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This review is kind of like one I wrote on a 2nd camera I bought from FOSCAM.
The ONLY difference between this camera and the other is the optical zoom.
I just started playing with it while standing next to it and noticed a clicking sound while zooming. Not expected, and I will write to their tech support immediately after this review. No big deal, just checking on whether that is normal.
Otherwise the camera is great.
I tried the **** and 2 other brands of popular cameras. a) Too much lag time and I will NOT upload to the internet. Sorry major brands. Foscam doesn't require that step.
I have 2 older FOSCAM cameras. They still work (Model FR4020A2). The dependability was a major choice in my purchasing of 2 new cameras. I have an aged parent that is now living with us, and gets up at all hours of the night. With 2 more cameras I reasoned I could check on their roving around and still leave them some privacy and peace and I would still know they were safe.
So I went to the FOSCAM website and asked their tech support (via email) for advice on which cameras to buy based on several criteria. Answers came back the next day, and were spot on.
Got the cameras in from Amazon, they installed beautifully. (NOTE: You really want to hook them directly to your router / modem for the initail setup, MUCH easier. You can go wireless after the initial setup)
Picture quality has improved greatly in the last few years! This camera is a delight. The motion detection works well, and after about 25 alerts the first night as my parent puttered around in the kitchen I had to put them on a timed schedule. That works better. (More about software later).
The cameras work better than I had hoped, and I am going to buy 2 more as soon as the budget will allow.
The software is the only thing I have some issues with, and I haven't written to tech support yet. (I will right after this review). Honestly expect to find the problem and fix it with them. Will update later. The program is called Foscam VMS, and every time I start it it pops up a window asking if it can make changes to my computer. A minor step, but mildly irritating.
Anyway, I now have 4 FOSCAM cameras, and expect to increase that to six as soon as possible.
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How we got our start
Founded in 2007, Foscam has been a professional and pioneering home security provider, especially in IP video cameras and solutions.What makes our product unique
As a leading company in IP cameras, Foscam has been providing the most professional services, premium quality products, and the best prices to over 80 million users around the world.Why we love what we do
Foscam strives to build more safer tools and develop more advanced technologies for enhanced user experiences.What we do helps provide security for our customers in a smarter, easier and humanized way.Product description
4X Optical Zoom Security Camera with Auto-focusing
With 4x optical zoom instead of digital zoom, it enables zoom in to view more image details or zoom out to get wider viewing angle, without compromising the image quality.
WiFi Camera Campatible with 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Works with dual bands(2.4GHz&5GHz), which can offer data transmission rate and more channels faster with less interference.
1080P IP Camera Powered by Ambarella Chipset
Ambarella is the power efficient chipset that offers advanced image processing, and more details are presented in images without distortion.
Smart PAN/TILT/ZOOM Surveillance Camera
Set up with 300°Horizontal & 100°Vertical view angle, you can check everything around your property.
Sound/Motion Detection & Night Vision & WDR
With infrared LEDs & WDR technology, it allows to see clearly in the dark up to 26 feet or in a high illuminate occassion. Camera records events as soon as they happen，and the real-time activity alerts will be pushed to you.It will also be perfect for baby pet camera thanks to those features.
Cloud Service Powered by AWS Included
7-Day Free Cloud service(1 month validity)is included, which means you can save all alert captures and video clips of the last 7 Days to the Foscam Cloud without capacity limitation.And Foscam Cloud is powered by AWS, which means much safer to your privacy.
Privacy Protection Mode
In case that you don't need the camera shoot at some time, you can remotely turn it to privacy protection mode by pressing the designated button on APP. Safety goes first.
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| Display Resolution | 2.0 MegaPixels (1920*1080) | 4.0 MegaPixels (2560*1440) | 4.0 MegaPixels (2304x1536) | 4.0 MegaPixels (2304x1536) | 2.0 MegaPixels (1920*1080) | 2.0 MegaPixels (1920*1080) |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom(4X)/Digital Zoom(6X) | Digital Zoom(6X) | Digital Zoom(6X) | Digital Zoom(6X) | Digital Zoom(6X) | Optical Zoom(4X)/Digital Zoom(6X) |
| Image Frame Rate | 25fps(1080P) | 15fps(2K) | 20fps(2K) | 20fps(2K) | 25fps(1080P) | 25fps(1080P) |
| Night Vision | 33ft | 33ft | 66ft | 66ft | 66ft | 198ft |
| Angle of View | Horizontal:101° Diagonal :117° | Horizontal: 66° Diagonal : 74° | Horizontal:95° Diagonal : 100° | Horizontal:89° Diagonal : 112° | Horizontal:89° Diagonal : 105° | Horizontal:105° Diagonal :125° |
| Storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage | Micro SD card(max128G ), local ，NVR, FTP and Cloud storage |
| Detection | Motion/Sound Detection | Motion/Sound Detection | Motion/Sound Detection | Human Detection & Motion/Sound Detection | Motion/Sound Detection | Motion/Sound Detection |
| Audio | 2-Way Audio | 2-Way Audio | 2-Way Audio | 2-Way Audio | 2-Way Audio | 2-Way Audio |
| Waterproof | no data | no data | no data | IP66 | IP66 | IP65 |
| Power Supply | DC 5V/2.0A(Adapter included) | DC 5V/2.0A(Adapter included) | DC 12V/1.0A(Adapter included) | DC 12V/1.0A(Adapter included) | DC 12V/1.0A(Adapter included) | DC 12V/2.0A(Adapter included) |
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Customers find the baby monitor's picture quality excellent, with one noting super crisp video day and night. The camera is easy to set up and works well with both LAN and 5G connections, though some report connectivity issues. While the 4x zoom works smoothly for many customers, some find it tricky to use. The motion detection feature works well for many, though some report problems with it. The reliability is mixed, with some units failing after 6 months of use, and opinions on value for money are divided between those who consider it excellent value and those who find it worthless.
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65 customers mention quality, 54 positive, 11 negative
Great Camera, but I tried and tried to go Wireless with the camera....Read more
Good camera. But EXTREMELY SENSITIVE sound detection!! Even on its lowest setting, I can set it off across the house talking to my wife....Read more
...Getting 1080p25 consistently with good quality. Cons: No H265 available only H264 and limited bitrate....Read more
...Otherwise the camera is great. I tried the **** and 2 other brands of popular cameras....Read more
47 customers mention picture quality, 41 positive, 6 negative
Finally a camera that connected to 5G! Has good picture quality. It just freezes up alot and the volume doesn't work very well....Read more
...Motion and Sound detection is very good to my surprise. The picture quality is good for what I am using this for. For the price I am extremely happy!...Read more
...4X zoom works good. Picture is clear. Works well with BlueIris. Going on 4 years and still working, as are my other 6 Foscams....Read more
...Great picture and works great in the dark. Tech support also is great....Read more
37 customers mention setup, 29 positive, 8 negative
...They are easy to setup and any quirks some folks might complain about are less than far more expensive cameras and usually just, "nature of the beast...Read more
This version can stand on its own. Easy to set up, no complaints. Great compact surveillance for soho. Slick designRead more
Great camera’s i bought 4. Easy setup and control remotely. Problem is they bait and switched the cloud service to access recorded motion....Read more
...the Z2 annoyingly has only THREE areas and they are a bear to set up....Read more
46 customers mention reliability, 30 positive, 16 negative
Works great, unfortunately have had a hard time connecting it with WiFi. no problem with connected with LAN, but it limits mobility....Read more
The camera randomly turns off, stopped saving to memory card and software isn't very good....Read more
The Foscam Z2 is a great low cost camera. HD quality picture and works well. Not a high end pro camera but an excellent value for the cost....Read more
...It works very well. This new version has improvement on the speed and more stable. I put it upstairs. It has been doing a good job so far.Read more
42 customers mention connectivity, 20 positive, 22 negative
...a replacement and the pan PTZ function now work but this one will not connect to WiFi....Read more
I like that it supports 5gz wifi which enables clear picture , faster connection and very responsive even on highest resolution settings....Read more
...A guess: It overheats something inside and looses wifi connection, wifi circuit? 4X zoom works good. Picture is clear. Works well with BlueIris....Read more
Pros: Works great with ONVIF and blue iris, mic and speaker are adequate. Optical zoom lens is a great feature....Read more
32 customers mention zoom, 21 positive, 11 negative
The night vision is the best I have seen on any PTZ camera. The optical zoom is what sold me on this cameraRead more
...I was disappointed that the zoom did not work better however you can right click in the view pane to further zoom which works great with the optical...Read more
...This model offers PTZ and a 4x OPTICAL ZOOM....Read more
...it can zoom and has 360 degree turn works great. Picture quality is quite clear. I recommend it to my friends.Read more
23 customers mention value for money, 16 positive, 7 negative
16 customers mention motion detection, 10 positive, 6 negative
...avenues allow the admin to add users, set up recording schedules, motion detection--the works....Read more
...One day I wondered why there was no motion detection, looked at the set-up, and there was just one area....Read more
...This camera is a delight. The motion detection works well, and after about 25 alerts the first night as my parent puttered around in the kitchen I...Read more
...WOW! The camera also has GREAT picture quality. Motion detector works very well also....Read more
Great camera for a weathercam and/or surveillance
I purchased this Foscam Z2 to replace an older Foscam camera. Compared to the older camera this one has a higher (1080) resolution and a 4X rather than a 3X zoom. Foscam cameras are the only ones I've found that have an optical zoom as opposed to digital only. For this application, the 100 degree viewing angle allows me to see a large part of the sky, and the image adjustments let me tailor the image to bring out the most detail in the sky. If I choose to record the video, the 128 GB capacity of the micro SD slot allows me a longer recording time (for a given resolution), although I normally use the IP capabilities of the camera to automatically upload still images to Weather Underground to be posted on their Wundermap. In a surveillance application, the higher resolution would possibly in identifying intruders or license numbers. I am also exploring the possibility of using a Z2 for recording and streaming our church services, since the camera has a streaming output which with additional software can be used as a webcam for video conferencing and live streaming. I've had some unusual questions for Foscam's technical support, but they have always been good at investigating the issues and replying with possible solutions.
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