Zosi PTZ camera - is it worth it?
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- I install my first PTZ camera, but does the hurdles in install and use make it worth it?
Zosi PTZ camera: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVQP5XZ2?...
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Chapters:
0:00 What is a PTZ camera?
1:34 The C296 5MP camera
3:33 Install problems
5:20 Zosi app - password facepalm
8:50 Finally connected!
9:41 Zosi app - camera features
11:47 The Z-part is missing
13:22 Many settings
18:34 Night vision mode
19:47 Is it worth $70? - Наука та технологія
Lars, thank you for the review! You covered the camera and features very well…and I love the comedy you throw in!
Thanks Clint. Appreciate the feedback. 😊
We have 2 of these camera which whatch the entrances to our bird of prey enclosures and surrounding areas as well as having fixed cameras inside and for the money they are pretty good. Great vid bud
Thanks mate. The picture quality is pretty good for the price. The main point of improvement imo is the app and how to manage it.
That intro was great 😂
Haha, thanks mate. Glad you liked it. 🤪
Love the look on your face at 6:59.
It was genuinely a baffling experience 😂
Yeah there are a lot of PT cameras out there... I don't have any Zosi cameras anymore. I used to have an old CVBS camera system by them some years ago. Might have been 720P can't remember it was many cameras ago. To be honest the Quality isn't really there.. For a Cheap PTZ camera if you wanted one for that spot. I would look into the Annke WZ500, It is a 5mp with 20x zoom. Now the 2 I own are a couple of Misfits. But overall quality is good and for what you are trying to do I think it would work great for your location. What is the cost in your area not sure. I know that I bought my 2 under what asking price was on Annke's website. I did some videos some time ago about the camera. While my Review wasn't maybe the greatest. That is because you can't go from High Quality PTZ cameras to the WZ500 without some pains.. Now biggest issue for me is there seems to be some video padding going on. So high quality 2mp 20x zoom camera to someone with quality picture in mind would notice. Someone without PTZ of lower quality or any quality the camera has a great picture for the Price. Now the camera in my Video that I put up to it cost MSRP 799 in 2016 when it was bought new. I paid 10% that for the Annke 20x zoom camera with white leds and ability to work full color even in pitch black I wouldn't though personally. I would use the Auto IR to Color at night on motion to keep the camera cool. White LEDS are full on in color night mode without an adjustment so the short time going from IR to Color at night won't over heat camera... Again it is 20x PTZ with quality optical zoom. Price ranges from 99 to 129. Again not sure what it would be in your part of the world.. I think the Zosi app for your camera is better then the app for the WZ500. But again quality 20x zoom. App for me do I get alerts? yes, can I playback yes, does it work away from home without having to pay for Cloud? Yes.. Then that is good enough for me... I do have over 40 cameras be it HD Analog or IP, Some are Ai others just normal.
Thanks for all the info. I am still not convinced this particular camera is worth the asking price.
In theory camera price is good even only being PT. For some brands these cameras are just under 200 and has to do with ability to patrol more then just a Static area of view. However if price difference is only 30 or 50 from PT to full PTZ then pay the extra.
I really like your videos... but I left this one after the "Finally connected" part... because this cam is NEVER going to be part of my setup... not a chance - nope! not with that lousy "security". Thank you for the work you put into it - and i'm a little impressed you didn't roast them wint other than som very clear facial expressions ;-)
Thanks Flemming for your candid feedback. Put it this way, I am unlikely to review a similar product any time soon 😂 Which is why normal programming shall resume from next week.
At least now you know not to spend time considering it. And yes, I am a very nice person, but it seems my sentiment came across 😏
Have they been taking Troy's password purgatory and applied it to their sign up process? 🤣
Hahahaha, it does seem that way. Definitely room for improvement.
Can you use this camera without it using an app that might send info back to China. Maybe rtmp output etc. Use one of the local security software setups then integration into home assistant. Just a thought from an old fella in Tassie.
It's not an IP camera, so there isn't an RTSP option, which would make it hard to "roll your own" HA integration. It seems everything needs to be controlled through the app.
I noticed they have an ethernet jack on the cable, is ethernet required? I have Starlink router an a newer laptop both are only WiFi.
Good question Bill. The ethernet is an alternative to WiFi, so it isn't required. You do have to make sure your WiFi supplies 2.4Ghz bandwidth, as the camera only connects to that.
I think this camera falls into the “you get what you pay for” think I will stick with UniFi cameras. Love the videos though
Thanks Sam 😊
Absolutely. The image quality is pretty good, and some of the features work well. Others, not so much.
this guys funny Sub
Thanks mate. I am glad you like the video 😊
I think is worth paying a bit more for a cam tha follows and zooms and can record go a dvr without paying for cloud. Ive got an older Pan only that records to sd but now im wanting more upgrade
Agree, but it's not "a bit more" for all those features.
I'm hoping Ubiquiti will make a nice decent smaller ptz camera👍
Yeah, that would be ideal. I'm not sure I can justify the big massive PTZ.
I heard that they will make a smaller one soon, that big black 4k ptz camera is a bit too much for residential homes
@@zoleeeagle9339 I mean, I'd put it up if it magically appeared on my doorstep, but yes, a smaller one would be appreciated.
I would never buy that camera, but thanks for your efforts 😂
Haha, fair enough. I like knowing what is around and how things compare.
What a productive comment.
I do like commenting on things what I dislike, that doesn't mean that I'm rude, just honest
Do you have a video telling which outdoor camera is your favorite?
Kinda. I have a bunch of videos on cameras.
ua-cam.com/video/ZkyURwCHBrQ/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/8P7mHlVQxDE/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/GcbGnuMwXcI/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/mcmDbNwzvVs/v-deo.html
My best Camera is a self tracking PTZ, works great and followes you around etc ,
I think this camera can do that too. I didn't explore that setting in the video.
I would love to know if this camera does Human tracking. Because I'm planning on getting 2. Either the C289 or C296. Dont know which is better.
@@anandramlochan9835 Yes, the C296 does do human tracking for motion events.
It seems Zosi and my union use the same lackluster password requirements of no special characters, need a capitalized letter and a number.
Less than $30 USD with free shipping on eBay. Can't be beat for the money.
Yes, that is a good deal. 👌
Could you use it with home assistant?
There is no HA integration for Zosi devices that I know of 😔
@@LarsKlintTech is there a option to create a viewing link sorta like unifi cameras? If so you can probably atleast have it for viewing sake
@@TheDmankl there's no RTSP feed, so unlikely.
@@LarsKlintTech well still very nice for the price, I was thinking if there was a feed you can link for a network recording would be cool
I can see now that this company does not help those that purchase their products. While looking at the facebook page, I saw that this is a ongoing issue with this product. Once 5 months pass the product stops working, and users get no assistance. Rather than continuously going back and forth and having no resolution. I will leave my review on every outlet I can find regarding this product. I have a reolink and swann in my other properties for over a year and they never had an issue. There was no intention by this company to ever stand by their product.
Personally, I found Zosi hardware and support quality to be very poor. I much prefer Reolink.
Funny you should mention it, I have a Reolink trail cam (Keen) that I am setting up soon ☺🦘
I have 0 cameras 😂
That could change quickly! 😁
No
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Was impressed when I came across your video yesterday as I was looking for info on my new Unifi stuff.... but seems most if not all of your videos are freebies (hence sponsored).... So shame but I'll pass and will unsubscribe.
No worries Patrick. You do you.
All my videos is my own opinion, good or bad, and not influenced by any vendor or supplier.
70$ sorry That Cost 40 $maximal!🤦♂️
That is the problem with value. It is what someone is willing to pay.