5MP PTZ WiFi Camera Outdoor

I have an entire setup of cameras from SV3C for years now, my first ones are from 8-0 years ago, 720P resolution, and they still work (been under the sun and rain for almost a decade). So I kept on buying them and renewing the stock for my 2 homes. This one is definitely the BEST CAMERA I tried from them. Adding to the usual great performance of CAM HI app and HiP2p PC client (the camera is compatible), and the outstanding image quality, now we add a superb optical zoom! 20 X....Ia had a 5x one from them and was already amazing, but this one is just incredible. Pros: 1. CAMHI is my favorite, easy to setup the camera with the Lan search feature (recommended to first connect with wire to router, then setup the wifi, then take to the final place and install). 2. Outstanding case. The camera looks solid, like to last forever. 3. ONVIF certified (compatible with any Onvif PC clients like Blueiris and HiP2P) 4. Easy to mount. 5. Very Good Wifi range. 6. Great 2 way audio. The microphone captures noise from far away, it is surprising how far it goes. 7. Smart tracking of humanoid form works like a charm. 8. Image quality at both day and night is outstanding. 9. Continuous SD recording with Web access (thru the app or pc client), without the need of paying a recurring fee for cloud. 10. The movement of the camera is fast, and easy to control. Cons. No cons....I honestly don't see a downside on this one. Perfect Surveillance camera.

The SV3C 5MP PTZ Outdoor Security IP Camera offers a robust set of features for outdoor surveillance, including a high-resolution 5MP sensor, PTZ functionality and floodlight-assisted color night vision. It supports dual-band WiFi, the camera's full metal housing ensures durability in harsh weather conditions, making it suitable for outdoor installations. It also supports ONVIF and RTSP protocols, allowing integration with third-party software and I can confirm it works with Blue Iris. It is viewable through a web browser locally also. It has 20X Optical Zoom which you can see in the video. The camera does excel in image quality and build durability to me. It provides clear video even in low-light conditions as you can see in the night picture. The PTZ functionality allows for comprehensive area coverage. Overall, this camera is a strong contender for those seeking high-resolution outdoor surveillance with robust build quality.

Great picture when it works, constantly disconnected from wifi. No customer service from company available. Do not buy this brand if you want to view it from away. SD card is almost impossible to put in. Wish I could return them.

Instructions that came with camera are from older series stuff, but gets you close enough to figure it out. Works fine with Blue Iris, however BI thinks this is a Foscam device. Tech Support was quick to answer an email about junction boxes for these cameras....basically they don't have them. I'm trying a Foscam junction box to see if it "fits". Otherwise, I'll tap my own holes for the camera to use it. Main complaint is about the presets. Blue Iris will import all 254 presets from the camera..whether you use them or not. Call Preset 41 to patrol the first 16 presets for a Patrol. There is a PTZ preset instruction card included in the box...keep it. Their website does NOT have any data regarding this preset stuff. Color is good. Human recognition is good. Only complaint is that RAIN will set off the triggers in Blue Iris, not sure if that is camera or BI doing this, but it is not a big deal. Supports 2560x1440 for 16:9 viewing. This is my first SV3C wifi camera and might purchase more of them, but it doesn't appear they have 8MP / 4K cameras in their product line up.

I’ve previously purchased SV3C products before but this one for sure takes the cake! Pretty awesome camera for the value! I’ve previously owned “Ring” cameras as well as Costco cameras. Most are usually problematic when it comes to the power source and internet connectivity. I’m going to outline the Pro’s and Con’s about this camera. I was going to give it 4 stars but when you compare it with other cameras currently in the market as of 2022, you can’t beat the price, service and overall features. Pro’s: The camera itself swivels pretty nicely. Once you get used to it, you can see how it can be moved 180 degrees left to right and up and down. The ZOOM feature can zoom up to 18X. It does take a while to zoom but you can see how CLEAR the feature is (the video shows the plant through the bushes). The alarm is LOUD!!! Very loud! About 2-3 times louder than the smaller SV3C (5mp model). Night vision is clear as you can see. The color is vivid and most activity (criminal at least) happens between 2-4am which is when most people are asleep. While thefts do occur during the day, it seems that timeframe is PEAK for criminals. The app (CamHi) is fairly easy to use. The language isn’t great but it’s definitely understandable and easy to follow once you get the gist of things. The camera is very sturdy and can withstand very high winds!!! Today winds were at 35MPH and the camera didn’t move. Con’s: The humanoid feature is NOT as strong as the smaller version but I figured this out AFTER the camera was upside down. The camera CAN swivel a FULL 180 degrees on ALL sides. So it’s pretty hard figuring out which side is UP or DOWN. Once the orientation is correct, the humanoid alarm DOES go off. I wish the camera could say: “this side up or this side down”. Moving the camera DOES take a while. If you are connected directly to the internet (hard connection) then it’s easier to use. Mine is on wifi and the camera is outside. Closest wifi is about 300ft. So my 1GBPS turns out more like 5mbps outside the house. The power cord could be a little longer. Mine was JUST long enough to be placed in the middle but I wish there was an extra 5-10ft of length to allow the camera to be placed just about anywhere. Overall the benefits FAR outweigh the Con’s. The Con’s are more a personal taste and concern for me. I can see why they did what they did (set up). It’s pretty impressive and for what the product offers, it seems to be worth the cost. Maintenance was a bit more difficult than usual given that I placed my camera about 20 feet UP (center of the house). I installed a small wood square that was secure to another piece of wood before securing the camera onto that platform (see pictures). If you have never installed a camera like this, I would recommend you pay a professional installer as this is not an easy thing to do. Installed ANY camera this high up is NOT easy. You have to be very careful and ensure it is secure. I hope this review helps you make a decision as other reviews helped me make mine.