D-Link DCS-5300 10/100 Pan/Tilt Network Internet Camera

by D-Link

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 11 x 5.2 x 5.2 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001AU9B4
• Item model number: DCS-5300
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Remotely watch and listen with the D-Link Securicam NetworkTM 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.

The DCS-5300 Internet Camera differs from a conventional PC Camera because the DCS-5300 is a stand-alone device with a built-in CPU and Web server that allows you to access your camera using Internet Explorer 5.X or above from anywhere in the world.

The D-Link DCS-5300 Internet Camera also has a pan, tilt, and digital zoom function that can be controlled from the Web interface or from the included remote control. Auto pan mode enables the camera to move 270 degrees horizontally and the Patrol mode cycles through up to 20 preset positions. The speed of either pan or tilt can be adjusted to your preference. The 4x digital zoom lens enables the camera to obtain a closer view.

The D-Link DCS-5300 Internet Camera comes with a CCD sensor that provides a sharp and clear image with life-like color representation. The sensor is a CCD sensor with resolution of 380 TV lines. The built-in microphone adds sound that accompanies the video. Altogether, you can record streaming video with sound that utilizes high quality MPEG4 Short Header Mode Compression to your hard drive, enable motion detection, and set up automated e-mail alert notification.

A powerful surveillance software is included to enhance the monitoring and management of your DCS-5300. The bundled surveillance software further enhances the security features of the DCS-5300, allowing you to archive streaming video and audio straight to your hard drive, playback video, monitor as many as 16 cameras on a single screen, and set up motion detection to trigger automatic recording.

By signing up with one of the many Dynamic DNS services, you can assign an easy-to-remember name and domain (e.g. www.mycamera.myddns.com). This allows you to remotely access your camera without having to remember the IP address, even if it has been changed by your Internet Service Provider.

The DCS-5300 Internet Camera is a Price/Performance breakthrough, feature rich solution capable of meeting demanding security and home/office monitoring needs. Secure your site with the D-Link Securicam DCS-5300 Internet Camera.

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.The DCS-5300 Internet Camera differs from a conventional PC Camera because the DCS-5300 is a stand-alone device with a built-in CPU and Web server that allows you to access your camera using Internet Explorer 5.X or above from anywhere in the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay Away, June 21, 2006

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W. E. Vanderslice "WEV" - See all my reviews
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We had a DCS-900 for several years. Other than the occasional re-boot never had an issue. This was the replacement. Right away we never could get 33 of 36 computers to be able to access it (all 36 worked fine with the DCS-900). Technical support was a joke, "lower the security on the computers and remove the old activeX object installed by the DCS-900". Turning off security didn't help (like we were going to do that for any length of time). We couldn't find and they couldn't say what the activeX object was we were supposed to be deleting (nice job, most reputable companies sign their objects). Now the thing has gone totally toes up after just a couple of weeks. Guess what, D-Link says no returns under any circumstances, deal with your vendor. If we can't get it going in a day or so, hopefully Amazon will take it back/exchange it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars D-Link DCS-5300 Review, May 6, 2007

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Terry L. Duff "TDMusic" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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The camera is excellent. I have retail stores 50 miles from me and I can watch my employees while I control the movement of the camera from my PC at home. There is no DVR necessary as the software is in the camera. It will move almost 360 degrees. However, be careful about which vendor you use. I have purchased 6 of these and the last two were older models although the model numbers were the same.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well enough, September 6, 2007

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S. Wilensky (Middletown, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This was to replace my old D-Link 6620 camera which just quit working eafter about 1 year. I figured why spend a fortune if they don't last. This one is clearly a lower quality camera in every way. The lack of an auto focus, or even a way to focus it from my PC, makes it nearly impossible to set up properly. The low light ability is not as good either. All I can say is it works...for now.