Recommend a WiFi cam

[baseman]

Hi,

I am looking for an outdoor camera with WiFi capability. I have read the forum and know it's better to use wired, but it's for a friend of mine. I have also read that the Hikvision DS-2CD2532F-IWS should be good. Is it still the best wireless cam? I also wants to make sure I get a power supply unit/adapter with my cam.


Thanks in advance....

 

[fenderman]

2CD2532F-IWS has weaker ir than the other hikvision cameras...where is the camera being mounted?

 

[baseman]

The cam is located outside the garage, and there isn't any router or switch nearby to make it a wired connection. So it has to be wireless, but there is connection for a power supply. Which cam would you recommend?

 

[fenderman]

Is there light on at night?
Another option is using a powerline adapter or use a wifi bridge so you can use any camera such is the 2332 turret....

 

[baseman]

There is a light with motion sensor some 2m from the cam location, but if we remove the requirement for wifi, will the 2332 turret be the best option?

 

[fenderman]

If all you need is video, no audio or sd card, yes the 2332 is best...If its pitch black in the area you might want to consider a 1.3 mp turret like the 2312 because they are better in low light/night..

 

[baseman]

audio might not be important, but an option for sd card could be useful. Does the 2312 turret have an sd card slot?

 

[fenderman]

No there is no sd card slot on that model..

 

[baseman]

Which cam would you recommend with sd card slot?

 

[fenderman]

I would get the 2mp version of this camera (for slightly better night vision over the 3mp) http://www.ipcamtalk.com/showthread.php?2086-DS-2CD2132-I-3-axis-with-micro-SD-card-slot&highlight=axis
Its a very specific model...its not the regular 2132 that is only two axis and no sd card. So make sure who ever you buy this from understands what you need.

 

[baseman]

I have read the thread for the 2132. As I understand the 2MP version is the DS-2CD2122F-I(S)(W). This cam also has WiFi. Is this the 3 axis cam you are mentioning?

 

[vector18]

Make sure you survey the garage and make sure there is a good wifi signal. No matter if you use a bridge or built into the camera, you will want to make sure there is a good signal in the garage. If the garage power is on the same breaker panel as the rest of the house, I would try powerline adapters over wifi.

 

[baseman]

Could anyone recommend a place to purchase these cameras?

 

[baseman]

I have searched, but I can only find the DS-2CD2132F-IWS, and not the DS-2CD2122F-IWS. Has this better IR then the 2CD2532F-IWS and 2CD2512F-IWS?