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The video compares the Ring Spotlight Cam and Floodlight Camera, focusing on their light output, night vision capabilities, and interface features. It highlights differences in mounting options, light coverage, and camera functionalities. The creator also presents a hack using fiber optics to enhance color footage. Suggestions include price reduction for the Spotlight Cam and improvements in night vision quality. The Floodlight Camera is lauded for its features and pricing competitiveness. Overall, the video emphasizes the need for better night vision performance, customization options, and potential future upgrades in Ring cameras.
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In this segment of the video, the creator compares the Ring Spotlight Cam and the Floodlight Camera. They have similar mounting options on a junction box and come in wired, battery-powered with solar panel, and mount versions. The main difference is the light output, with the Floodlight Camera having softer yellow light at 3000 Kelvin and 1800 lumens, while the Spotlight Cam has wider light at 4000 Kelvin with only 700 lumens. Both cameras are installed in the soffit area, and the creator shows daytime footage from both cameras before comparing their light output.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between floodlight and spotlight cameras is discussed. The floodlight camera is shown to have better light output, reaching the fence at 40 feet, while the spotlight camera’s light does not reach the fence. Testing the night vision capabilities, it is found that both cameras perform poorly in pure night vision mode at 10, 20, and 30 feet distances. Even with the spotlights on, the visibility is not significantly improved. The speaker mentions issues with Ring cameras’ night vision and mentions a previously made video addressing this problem.
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In this segment of the video, the creator demonstrates a hack using fiber optic from a Christmas tree to improve color footage on security cameras when lights are on. They compare the floodlight cam with floodlights on at 10, 20, and 30 feet distances, noting clothing colors for identification. The spotlight cam lights yield dimmer, wider light coverage, causing pixelation and blurriness in recordings at various distances. Turning on floodlights instead of spotlights reveals that the issue lies with the lights rather than the camera’s capabilities. The spotlight cam’s 700 lumen LED lights provide clear footage only up to around 10 feet.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison is made between the interfaces of two cameras, showing that the features and layout are similar. New updates include a motion snooze tab to pause motion alerts for a set time period, and the ability to customize alert tones for each camera. Differences highlighted are the light schedule for floodlight and the brightness adjustability for the spotlight. Floodlight brightness cannot be dimmed while spotlight lumens can be adjusted. The floodlight allows for scheduling of light activation, unlike the spotlight. The spotlight is recommended for smaller areas with multiple setup options available. The floodlight is mentioned to be a strong competitor in terms of features and pricing.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the need for the price of the spotlight cam to be reduced to match other models. They highlight the installation feature of the spotlight cam mount version and compare the daytime video quality, motion detection accuracy, sirens, and 2-way communication of both cameras. The key difference lies in the night vision video quality, where these cameras fall short compared to others in the same price range. They suggest turning off night vision when lights are on for better performance. The speaker expresses anticipation for a toggle switch that would allow for night vision control. Additionally, they invite viewers to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more tech reviews and comparison videos.