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(More customer reviews)I purchased 3 of these KT&C HiRes cameras (24 VAC version) through another vendor (not Spytown) for $300+ each. When these cameras work, the picture is fantastic and the varifocal lens is a great feature. However, I haven't had one of these camera's last more than 5 months, the shortest being 3 weeks!
In the last year, 7 (yes 7) have failed on me. 6 burned up (no picture) and 1 only shows a picture at dusk or dawn (white picture during the day, black at night). For me, they last about 3-5 months, then it's off to the retailer for warranty repair/replacement. It disappears 5-6 months, until I get a replacement.
I have 2 other KT&C cameras that are 12 VDC and lower resolution that have worked 4+ years flawlessly. That was a big factor in why I chose this Hi-Res camera from KT&C. I'm disappointed these keep breaking on me. When the 7th camera broke, I requested the 12 VDC version of the camera (since I've had much better luck with 12 VDC cameras; KT&C and other brands). When I received the 12VDC version, I immediately noticed a picture quality difference (poorer quality), then 3 weeks later I noticed this 12 VDC version (mounted outside) displaying a white picture during the day, all black at night...except for 1/2 hour at dusk and dawn where the picture was fairly normal.
Repair/replacement service is slow. Not the retailer's fault based on what they tell me. I'm in possession of one working camera, and the other 2 are in for warranty service. One has been out since July.
When camera #7 failed this September, I took the opportunity to install a CNB-B2760N6 camera (Chinese made, purchased from Tech Tool Supply). So far, it has a very good picture, but no the varifocal lens. The price is right though (less than $100). It's too soon comment on its durability compared to the Korean made KT&C camera...although the bar hasn't been set very high.
This would be a 5 star camera if it didn't keep breaking.
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