I acquired a new Foscam FI9820W from Kevin and got it setup today. This is a pretty cool little device and I've been able to set it up without any troubles at all. The only real issue I have is a decent spot to mount the camera to get a good view of my tank. But, I was able to find a spot up close to a corner where I can see my large sebae anemone up close, then I can pan to the right to see a decent view of one side of my tank. I may have to end up getting another one so I can see the other side too!
The camera location is likely temporary. If you can't see anything, I may be moving it around or messing with the settings.
Anyway, if anyone wants to check it out, just go Here
There are 2 versions to choose from. The "Video View" is for any computer browser. The "Mobile View" will work with any smart phone with internet access. Either one you choose will accept the same login info...
login:user
pw:tanksnstuff
Some basic info of the panel:
- The first thing you may want to do though is change the view from Auto to 1280x720. This will give a larger screen and it has been better image quality for me so far anyway.
- You will have access to be able to pan the camera the full rotation. There's a round dial with arrows at north, south, east, west. You can click those to move the camera around. It's in a spot where you can't see much else besides the tank and part of my dining room. It may be offline for a while tonight since we have company coming over dessert.
- I have also setup 3 preset camera locations. These can be used by going to the dropdown box under the round dial, picking 1, 2, or 3... and then click on go. #1 is a closeup of my large sebae anemone, #2 is a view of the right side of the tank, #3 is that same side, but panned up a bit to see some of my SPS. I may add more or adjust those if/when I move the camera. These are nice because it's a quick click to a desired view.
- Last option you will have is to zoom in and out. Under the viewer, you will see a + and - and a dot. + will zoom in closer, - will zoom further out, the dot will take you to the default.
Feel free to comment or make suggestions.
One more quick note - Due to the natural light coming through the windows, there will be times when there is a glare on the tank. My wife already declined my request to board up the windows, so I'll just have to live with that for now.
The camera location is likely temporary. If you can't see anything, I may be moving it around or messing with the settings.
Anyway, if anyone wants to check it out, just go Here
There are 2 versions to choose from. The "Video View" is for any computer browser. The "Mobile View" will work with any smart phone with internet access. Either one you choose will accept the same login info...
login:user
pw:tanksnstuff
Some basic info of the panel:
- The first thing you may want to do though is change the view from Auto to 1280x720. This will give a larger screen and it has been better image quality for me so far anyway.
- You will have access to be able to pan the camera the full rotation. There's a round dial with arrows at north, south, east, west. You can click those to move the camera around. It's in a spot where you can't see much else besides the tank and part of my dining room. It may be offline for a while tonight since we have company coming over dessert.
- I have also setup 3 preset camera locations. These can be used by going to the dropdown box under the round dial, picking 1, 2, or 3... and then click on go. #1 is a closeup of my large sebae anemone, #2 is a view of the right side of the tank, #3 is that same side, but panned up a bit to see some of my SPS. I may add more or adjust those if/when I move the camera. These are nice because it's a quick click to a desired view.
- Last option you will have is to zoom in and out. Under the viewer, you will see a + and - and a dot. + will zoom in closer, - will zoom further out, the dot will take you to the default.
Feel free to comment or make suggestions.
One more quick note - Due to the natural light coming through the windows, there will be times when there is a glare on the tank. My wife already declined my request to board up the windows, so I'll just have to live with that for now.
