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D-link DCS-5300 Network Camera
D-link DCS-5300 Network Camera

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Price Range
$235 - $509

Product Description

D-Link is pleased to introduce the newest product in Internet camera technology. Remotely watch and listen with the D-Link SecuriCam DCS-5300 Internet Camera. The DCS-5300 Internet Camera is a full-featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet connection to provide high-quality video and audio over the Intranet or the Internet



Works but hangs on motion detection sometimes
Rating


Written By
dennisma

Date Written
Apr 28 2004

Summary

First let me give a brief (er... not so brief) overview and then I will give my thoughts on the camera itself. DLink, who is the manufacturer of this camera, has made a line of wired and wireless cameras that connect directly to your network. They...

Strength

Web interface: good. IP surveillance software: OK. Overall happy with this camera.

Weakness

Hangs or very long pauses on motion detection. IP surveillance software could be more intuitive.

Bottom Line

I like this camera and recommend it. The one major but intermittent bug I talked about will hopefully be addressed by Dlink

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Painless, but not simple
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Written By
dilgentman

Date Written
Dec 15 2005

Summary

I have four different video cameras. Two Dlink's and the 5300 is the pick of the litter, the price they command on EBAY is testament to that. Simple to setup with static IP, IF you know networking. If you don't, it could be a challenge. (port...

Strength

Reliable, simple to use, clear picture

Weakness

Zoom is worthless, Wireless is impractical DHCP fixed address was a problem for me.

Bottom Line

Pick of the litter for low cost network cameras.

I'd trade the other three for three more in an instant!

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great camera but
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Written By
aaareport

Date Written
May 30 2004

Summary

i used it for couple of months . it works great. no problems. i just wish that it has a zoom capability. it is great...

Strength

rca out jack, works from any browser can view black&white picture for better picture

Weakness

wish it had zoom, higher resolution

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Good image, poor firmware design
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Written By
u7yt5

Date Written
Apr 25 2005

Summary

Out of the box the camera worked, but had some unusual programing problems. For example, only the administrator could rotate and tilt the camera using arrows that would move the camera a predetermined amount to the left, right, top, or bottom. Giving all...

Strength

Good picture quality and controls

Weakness

Poor firmware if used by more than the administrator. Firmware upgrades can cause unexpected problems.

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