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Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/80ft of Night Vision (Color)

Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/80ft of Night Vision (Color)

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Brand: Q-See
Category: Photography

List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $133.50
You Save: $66.49 (33%)



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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 972

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 4

MPN: QSC48030
Model: QSC48030
UPC: 645439226784
EAN: 0645439226784
ASIN: B000R4HDTU

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Features:
  • 480 TV Lines Resolution
  • 8mm Lens
  • 1/3" CCD Image Sensor
  • 36 IR LEDs for 100 ft. of Night Vision
  • 60 ft. Cable & Power Adapter Included

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
QSC48030 is an Outdoor video Color CCD camera. With CCD technology, it delivers the most sophisticated technology into the most reliable and accurate quality picture in the security industry Its ideal for monitoring or recording. The package includes a 60-ft. cable to allow flexible installation. Connect the camera to any TV/VCR and start viewing or recording immediately.Q-See outdoor cameras are built to withstand all the elements of nature. Rain, snow or hot sun will not deter the camera from sending clear video. The design of the camera incorporates a weatherproof metal casing with an "O" ring seal to keep the high resolution lens and the internal parts safe from nature.With the 36 Infra Red LEDs that light up at night, the camera will give black and white night vision for up to 100 ft. in total darkness.


Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Solid product   July 4, 2008
I own about 8 of these now and I'd rate it as a good value for the price.

I'd like to see a more weatherproof/sturdy and longer cable, but you get what you pay for. The unit is quite large and bulky, but again, for the price and resolution, what would you expect?

Good quality image, has good range in the dark and is a very fair value.

If I needed more of them, I'd certainly buy them.-----Randy



5 out of 5 stars COOL CAMERA !   June 21, 2008
I LOVE THIS CAMERA.I BOUGHT CAMERAS AT RADIO SHACK AND HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS AND TOOK THEM BACK .GOT SEVERAL DIFFERENT ONES,NONE WOULD NOT SHOW UP AT NIGHT AND IT SUPPOSE TO BE NIGHT VISION.THEY WOULD NOT SHOW UP AT NIGHT,BUT THIS ONE DID.I LOVE IT AND RECOMMEND IT.ONE OF THE OTHER CAMERAS I BOUGHT ALONG TIME AGO WOULD NOT SHOW UP AT NIGHT,WHEN I HOOK THIS ONE UP,IT MADE THE OTHER ONE SHOW AT NIGHT ALSO.BEAUTIFUL COLOR IN DAY TIME.I'M GLAD I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA.Q-SEEQSC48030.HAD IT FOR ONE WEEK NOW.


5 out of 5 stars Q-SEE QSC48030   June 4, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Having read some of the favorable reviews on this camera, I decided to give it a try. I ordered three to start. After setting up the first two cameras I was totally amazed at the resolution and clarity of the cameras! Night view is great as well. I have since ordered a 4th!

Anyone serious about putting in a home surveillance system should definitely consider these cameras. I would also like to point out that we've had some pretty heavy rainfall that the cameras were exposed to. They are every bit as weather proof as advertised. A must buy!



5 out of 5 stars great   May 23, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

great camera but vandals cut back wire attached to camera what can I do to fix it? I wish this camera had mounting hardware that concealed the wire.


4 out of 5 stars comparison of low and mid-range day/night q-see camera line   April 22, 2008
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Update 5-15-2008: This particular camera has been running for about 2 months now and faces the street where we have had a drug problem. Last night it caught the evicted drug dealer breaking into his old house to retreive forgotten property when the police escorted him out the first time. Since our neighborhood watch had been warned that the home should be vacant I noticed the movement across the street, called 911, and 2 minutes later the former problem was cuffed and stuffed into the squadcar for criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, violation of a restraining order, violation of an eviction order, and breaking and entering. We'll see him again in 5-10 years. Does the camera work at 100 feet in pitch black conditions? Yes. But a human pair of eyes was needed to resolve a man at night. The sony can see it w/o the help.

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----------------original review below----------------


I bought both the bottom of the Q-see day/night camera line (this camera) and their mid-range unit (the 540 line resolution, 65 foot range for the night IR leds model Q-See QSB520SR Weatherproof Color High-Res Day/Night Camera Kit (540TVL) with 65-Feet Night Vision) I have them both hooked to a Q-see DVR recorder and there is a difference when I compare their pictures side by side on my DVR display. I hope these notes help people pick which one is best for their intended use.

This model is selling for $130 while the next step up listed above is $230 right now.

Pros ($130)

Cheapest day/night camera in q-see product lineup
LEDS provide a wide area of lighting that matches the lens field of view
Comes with a really long cable (100 feet+) and it runs power plus video
wide field of view lens covers a broad area without any fisheye distortion.
(cable is longer on this model than their more expensive model by about an extra 45 feet)

Cons ($130)

Lacks any zoom or focus control for the lens (present on the $230 version)
not as good of a mounting bracket as the $230 version
washed out picture compared to the Sony image sensor in the $230 camera
more picture noise at night compared to the Sony image sensor camera.
Less resolution than the $230 camera - picture is not as sharp

Summary -

I'm really nitpicking here - these are all small differences that separate the low end, mid range, and their high end camera (which amazon did not carry when I purchased them - the high end is just the mid range with higher power LEDS and a higher price tag in the $300's). All of them do what they say - they give you a picture day or night. Unlike other day/night cameras these provide color at night if enough light is present or black/white if using the LEDs. I prefer the color from the Sony image sensor, and I like the adjustable lens on the sony based camera. Is it worth another $100? That depends. Both cameras work well and do what they say - it's only when you put their pictures side by side that the quality difference is noticable.

I think both cameras have a use which is why I bought one of each and put them in different locations. If the tradeoff is quality vs. having more views of a building, then the less expensive camera wins because you can cover more doors and gates using them. On the other hand, if you already have Sony cameras in your security system, the extra $100 will make the q-see sony based mid-range model blend into your existing system better. Having a choice and knowing what you get or give up is important which is why we post reviews. I'm happy with both of my cameras in their applications and I won't change them out. If I buy another camera, I would consider it's use to decide which model to buy. The zoom lens on the $230 model q-see camera is nice for a long driveway, but a wide view of a close porch would probably best be served with one of the $130 models.