AXIS Network Camera 213 PTZ - digital video camera ( 0220-004 )

by Axis

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 8.5 x 7 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00061U8SC
• Item model number: 0220-004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,136 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera enables advanced remote monitoring with pan, tilt and zoom through operator control from any PC connected to the local area network or the Internet. It provides wide coverage with its ability to pan 340 degrees, tilt 100 degrees and zoom in on specific details. The AXIS 213 PTZ can be manually controlled or scheduled for switching between color image during daytime, and black/white image in low light or nighttime conditions using the built-in IR lighting or an external IR lamp for longer distances.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars When they work, they are great, September 17, 2009

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Richard Santina (Silicon Valley, CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AXIS Network Camera 213 PTZ - digital video camera ( 0220-004 ) (Electronics)

I have two Axis 213-PTZ cameras. They are one serial number apart and were obtained at the same time. One works great. The zoom is amazing. The U/I leaves a bit to be desired and there are some features lacking - most notably the ability to limit an "operator" account to just selecting the preset positions. If you allow operator access, they can use all the functions of the camera. There are workarounds documented in the Axis customer forum - but they involve crafting control scripts.

The other camera, after a flash upgrade of the firmware, failed with a "NO VIDEO" message. Axis says it is a known hardware issue and charged me $75 to "repair" the camera. I reinstalled the unit and it had exactly the same error. I am far less than satisfied with the service.
You can follow this case on the Axis Forum at this URL:
http://custforum.axis.com/viewtopic.php?p=3240&sid=f283bd219e1e49931b9c14014c4d4512#3240
I am wondering how long it will take to get this fixed.

I like the camera - but Axis customer service leaves much to be desired. It is all documented in the forum page.

For the high cost of this camera, I think the money is better spent on a Sony or Panasonic