making it way bulkier...not sure about the 2642
