Foscam (8905) security camera VS cheap/old USB webcam

[procekim]

Foscam is on the left side?

[Razor2048]

@procekim right side, it offers a nearly grayscale image due to the lack o a IR filter

[procekim]

@Razor2048 Would you recommend Foscam Ip camera? Pity you did not explain what are you doing n that video.

I'm about to buy

FOSCAM FI8905W with wide angle lens. Do you think it is worth it 120 euro?

[Razor2048]

@procekim I do not recommend the camera, I don't mind the poor color quality but the camera lacks auto gain and auto sensitivity, so in order to control exposure, it adjusts shutter speed this causes a constant low frame rate. and since it is not automatic, you have to manually adjust the exposure multiple times a day or you will get an entirely black or white image. I mainly use a webcam taped to the window instead of the foscam (at least until they fix the auto exposure issue)

[procekim]

@Razor2048 did you find any other brand that would work well?

[Razor2048]

@procekim dot yet, currently looking for a decent $100 IP security camera that has auto exposure and gain

Currently I mainly use this camera to monitor for package deliveries as for actual security unless the location is at the same lighting levels at all times, it requires too much manual adjustment any time the light levels change.