EyeSpy247 EyeSpy247PTZ review

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Verdict:

Although the EyeSpy247PTZ camera is unremarkable, the web-based security monitoring service it comes with is outstanding.

Review Date: 19 Jun 2010

Price when reviewed: £180

Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

Review
Specs

Details
Part Code	EyeSpy247PTZ
Review Date	19 Jun 2010
Rating

Networking
Wireless networking support

Other Features
Night vision
Weatherproof

Buying Information
Warranty	one year RTB
Price	£180
Supplier	http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details	www.eyespy247.com

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User comments

Are white LEDs bad?

I can't make a comment on the camera or the eyespy service as I don't have either.

But, as I've discussed elsewhere before, I'm curious about the hang up people seem to have with this term 'night vision'.

I accept that IR LEDs have been the more accepted way to view images and video on IP cams in night mode (i.e. complete darkness) but as there are inherent issues with IR LEDs such as grainy b/w video plus colour renditioning problems in daylight conditions I don't see why for most people white light LEDs do not actually work perfectly well and in some respects better than IR LEDs?

I've had a couple of Axis M1031W cams in my shop now for about 6 months and they have white light LEDs instead of IR ones and, for me, they are more preferable because they provide better quality night mode colour images and video and during daylight the video colour is really very good compared with, say, a Y-cam which I have also used before but just didn't like the quality of the video output (which imho is very important).

So I do think white light LEDs do have a place and it really depends on the trade offs you are willing to accept. So could we please have a bit more of a balanced view on these things? :)

By smify on 19 Jun 2010

Not plug and play, expensive

From reading all the blurb associated with this product you would probably think that you take it out of the box and just switch it on.
Well nothing could be further from the truth I bought two of these little horrors and what a dreadful experience they were.
The users guide is 103 pages long and requires a PHD in computer science to install.
Dont believe all the 5 * reviews.
Mediocre product at a premium price.

By mikegittus on 11 Sep 2011

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