Ubiquiti FrontRow Camera Tested

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Rob Kilpatrick
Published Aug 24, 2017 15:52 PM

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Comments (13)
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John Honovich
Aug 24, 2017
IPVM

Note: We did this as a short test, given how atypical a move this was for Ubiquiti and one of our team member's interest in trying this out.

This does not indicate any shift in what we cover.

We are continuing with a number of upcoming tests ranging from a Hikvision 4K PTZ, an Axis app, new FLIR Lorex wire free kit, Doorbird intercom, etc., etc.

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Sean Nelson
Aug 24, 2017
Nelly's Security

I like offshoot tests like this. Makes for an interesting read.

I also like the concept of this camera. Kind of cool. Shame about the stabilization issues, you'd figure they'd get that taken care of before releasing.

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Tom Sharples
Aug 24, 2017

Ubiquiti never gets things "taken care of" before releasing their products. We are the beta test!  That's why I never deploy any of their stuff until at least a year has passed for the bugs to get worked out.

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Undisclosed #3
Aug 24, 2017
IPVMU Certified

We are the beta test! That's why I never deploy any of their stuff until at least a year has passed for the bugs to get worked out.

Some beta-tester you are!  ;)

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Undisclosed Integrator #1
Aug 24, 2017

Watching those videos walking was like a IPVM version of Doom...

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Undisclosed End User #2
Aug 24, 2017

That video made me nauseous, almost as much as throwing $400 away.

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Brian Karas
Aug 24, 2017
IPVM

It reminded me of early editions of COPS.

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Luis Carmona
Aug 24, 2017
Geutebruck USA • IPVMU Certified

Should have had someone standing in the corner facing the wall when the camera came into the room.

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Undisclosed #3
Aug 24, 2017
IPVMU Certified

but the camera's dynamic range was poor, causing overexposure of the test chart inside and reducing image quality in harsh sunlight outside in the sun.

The FrontRow camera apparently could not deal with that high-contrast IPVM 'Black Edition' shirt.  That thing should get its own ISO chart number :)

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John Robinson
Aug 25, 2017

I'm not sure, but I believe I learned of UBNT from this wonderful site. Was so impressed I went all in on their stock back in 2012.  

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John Honovich
Aug 25, 2017
IPVM

Interesting!

UBNT is up ~500% since 2012:

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Undisclosed #3
Aug 27, 2017
IPVMU Certified

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Rob Kilpatrick
Oct 06, 2017
IPVM • IPVMU Certified

Update - 

With firmware V1.4.308 the translator app was added to the front row. You can now pick a language to translate to and from, speak into the mic what you want translated and the FrontRow will recite it back in your desired language.

Also, coming soon... FrontRow Gear.