Comparing Foscam FI8918W vs FI8910W vs FI9820W Outdoor Test

Comparing Foscam FI8918W vs FI8910W vs FI9820W Outdoor Test
Review & Comparison

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[aviatordave]

Thank you for the response. The one outdoor model that I have, the FI8906 (incorrectly referenced in my first post as the 9806) works quite well. It has the IRCut filter so the picture is very nice. No speaker, mic or pan/tilt function though. If I had a critique, it would be that the motion sensing works either too well or not well enough. If I want to pick up a person at a distance, it will also pick up branches slightly blowing in the wind. Works great for picking up cars though.

[AwkwardHamster]

Hi. I haven't tested outdoor models yet.
For indoor, if it's for a baby's crib, I like the FI8910W (low cost, gets the job done). If it's to monitor an area, I like the FI9821W (needs more bandwidth for better image and has a good viewing angle).

[MS-yydh]

Great videos; certainly helped me chose the Foscam F18910W for what I need. I now have the camera up and running.

One question that perhaps you can help with - can several cameras be accessed and controlled through the same single (Internet Explorer) interface at the same time? I see you have three interfaces open in your tests. I need to be able to monitor three cameras remotely (I have the one working now). I note there are three radio buttons that seem to show one, four and nine images respectively at the top of the user interface. Have you tried this?

[AwkwardHamster]

Yes, you can attach a speaker.
I noticed a longer voice/sound lag with the FI9820W than with the FI8918W and the FI8910W.
So, I think will be helpful to tell the people you're communicating with to be patient and that it's not instantaneous like a telephone.

[erosellon]

I'm just about to buy foscam and found this video. This vid help me to choose the right one.... Thanks for the video... keep it up!

[AwkwardHamster]

I'll keep that in mind next time. I tried to focus on what's different between the 3 Foscams. In my videos where I demonstrated just each of them individually, I show the pan and tilt.

[AwkwardHamster]

The FI9821W came out 3 weeks or so after I purchased the FI9820W. So if you are going to buy one of the HD Foscams, I would suggest getting the newer model. Basically, the newer model gives you a wider viewing angle.

And, it would be weird for me to recommend a model they no longer sell.

[thebakerman]

I've had two FI8910W's for just over a year now and since day-one they have both rebooted at random times. In a given day they'll reboot maybe 3 times on average. I've never been able to determine why they do this but I've noticed a lot of people with these style camera's complain of these random reboots.
I programmed mine to automatically go to position one (1) upon rebooting so it always goes back to the position I prefer. You can set this up in the Administration, PTZ Settings.

[MindMagician]

I enjoyed your review. I have two FI-8908W's (same as 8918w but with alarm connector) and two FI-8910W's and I agree, the 8910 audio is far better. It seems to me that for some reason they went back to the 8918/8909;s audio for the 8920, instead of using 8910 (notice the feedback in your review) which is a dumb move on their part. I'm sticking with 8910w as it is overall better than the other two. Although they are not outdoor, hanging from the eves of roofs, these work great!...

[AwkwardHamster]

My issue with motion activation is with the false alarms. I tried lowering the sensitivity but I still get a lot of notifications a day. I haven't reviewed an outdoor model yet. I'm currently trying to get my hands on a outdoor model for review.

[ilivebyfactsst]

Again, another nice video. Kind of answers my question about the 20W. But to emphasize the difference it would have been nice to have someone actually walk up the stairs to demonstrate the effects of the zooomed in version.

[AwkwardHamster]

Is you are using this for security, I like the FI9821W. I have not tested an outside camera.

[lekkerdropje]

good idea to make this video. advivice: next time put a overlay with typenumbers of the cam because sometime I lost my way. And finely make a list of good, donts and negative points. So after watching we have directly a overvieuw. thanks!

[ferretapocalypse]

Ive had mine outside for a month now, but I live in AZ the only extreme we have is summer, but under the porch, and carport will be cooler, and out of direct sunlight.

[AwkwardHamster]

Hi res? You mean 640x480 resolution? What browser are you using? If you're using IE, then make sure you have installed the ActiveX plugin.

[AwkwardHamster]

The feature is also available on your smart phone. For example, I can use LiveCams Pro on my iPhone and iPad to communicate through the Foscam speaker and mic.

[AwkwardHamster]

I'll do an indoor comparison test.
This outdoor test was to basically show to color accuracy of the three models.
It's too cold outdoors right now to run such a test. And, these camera's aren't rated for outdoor use. They risk rust, fog, moisture damage, etc.

[AwkwardHamster]

Since I don't work for Foscam, I would not be able to explain why Foscam choose that naming convention. I agree that any new customer would think the 18W is newer than the 10W.

[fondoo]

thanks for the review. do you recommend the F19821W for a baby network camera? Does your models support the iOS or Android?

[AwkwardHamster]

Hi. I haven't used any of my Foscam's outdoors. I haven't tested outdoor models either.