nikon90s Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am looking for a ip camera that does not cost too much. I am only going to have a hc250 and the remote and want to have 2 or three cameras. I have looked at the Panasonic but I can't justify the cost. anything else I should look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Your primary issue is cost but another issue could be ability to be seen or controlled through C4. Is that what you want? Are you anticipating viewing from a TV or a TS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon90s Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I want use the c4 system to see it and use 4sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I have heard of people successfully integrating FOSCAM cameras. They are $99 on Amazon if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Right, the idea is to find out what has worked for others. There should be the "Official What Cam Works with Control4" thread, but there isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon90s Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 There should be the "Official What Cam Works with Control4" thread, but there isn't.That would be a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I use FOSCAM cameras in the house. My outside cams are Panasonic. The Foscams work through C4. See the following thread:http://www.c4forums.com/viewtopic.php?id=6129Now that I have VPN setup rather than exposing my HC-300 to the web, it is so much better. All functions work without any issues. Now all I need is for the VPN to automatically kick in when I start the C4 app on my iPhone. It seems it's possible to do with Apple's iPhone configuration tool. If anyone has done, please let me know. Or else I'll post it here at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I use FOSCAM cameras in the house. My outside cams are Panasonic. The Foscams work through C4. See the following thread:http://www.c4forums.com/viewtopic.php?id=6129Now that I have VPN setup rather than exposing my HC-300 to the web, it is so much better. All functions work without any issues. Now all I need is for the VPN to automatically kick in when I start the C4 app on my iPhone. It seems it's possible to do with Apple's iPhone configuration tool. If anyone has done, please let me know. Or else I'll post it here at some point.Can you comment on the PQ of the Foscam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 The PQ (assuming picture quality) is awesome. I have the Foscam FI8918W cameras. They work pretty good at night as long as it's not pitch dark. I only use them inside so I can't compare the pics right now but I like what I see. I don't have any presets setup so I can't seem to remember if PTZ is working or not. I can't swipe and have it PT. But with these being in rooms, they pretty much never need to be moved around.Bottom line, I would say they are as good as the Panasonics in terms of PQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 The PQ (assuming picture quality) is awesome. I have the Foscam FI8918W cameras. They work pretty good at night as long as it's not pitch dark. I only use them inside so I can't compare the pics right now but I like what I see. I don't have any presets setup so I can't seem to remember if PTZ is working or not. I can't swipe and have it PT. But with these being in rooms, they pretty much never need to be moved around.Bottom line, I would say they are as good as the Panasonics in terms of PQ.Would you care to post some pics? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://www.c4forums.com/viewtopic.php?id=10985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Here's a pic of the garage cam in daylight. the glare from the windows doesn't help but you can see it's very clear.For some reason, I'm unable to upload a picture as an image or attachment. I'll try again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Automator Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Here's a pic of the garage cam in daylight. the glare from the windows doesn't help but you can see it's very clear.For some reason, I'm unable to upload a picture as an image or attachment. I'll try again later.Does the TILT and PAN work in c4 with MyHome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 No it doesn't buy I'm not sure I have the right driver. I have a Synology DS and I use their app to browse my cameras anyway. The app notifies me of events using a push service introduced with DSM 4.0 and its much faster to get to the live feed. Of course, this doesn't work for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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