CARCAM CAM-880.
One of the best universal CCTV cameras with varifocal lens. The device has a 4x optical zoom, which changes the scale of the monitored object and simplifies the setting of the desired angle of view.

The camera is equipped with infrared illumination of 40 m, which provides high quality in the absence of light. Automatic switchover to black and white mode is included. The high-quality metal of which the camera is made makes it immune to temperature fluctuations. This model works in temperatures from – 40 ° to +60 °, not afraid of moisture and dust.

Easily synchronized with the application in the smartphone and controlled by the user from anywhere in the world. Recording is done to cloud storage or memory card.

Basic Features
Maximum resolution 1920×1080
Number of megapixels 2
Zoom lens
Infrared illumination length 40m
Horizontal field of view 94º
Viewing angle vertically 50 degrees.
Pros and cons
Great image quality: you can even see the face of a person, easy to set up and operate
Low noise reduction when it’s dark.

LinkVideo miniDome

The LinkVideo miniDome is a universal cloud-recording dome camera that fits snugly into the interior of an apartment, vacation home or cottage; it can also be used for external surveillance. It can be viewed online through the LinkVideo mobile app or a web browser. It saves in the cloud and provides secure data storage. Cloud storage rates depend on the number of days of archive storage. Records video in full HD resolution (1920×1080). Night-time recording and visibility up to 25 m in total absence of light is possible.

Motion sensors record what’s going on and send signals to a smartphone or email. Records sound and sends voice messages. Installed in ten minutes, everything you need for installation is included. Provided with vandal protection and protection against dust and moisture.

Basic Specifications
The maximum resolution is 1920×1080
Number of megapixels 2
Fixed lens
Infrared illumination length 25m
Viewing angle 80o
Pros and cons
Easy to install, rugged metal casing, reacts well to movement, also ideal for monitoring property in the yard at night
Not enough cable length included

DH-HAC-HDW1230TLP-A-0280B
Dome camera originally designed for outdoor surveillance. But because of its compact size, lightweight metal housing, multi-format image and a wide operating temperature range is often used indoors.

The main advantage of the camera Dahua DH-HAC-HDW1230TLP-A-0280B is the ability to transmit the data stream with a normal TV cable over long distances without amplification of the signal, which greatly facilitates the installation and installation systems. Low cost allows the camera to be serious competition not only analog, but also IP-systems video surveillance.

Main Features
Maximum resolution 1920×1080
Number of megapixels 2
Dome lens
Infrared illumination length 30m
Viewing angle 2.8 mm
Pros and cons
Supports 4 current video formats: HDCVI (format for Dahua recorders), CVBS (analog image with a resolution of 700TVL), AHD (for recorders with AHD technology), TVI (format for recorders Hikvision), excellent shooting quality
Outdoors, in low light and with no other objects around, the camera sees less than the promised 30m

Link-D29W-8G 5 M
Dome camcorder designed for indoor video surveillance at home. It is equipped with a 5-megapixel sensor from SONY and allows you to shoot high quality video. Thanks to the P2P function, all video footage from the camera can be viewed remotely from anywhere in the world via Android, iOS, Windows without using a static IP address

Video footage can be transferred to a 128 gigabyte Micro SD card, or to a hard drive or computer. The camera can be connected to the Internet either via cable or Wi-Fi. For quality shooting in the dark, the camera is equipped with infrared and internal illumination.

Main characteristics
Maximum resolution 2592×1944
Number of megapixels 5
Dome lens
Length of infrared illumination 20 m
Viewing angle 105o
Pros and cons
Great video quality, the application is easy to install and use, it comes with a memory card for 8GB, motion detectors work great
Can get warm in operation, not rotatable

KDM 216-AW5-8G

This model serves for external surveillance with remote access via the Internet. It is based on a 5 megapixel matrix, which provides images with the highest level of detail. Thanks to this, the user can clearly see the features of people’s faces, license plates, special signs and articles of clothing.

The camera is equipped with a sealed housing that protects the device from dust and water, mechanical damage and vandalism. The camera can operate in temperatures from -25°C to 45°C.

The images are recorded both to a memory card (128 gigabytes) and to an Internet cloud service. In the mobile application (supports Android, iOS). The user can always connect to the camera broadcast and view the available video recordings. When an alarm event is sent a signal or photo on your phone or a notification to the e-mail.

Basic Specifications
Max resolution 2592×1944
Number of megapixels 5
Fixed lens
Infrared illumination length 20m
Rotate 180 degrees horizontally and vertically
Pros and cons
Powerful facial recognition function, rugged housing
Requires professional installation

Falcon Eye FE-MHD-D2-10
Universal multi-format (AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS) dome camera with night vision. Equipped with advanced scanning system that allows you to shoot in high resolution (1920×1080). Suitable for both indoor and outdoor surveillance of residential premises.

Built-in infrared illumination provides excellent viewing and shooting at night at a distance of 10 meters. Equipped with a lens with fixed focal length of 2.8 mm.

The camera is protected by a high degree of metal housing.

When you first turn on the camera starts recording automatically, but with factory settings. The operation of the camera is monitored by three LED indicators. The first indicates the presence of power, the second – the work of the hard disk, the third – the connection and operation of the network. The indicators are located on the front panel of the device.

The application for controlling the camera is installed on the smartphone by means of a QR code. It is easy to synchronize with the camera. The device is easy and convenient to control from anywhere in the world. Alarm events are recorded to a reliable cloud storage.

Main features
Maximum resolution 1920×1080
Number of megapixels 2
Fixed lens
Infrared illumination length 10m
Viewing angle 100o
Pros and cons
Easy to use, the software is in Russian
Afraid of power outages – after them works with noise, low sensitivity to alarm events – can miss them and not record

Xiaomi Chuangmi 720P
Smart video camera Xiaomi Chuangmi 720P is designed for indoor video surveillance. Compact and mobile – it can even work on a power bank. The camera can be easily mounted on any surface due to the universal foot, and its miniature size (66x102x62 mm) allows you to install the device in any part of the room.

The main feature of the camera was the lens with CMOS-lens with a wide angle of view of 120 oh, it supports video recording at a maximum resolution of 720p and capable of high-quality image processing with fast frame rate. Video recorded by this camera is available in real time thanks to the Mi Home mobile app (available on Android and iOS). The clips are recorded in MPEG-4 format at 25 frames per second.

Thanks to an infrared sensor, this camera can see even at night and detect motion up to 9 meters away. The camera has a sleep mode that you can turn on at a convenient time: at that time, nothing will be recorded.

Basic Specifications
Maximum resolution 1920×720
Number of megapixels 8
Fixed lens
Infrared illumination length 9m
Viewing angle 100o
Pros and cons
With the speaker and microphone you can communicate with people in the room, the shooting mode is activated instantly in the presence of people in the frame, great shooting quality (8 megapixel)
The instruction manual in Chinese, the warranty is only six months

TRASSIR TR-D2121IR3
Designed for surveillance of the territory around the house.

Its housing is fully protected against moisture and dust and ensures uninterrupted operation of the gadget from -40°C to +60°C. The camera is based on a high-sensitivity (0.005 lux) matrix capable of producing color video even in low light conditions. For surveillance in the dark, infrared illumination with a radius of 35 m.

TR-D2121IR3 has functions for recognizing people, crossing the virtual line and intrusion in the area. The camera is equipped with a recording function, but does not record continuously. This function is activated in response to the operation of sensors: the movement of people and crossing the virtual line. The sensors detect an alarm event and send a signal to the web interface of the camera and the camera starts recording. The device is equipped with a built-in microphone.

As a gift the camera comes with professional software TRASSIR TR-D2121IR3 v4 (3.6 mm) built on a CMOS-matrix 1/2.7. It provides real-time viewing, access to the archive of records and recording with the possibility of storage in the cloud.

Main characteristics
Maximum resolution 1920×1080
Number of megapixels 2.2
Fixed lens
Infrared illumination length 35m
Viewing angle 100o
Pros and cons
The camera can be installed without using specialists, it is easy to maintain
Sensors do not work well in extreme cold