a great cheap IMX291 3MP camera

[claus10]

Alright... Got it going so far so "good". What do you guys think of the camera quality? It's connected to my Synology NAS using Synologys Surveillance software. Will have night photo later. This is the camera by the way: WIFI Wireless IP Bullet Camera StarLight Sony IMX291 H.265/H.264 3.0MP 1080P IP66 WaterProof Intelligent Analys XMEYE CMS-in Surveillance Cameras from Security & Protection on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group 3.6 mm focus.

 

[looney2ns]

Still pictures do not prove anything. What matters is movement after dark.

 

[Sparkey]

My oldest cam is cheap, no name Chinese crap. Almost 7 years old and the only problems have been spiders, wasps and other assorted critters being attracted to the ir. It's an outdoor bullet cam that's mounted under the eve of the house and pointed down the driveway. I need to replace it cause it's not POE and I don't like the idea of having an extension cord and wall wart in the attic.

 

[fenderman]

My oldest cam is cheap, no name Chinese crap. Almost 7 years old and the only problems have been spiders, wasps and other assorted critters being attracted to the ir. It's an outdoor bullet cam that's mounted under the eve of the house and pointed down the driveway. I need to replace it cause it's not POE and I don't like the idea of having an extension cord and wall wart in the attic.

very large sample size you have there...

 

[Sparkey]

very large sample size you have there...

Just saying there are exceptions. A few months back I bought a half a dozen POE dome cams for 30 bucks each. So far they have been flawless and serve my needs nicely. The worst cams I've ever used were Foscams and it's wannbes like Hootoo, etc. One day, when I win the lottery, I'll move up town and build a money no object be all do all system. But for now I do the best I can with what I have.

 

[fenderman]

Just saying there are exceptions. A few months back I bought a half a dozen POE dome cams for 30 bucks each. So far they have been flawless and serve my needs nicely. The worst cams I've ever used were Foscams and it's wannbes like Hootoo, etc. One day, when I win the lottery, I'll move up town and build a money no object be all do all system. But for now I do the best I can with what I have.

Yes you need the lottery to buy a 100 dollar camera... give your 30 dollar camera a few more months....