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Waterproof protection with or without the cover
I liked of the size of it. I used it with my camera equipment doing a hiking and everything was fine. I felt safe with my stuffs in it when was drizzling. I loved it!
19/07/2024
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Works well for me
Easy enough setup, and I was able to have this out and taking videos of myself longboarding in no time!All of the accessories are good quality.The only thing that would make this even nicer is if it came with a carrying case, but I've put it and its accessories in a small messenger bag for now. I just want to make sure to keep it protected from the elements since I'll be toting this thing around a lot.I love this, and it's been great fun sharing videos with my family and friends!
13/01/2023
great for desktop network lab
Hi for anybody looking for a desktop rack for the cisco lab this is it. It has a lean towards the back for balance but for the price you cant beat it. It has holes to be a 12u rack but its more of a 11u rack depending on how many switches, routers, model thickness, etc. Cheap and holds my equipment for my ccna/ccnp lab. I have 2 switches and 5 routers. Comes with a bag of 47 screws so i see no reason to buy any additional screws. All in all i highly recommend it.
16/11/2022
So many great features!
It’s hard to travel with so many chargers. This is the best charger to solve all those issues we all have.First off it is a quality charger that folds to a slim fit. I can slip it into my bag no problem. I can use it as a stand to watch videos on the plane. It has a non slip grip bottom which I gave not seen on other chargers. It keeps from slipping off my nightstand. It charges all my devices. I am VERY happy!
16/07/2022
Surprisingly good
Ordering this for only $19, I was assuming a garbage mic would arrive and would be disposable after only one use onstage, but imagine my shock when I found it to be a surprisingly good overall vocal mic that can handle the rigors of live rock performances as well as travel and constant packing/unpacking.... Great frequency response and sturdy build, and one of my main three go-tos now. Well worth having at least one in your gig bag at all times, whether for a main mic or a backup.
17/04/2022
Exactly what I wanted.
The only problem with this speaker is it did not come with directions for syncing it. A quick youtube search and the problem was solved. I used this speaker today on my golf bag. Perfect. Good sound, fairly small, and it does the job. It can get much louder than what I need on the course but for what I am using it there is no reason to buy anything more expensive. I only used it once for about three hours so I don't know how long the battery lasts.
25/07/2021
This is a completely contained solar charged WiFi
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This camera came in a sturdy box, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a complete manual in the box! The manual covers installation, software setup, and operation of the app on the mobile phone. There's also a quick setup guide.I had a 32GB SD card which I installed in the camera, and it seems to hold a lot of videos. The camera is advertised to take a 64GB SD card, and the manual from the box says it will take a 128GB SD card, but I haven't tried the 64GB or 128GB cards.The camera normally sleeps in a low power state, and it wakes when: (1) you use the Soliom app to view the camera, or (2) an event is detected. In either case, the camera stores a recording on the SD card of the video captured while the camera is awake. You can download these to your "Soliom+ Album" (in Photos) on your phone with a touch of a button. If you tell it to record, it doesn't save the recording to the SD card; instead, it goes right to your "Soliom+ Album." You can view the videos from both places in the Soliom app.The video format used by the camera is the new HEVC or H.265 format, and a typical 18-second video on my system is just under 1MB, so a lot of them should fit on my 32GB SD card. QuickTime doesn't play the video on my MacBook M1 (Monterey 12.0 Beta) or iPhone 8 (iOS 15) correctly, but the video plays correctly in Elmedia Video Player available in the App Store, and on Debian 11 video player. You can convert them to something else with an app like "Free MP4 Converter" available for free on the App Store. I still have to research this more, so your results may vary.The video quality is excellent. I have a bird feeder nearby the camera, and I can see the birds clearly. There's no optical zoom, but you can zoom in digitally with your phone.So far, I haven't seen the batteries at less than 100%, even on a couple of rainy days we just had. The solar panel still maintains the battery charge, even in lower daylight. I don't see a need to install the 3 additional batteries at this time, not to mention that the batteries are expensive.I mounted my camera with Torx screws instead of the Phillips screws included with the camera because I wanted to make it hard for someone to attempt to remove the camera. I recommend
8 X 1 1/2" Torx head screws
for mounting, if you have the depth, like on a fence post.There are two screws to secure the left-right position of the solar panel, but they were missing from the parts bag I received with the camera. The missing screws have not been a problem. An Allen wrench was included for attaching the mount to the solar panel.My backyard is 75' long, and the camera's white lights light it up enough to see what's going on all the way to the end. The IR lights work well also. One video clip was triggered by a black cat walking through the yard at night at a distance of about 20'.I have no problem with the WiFi, but I have a
Deco M5 Mesh Router
about 30' from the camera. This camera, like most, only supports 2.4GHz WiFi because 2.4GHz is more than fast enough, has a greater reach, and is more reliable at a distance FOR THIS APPLICATION than 5G.Based on my first couple of weeks, I can say that this camera is working out very well. I recommend it.UPDATE 09-08-2022The original batteries failed after a little less than a year, and one of the 3 batteries was leaking. The leak "glued" the lid onto the battery compartment, but I was able to get it open and clean up the mess. All is well now, but I recommend you check to see that the batteries are charging properly at least once a month. I ordered
Tokeyla 18650 Rechargeable Battery Button Top, 3000mAh 3.7V lithium ion batteries
to try out. Only 3 batteries come standard, but I'm going to install 6 and see how it goes.UPDATE 10-31-2022The new Tokeyla batteries are working fine. I feel more secure with 6 batteries rather than 3.
This camera came in a sturdy box, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a complete manual in the box! The manual covers installation, software setup, and operation of the app on the mobile phone. There's also a quick setup guide.I had a 32GB SD card which I installed in the camera, and it seems to hold a lot of videos. The camera is advertised to take a 64GB SD card, and the manual from the box says it will take a 128GB SD card, but I haven't tried the 64GB or 128GB cards.The camera normally sleeps in a low power state, and it wakes when: (1) you use the Soliom app to view the camera, or (2) an event is detected. In either case, the camera stores a recording on the SD card of the video captured while the camera is awake. You can download these to your "Soliom+ Album" (in Photos) on your phone with a touch of a button. If you tell it to record, it doesn't save the recording to the SD card; instead, it goes right to your "Soliom+ Album." You can view the videos from both places in the Soliom app.The video format used by the camera is the new HEVC or H.265 format, and a typical 18-second video on my system is just under 1MB, so a lot of them should fit on my 32GB SD card. QuickTime doesn't play the video on my MacBook M1 (Monterey 12.0 Beta) or iPhone 8 (iOS 15) correctly, but the video plays correctly in Elmedia Video Player available in the App Store, and on Debian 11 video player. You can convert them to something else with an app like "Free MP4 Converter" available for free on the App Store. I still have to research this more, so your results may vary.The video quality is excellent. I have a bird feeder nearby the camera, and I can see the birds clearly. There's no optical zoom, but you can zoom in digitally with your phone.So far, I haven't seen the batteries at less than 100%, even on a couple of rainy days we just had. The solar panel still maintains the battery charge, even in lower daylight. I don't see a need to install the 3 additional batteries at this time, not to mention that the batteries are expensive.I mounted my camera with Torx screws instead of the Phillips screws included with the camera because I wanted to make it hard for someone to attempt to remove the camera. I recommend
8 X 1 1/2" Torx head screws
for mounting, if you have the depth, like on a fence post.There are two screws to secure the left-right position of the solar panel, but they were missing from the parts bag I received with the camera. The missing screws have not been a problem. An Allen wrench was included for attaching the mount to the solar panel.My backyard is 75' long, and the camera's white lights light it up enough to see what's going on all the way to the end. The IR lights work well also. One video clip was triggered by a black cat walking through the yard at night at a distance of about 20'.I have no problem with the WiFi, but I have a
Deco M5 Mesh Router
about 30' from the camera. This camera, like most, only supports 2.4GHz WiFi because 2.4GHz is more than fast enough, has a greater reach, and is more reliable at a distance FOR THIS APPLICATION than 5G.Based on my first couple of weeks, I can say that this camera is working out very well. I recommend it.UPDATE 09-08-2022The original batteries failed after a little less than a year, and one of the 3 batteries was leaking. The leak "glued" the lid onto the battery compartment, but I was able to get it open and clean up the mess. All is well now, but I recommend you check to see that the batteries are charging properly at least once a month. I ordered
Tokeyla 18650 Rechargeable Battery Button Top, 3000mAh 3.7V lithium ion batteries
to try out. Only 3 batteries come standard, but I'm going to install 6 and see how it goes.UPDATE 10-31-2022The new Tokeyla batteries are working fine. I feel more secure with 6 batteries rather than 3.
07/06/2021
Really good budget polarizer.
Now I have a much better polarizer than this, but I also have this in two sizes. Why, because it is 90% as good as my polarizer that costs much more, and I'm not worried about breaking it, having it splashed with salt water, sand, etc. Are these the best polarizers out there? No, but they punch well above their weight. I'd recommend throwing one of these in the bag to any photographer. Use it as your primary if you are on a budget, and as a backup/rough conditions polarizer if you've already sprung for a nicer one.
09/04/2021
Nice little light kit perfect for the hobbyist/ama
Great little lighting set!Easy to set up and break down, easy to transport, and gave great results this weekend!I like the CFB's as opposed to the photo-floods (incandescent) that I used to use as they were very hot!!The stands seem to be well-made (aluminum) and are steady enough for me. They can always be weighted if need be.I really like the tote bag for the bulbs also-a nice touch!Sure, it's not a $500 studio flash kit but it's perfect for the on-site stuff I do!
15/01/2021