Foscam FI8904W - Revision history

Benf at 09:08, 31 January 2012

2012-01-31T09:08:56Z

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	== Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder		== Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder : ==

	You can either use the snapshot stream, or video stream.		You can either use the snapshot stream, or video stream.

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	The camera I have arrived appears to be a revision made in June 2011 according to the PCB silkscreen next to the sensor. The sensor also appears to have changed to be a smaller unit with the lens being a 'M12' fine thread type lenses ~~often found~~ with Bulletcams. These lenses are also known a 'board' lenses, and suppliers include [http://www.tandsimports.co.uk/board-lenses-43-c.asp T&S imports]		The camera I have arrived appears to be a revision made in June 2011 according to the PCB silkscreen next to the sensor. The sensor also appears to have changed to be what is known as a 'boardcam' - a smaller unit with the lens being a 'M12' fine thread type lenses also used with Bulletcams. These lenses are also known as 'board' lenses, and suppliers include [http://www.tandsimports.co.uk/board-lenses-43-c.asp T&S imports]

	I have successfully swapped a 8mm and 12 mm lens - but note these lenses have a much more defined focal point and for shorter distances ( under 3-4m ) need a little care adjusting the focus to suit your needs.		I have successfully swapped a 8mm and 12 mm lens - but note these lenses have a much more defined focal point and for shorter distances ( under 3-4m ) need a little care adjusting the focus to suit your needs.

Benf: /* Video Streaming : */

2012-01-31T09:06:33Z

Video Streaming :

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	Config as above, but the path changes to		Config as above, but the path changes to

	:Path : /~~snapshot~~.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>		:Path : /videostream.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>

	To get a stream running about 10-12fps. I found that the stream wasn't entirely smooth, with a small pause every 2 seconds. Forcing a frame rate just slower than this does help give you a smoother stream, and so better playback:		To get a stream running about 10-12fps. I found that the stream wasn't entirely smooth, with a small pause every 2 seconds. Forcing a frame rate just slower than this does help give you a smoother stream, and so better playback:

	:Path : /~~snapshot~~.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&rate=6		:Path : /videostream.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&rate=6

	~~Gives for me a framerate for me of 7.5fps, and rate=3 gives 10fps.~~

			Gives for me a framerate for me of 7.5fps, and rate=3 gives 10fps.

	== Changing the Lens : ==		== Changing the Lens : ==

Kmrs75: /* Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder */

2012-01-25T09:54:35Z

Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder

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	== Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder ==		== Using the FI8904W with Zoneminder

	You can either use the snapshot stream, or video stream.		You can either use the snapshot stream, or video stream.

	If the IP Address of the camera is 192.168.1.100 then the monitor settings for each are:		If the IP Address of the camera is 192.168.1.100 then the monitor settings for each are:


	== Snapshots : ==		== Snapshots : ==

Benf: /* Changing the Lens : */

2012-01-24T00:22:37Z

Changing the Lens :

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	== Changing the Lens : ==		== Changing the Lens : ==

	It appears different sensors may have been used with different lens fittings depending on the age of your unit.		It appears different sensors may have been used with different lens fittings depending on the age of your unit.


	Possibly pre- Jun 2011 cameras appear to ~~have used~~ CS ~~format~~ lenses, which can be swapped if you don't mind some disassembly of the unit - there are a few videos on YouTube showing people doing this. These are readily available available from eBay as CCTV Lenses, for £5 GBP.		Possibly pre- Jun 2011 cameras appear to take 'CS' lenses, which can be swapped if you don't mind some disassembly of the unit - there are a few videos on YouTube showing people doing this. These are readily available available from eBay as CCTV Lenses, for £5 GBP.

	The camera I have arrived appears to be a revision made in June 2011 according to the PCB silkscreen next ~~tot~~ the sensor. The sensor also appears to have changed to be a smaller unit with the lens being a 'M12' fine thread type lenses often found with Bulletcams. These lenses are also known a 'board' lenses, and suppliers include [http://www.tandsimports.co.uk/board-lenses-43-c.asp T&S imports]
			The camera I have arrived appears to be a revision made in June 2011 according to the PCB silkscreen next to the sensor. The sensor also appears to have changed to be a smaller unit with the lens being a 'M12' fine thread type lenses often found with Bulletcams. These lenses are also known a 'board' lenses, and suppliers include [http://www.tandsimports.co.uk/board-lenses-43-c.asp T&S imports]

	I have successfully swapped a 8mm and 12 mm lens - but note these lenses have a much more defined focal point and for shorter distances ( under 3-4m ) need a little care adjusting the focus to suit your needs.		I have successfully swapped a 8mm and 12 mm lens - but note these lenses have a much more defined focal point and for shorter distances ( under 3-4m ) need a little care adjusting the focus to suit your needs.

Benf at 00:20, 24 January 2012

2012-01-24T00:20:49Z

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	This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from Amazon in the UK in December 2011. [[user:BenF\|BenF]]		This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from [http://www.amazon.co.uk/FOSCAM-Silver-FI8904W-Outdoor-Camera/dp/B004JV2O46 Amazon.co.uk] in the UK in December 2011. [[user:BenF\|BenF]]

	I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.		I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.

Benf: /* Changing the Lens : */

2012-01-24T00:19:05Z

Changing the Lens :

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	== Changing the Lens : ==		== Changing the Lens : ==

	~~I understand~~ the ~~camera uses CS format CCTV lenses, which can be swapped if you don't mind some disassembly~~ of ~~the~~ unit ~~- there are a few videos on Youtube showing people doing this~~.		It appears different sensors may have been used with different lens fittings depending on the age of your unit.

	~~The camera I~~ have ~~arrived with a 3.6mm lens~~ which ~~gives quite a wide field of view, but I~~'~~ve got 6,8, 10 and 12mm lenses coming which will give more~~ of a ~~'zoom'~~ as ~~the lens gets 'longer'~~, ~~but I am expecting will require careful focussing~~.		Possibly pre- Jun 2011 cameras appear to have used CS format lenses, which can be swapped if you don't mind some disassembly of the unit - there are a few videos on YouTube showing people doing this. These are readily available available from eBay as CCTV Lenses, for £5 GBP.

	~~They~~'~~re easily sourced via eBay~~ for £3-~~5 from suppliers in Hong Kong~~.		The camera I have arrived appears to be a revision made in June 2011 according to the PCB silkscreen next tot the sensor. The sensor also appears to have changed to be a smaller unit with the lens being a 'M12' fine thread type lenses often found with Bulletcams. These lenses are also known a 'board' lenses, and suppliers include [http://www.tandsimports.co.uk/board-lenses-43-c.asp T&S imports]

			I have successfully swapped a 8mm and 12 mm lens - but note these lenses have a much more defined focal point and for shorter distances ( under 3-4m ) need a little care adjusting the focus to suit your needs.

Benf at 01:22, 9 January 2012

2012-01-09T01:22:16Z

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	The camera I have arrived with		The camera I have arrived with
			;Software
	Firmware Version 11.25.2.38		:Firmware Version 11.25.2.38
			:Embeded Web UI Version 2.4.9.15
	Embeded Web UI Version 2.4.9.15


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	For a 640 x 480, ~ 5-7 frames a second stream :		For a 640 x 480, ~ 5-7 frames a second stream :

			:Protocol : HTTP
	Protocol : HTTP		:Method : Simple
			:Remote Hostname : <your camera's static IP address>, eg 192.168.1.100
	~~Mehtod~~ : Simple		:Port : 80
			:Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&resolution=32&rate=6
	Remote Hostname : <your camera's static IP address>, eg 192.168.1.100		:Colours : 24 bit
			:Width : 640
	Port : 80		:Height : 480

	Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&resolution=32&rate=6

	Colours : 24 bit

	Width : 640

	Height : 480


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	Config as above, but the path changes to		Config as above, but the path changes to

			:Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>
	Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>


	To get a stream running about 10-12fps. I found that the stream wasn't entirely smooth, with a small pause every 2 seconds. Forcing a frame rate just slower than this does help give you a smoother stream, and so better playback:		To get a stream running about 10-12fps. I found that the stream wasn't entirely smooth, with a small pause every 2 seconds. Forcing a frame rate just slower than this does help give you a smoother stream, and so better playback:

			:Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&rate=6
	Path : /snapshot.cgi?user=<username>&pwd=<password>&rate=6

	Gives for me a framerate for me of 7.5fps, and rate=3 gives 10fps.		Gives for me a framerate for me of 7.5fps, and rate=3 gives 10fps.

Benf at 22:55, 8 January 2012

2012-01-08T22:55:08Z

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	This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from Amazon in the UK in December 2011. [user:BenF\|BenF]]		This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from Amazon in the UK in December 2011. [[user:BenF\|BenF]]

	I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.		I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.

Benf at 22:54, 8 January 2012

2012-01-08T22:54:21Z

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	This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from Amazon in the UK in December 2011.		This is a basic IP camera, with passable daytime video quality and IR night capability available cheaply for only £65 from Amazon in the UK in December 2011. [user:BenF\|BenF]]

	I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.		I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements without some shelter. Note also the plugs/sockets from the box are captive and have only a ~1m lead so you'll need something like an external junction box to terminate them.

Benf: /* Snapshots : */

2012-01-08T22:53:26Z

Snapshots :

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	== Snapshots : ==		== Snapshots : ==

	For a 640 x 480, ~ 7 frames a second stream :		For a 640 x 480, ~ 5-7 frames a second stream :