Astak CM-818W Wired Security and Surveillance Camera for Interference-Free Monitoring
- Weatherproof night vision color security camera. Built-in 12 Infra-red LEDs to aid nighttime vision. Professional quality and durable design, just connect to your TV or VCR. Easy installation.
- Built-in microphone. High quality color images: 380 TV lines. Electronic shutter: 1/50 – 1/10,000 second.
Product Description
Do you want a video camera system that installs easily? The ASTAK CM-818W Weatherproof Night Vision Color Camera does this and a lot more. Included in the package are one color camera and one 100 feet video cable. The camera is Weatherproof and have 12 built-in IR LEDs to provide Night Vision. You can watch the live video on any TV set. You can also record the video directly to your VCR or DVR. The camera deliver 380 TV lines high-resolution video images. Weatherpro… More >>
Astak CM-818W Wired Security and Surveillance Camera for Interference-Free Monitoring
I never buy a product without reviews however this camera was reviewed on another website at 4 stars. I came here as the price was [...]better.
First let me say I am a complete noob at CCTV and I simply got this out of more curiosity than security hence the lowest price camera I could find.
Let me say this little camera is worth its weight in gold. Of course it could be due to the fact that I wasn’t expecting much “you get what you pay for” not so with this little gem. It’s a great picture!
It’s certainly works best during the day but the night vision isn’t worthless. The day picture is clear and though the colors are a bit off green looks more like baby blue, you can certain see what’s going on. It also gets a great angle view as I have mine set up in the hallway and can see half of my kitchen and all of my living room, front door and entrance to my office. All in all about 16 x 20 area.
The night vision is grainy at best but eh “you get what you pay for” in this category lol. You can still make out images but just imagine it with snow.
I have bought 2 and I will certainly grab two more as my DVR card holds up to four. Of course this isn’t a Vegas eye in the sky but I believe you will be pleased. I will update a few pictures once I get them all up and running.
Happy Buying
Rating: 4 / 5
This security camera does a good job for the money. I actually mounted it indoors to monitor the main living space of our home with a digital DVR programed in motion detection mode. The picture quality is okay for what I need it to do, easy to recognize people, but the colors are washed out, and I would be a lot happier if this unit had a better wide angle view. The night vision works really well with my application, probably due to the limitation of the indoor space, but the microphone is really weak, have to turn the system volume almost all the way to hear. All in all I’m happy with this product (you get what you pay for). I’m thinking about getting another one for the patio area, the unit is pretty well built, I believe it would work well outdoors. As always Amazons price and service is great, gotta like that free shipping.
Rating: 3 / 5
I chose 2 day shipping and it arrived on the 2nd day 9/29/09 outside my front door. I wanted to put this camera outside, but have problems where to install it because my house is built concrete wall and where to put the camera and wires. I first tested camera on top of the stair railing where I can see the pathway leading to the stairs with sensor light. I put duct tape on camera and had the wires dangling outside all the way to my bedroom where I put a damn hole on my screen. Someone can disconnect the wires and steal the camera. The colors are not perfect like my black shirt is baby blue same as some green. The night vision works okay, but have a little light where you put this thing like sensor light outside. The mic works, but you have to turn up the tv volume so high to hear conversations. I decided to put this camera in the garage facing the path leading to my bedroom and had the wires go to my bedroom to the tv. I can see the bathroom and going in the doorway that leads to the family room. I hear my sisters talking in the garage and see my cat all the time. The camera came with 3 small screws with anchors and the ac adaptor with 100 feet cable. The cable wires are small like the computer mouse. I have to find a way to put this monitor outside. I wish you the best in ordering the camera.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a good cam for the price. The only down fall is it only has about 60 degrees of veiw. If you plan on putting this somewhere and you want to see up close do not get it. five feet infront of my truck and all you can see is the windshield. If i point it at the house next door( about 200ft) you can see there whole house and yard.
Rating: 4 / 5
These cameras have a pretty good picture, But they are not threaded correctly if you want to use a tripod, Also the sound quality is very poor!
But for the price its worth it
Rating: 3 / 5