Want a professional security camera that is durable, stylish and can see in the dark? The SVAT CV31 is a quality surveillance camera that has all these features and more. Its high resolution (420 TV lines) and sharp color CCD sensor assures you crystal clear imaging both day and night, indoors and outdoors.
The night vision capabilities of the CV31 are astounding. It features 24 built-in infrared LEDs that allow you to see your camera’s video in the dark, illuminating s (more…)
This camera works better than I expected. The image is about the clearest I’ve seen over a composite video source. I can make out details very well. The color saturation is very true, and the night vision is incredible. I can easily see my entire front porch at night, and even almost all the way to the garage. I’m definitely going to buy a few more of these units in the future. My only gripe is that the cable that sticks out of the camera (which connects to the very long extension cable which is included) is a little awkward at only 1 foot in length. It makes it so that the connection is just sort of hanging off in space out the back of the camera, whereas if the built-in cable was two feet longer, I could have hidden the connection inside the wall of my house (much more elegant). It’s a small gripe for an otherwise awesome camera.
Great camera with good resolution and night vision. Comes with 60 feet of cable (that was not mentioned in product description) that was easy to hookup.
This is a very nice camera, and the housing is solid and functional in terms of getting the viewing angle you need and keeping the camera out of the elements. The 60′ cord included is great, and since it’s an RCA connection, if you need more distance ANY RCA audio/video cable will work (eg; I used an old 50′ mono/phono RCA cable added to the cable provided and it works fine). I have two of these cameras hooked up to a Slingbox for remote monitoring of our family vacation cabin. The picture in any type of daylight, including twilight, is great. The night vision leaves a little to be desired BUT with any additional light source it works very well. Past 15 feet in total darkness the infrared is only good for seeing objects which reflect light, such as license plates. Another nice thing about the infrared is the suble red light which makes the camera visible in darknes – a good deterent in total darkness.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Camera, but…
I was surprised at the picture you get off this thing. I figured for ~$75 how good could it be?
Well, I’d say pretty darn good.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, practical camera
I have had two of these in operation for a year. They are able to handle huge temperature extremes without a hitch. They work best when mounted up high.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good picture for the price
I bought a cv65 lower price only 320 lines, and the cv31 side by side.
What a difference. The cv31 is bright sharp, nice wide lens. I gave it a 4 because of the mount.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid camera/ good value
I am impressed with the resolution for the price. I use it to monitor my sheep lambing in the barn. Using a 60 watt cfl, the night vision is the same as daylight in brightness.
4.0 out of 5 stars
great value
I recently purchased a 4 camera (bullet style cameras made by astak) with a dvr. I was very displeased with the packaged 4 bullet cameras that came with my system.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent option for those on a very tight budget, but if you pay more you get more.
I have been experimenting with a few low-end security cameras. This camera is in the mid-price range of the cameras I have tried. It also delivers mid-range results.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it.
This camera is ten times better than the bullet camera I had before.
It really does what the manufacturer claims. It is worth the price.
3.0 out of 5 stars
45 Feet?
The camera is a good looking unit.
The night vision for very short distances is fine, but I would not say anything over 30′ in darkness can be seen with any clarity…
5.0 out of 5 stars
SUPERB QUALITY!!!!!!! HI-TECH CAMERA GADGET!!! A+++++
THIS IS FAR THE BEST OUTDOOR CAMERA I HAVE EVER SEEN. ITS NOT LIKE THOSE TINY CAMERAS THAT HAVE LIMITS TO SEE ANYWHERE FROM 7-15FT. THIS CV31 CAN SEE UP 45FT!!!!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
CSVAT CV31
Great Device. Would like to have known that it has RCA inputs and not BNC. Which means that if you have a DVR thats accepts BNC type connections you will have to purchase a gender…