Foscam FI8910W Wireless 480 TVL Dome-Shaped IP Surveillance Camera (black) $70 + Free Shipping

Quote from mannyaguilar : That is my concern with condensation (fogging) if I don't include some ventilation near the top of the casing. I am in Chicago and I know it won't last long outdoors even with a casing (rusting of the inside components, etc.). I can live with it if the camera last at least 1-2 years. It would still be cheaper than buying an outdoor wireless camera (over $250). I am planning on having mine under an eave so it won't get direct rain/snow and even only sun part of the day not all the time.

Sounds to me like you have the right tools and materials to make a gas tight enclosure. Use silicone around the drop through hole and a fill fitting for some gas that is inert. I'm thinking of double paned glass picture windows. If they can do it you should be able to. They use some kind of tar based sealant, like an aquarium. Even canned CO2 should work.

I Montana...

It's a start. Astronomy buffs chill their cameras all the time. You probably won't move it much in sub 0 weather. Keep us posted! I love DIY projects!

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I want something like this, but the forum posts about the camera's constant "phone home", and the apparent ease of taking them over scares the flucking SHlIT out of me.

Quote from ctsinc : I want something like this, but the forum posts about the camera's constant "phone home", and the apparent ease of taking them over scares the flucking SHlIT out of me.

Constant phone home? I've had 9 of these installed at my home for years now and never even heard of this problem let alone experienced it.


Ease in taking them over? How secure is your home wireless network?

Quote from aquaholik : Yes the pro version of Tinycam allows the audio in the background. I just tested it with my Galaxy Note 2. Enable background audio and go to the camera that you want to monitor audio. Then press the home button and you can still hear the audio even when the screen on your phone is turn off. You might want to connect your phone to external speaker to hear it better.

Better yet, for $30 you can buy an Android miniPC stick and monitor your child conveniently through the television.

Putting this inside of my garage, how is the range on the wifi in this ? My router is in the house about 40 feet away? I cant get wifi just fine outside but I wonder about this.

Quote from OstrichSak : Constant phone home? I've had 9 of these installed at my home for years now and never even heard of this problem let alone experienced it. Ease in taking them over? How secure is your home wireless network?

Instead of being a dlick and trying to discredit me for no reason at all, how about you go read the forum posts just as I did and EDUCATE YOURSELF. Invalid.

Purchased this camera last deal, have it setup inside my living room to watch over my lizards. The only negative thing about this camera is the glare from the lights. You can not see anything if there is too much light. The image quality is not that great too, and its often laggy over the internet.

I wouldnt suggest this for security purposes, but for regular use for monitoring your pets / kids it does the job.

Quote from v0vax : Putting this inside of my garage, how is the range on the wifi in this ? My router is in the house about 40 feet away? I cant get wifi just fine outside but I wonder about this.

I'm guessing that you should be fine, based on the size of the antenna.

Quote from greenlaser : Sounds to me like you have the right tools and materials to make a gas tight enclosure. Use silicone around the drop through hole and a fill fitting for some gas that is inert. I'm thinking of double paned glass picture windows. If they can do it you should be able to. They use some kind of tar based sealant, like an aquarium. Even canned CO2 should work. I Montana... It's a start. Astronomy buffs chill their cameras all the time. You probably won't move it much in sub 0 weather. Keep us posted! I love DIY projects!

That is a great idea. I can fill it with inert gas and seal it right where the wire comes out of the casing. I will give it a try!

I have a round display in my office with water in it and only a plastic screw where that water was poured in and it. We made it 5 years ago and water level hasn't diminished in all this years. I attached a picture and other displays we make.

Quote from Rahilium : Foscam has the FI9821W on their website (www.foscam.us) that's 1280 x 720, might help you out if you're looking for something higher quality.

Yes indeed. This should be around $40 and those should be around the $65-70. I just don't think these are worth more than $40 given the new ones are out. Since people are buying these non-720p like hot cakes, Foscam will take a while to bring down the price of the 720p to where they should be. They might have some serious competition by the time they do that though.

in for 1. this is best deal yet.

Quote from ctsinc : Instead of being a dlick and trying to discredit me for no reason at all, how about you go read the forum posts just as I did and EDUCATE YOURSELF. Invalid.

wow, hostile are we
the other SDer was merely saying he didn't have the problem that you READ about, not actually experienced yourself. Don't know why you are assuming he was trying to be anything else but helpful with posting his personal experience

Quote from ctsinc : Instead of being a dlick and trying to discredit me for no reason at all, how about you go read the forum posts just as I did and EDUCATE YOURSELF. Invalid.

You're right. I know NOTHING of IT and security and my personal experience plus all the installs I've done mean nothing. You should definitely not buy these and move along. Sooner the better for everyone subscribed to this thread. I'm sure the loss of your helpful posts will be felt for years to come.

Setup was easy, including the motion detection/alarm/email aspects. I second insuring you change the passwords right off the bat.

Foscam does have a free Android app (on the Play Store) for monitoring video/audio. I haven't checked about running audio in the background.

I'm not too worried about image quality as I don't plan on portraits, etc. from the photos. But for a decent home monitoring alternative, a great deal.