D Link DCS 6620 10 100TX PTZ Dual Codec 0 05 Lux Optical Zoom Internet Camera

D-Link, a leading provider of wired and wireless IP Cameras, introduces a new member of the Securicam Network family of Internet Cameras the DCS-6620 10x Optical Zoom Internet Camera. Featuring dual codec support, a 10x optical zoom lens, built-in microphone, and low-light sensitivity, the DCS-6620 is the ultimate remote monitoring solution for your security needs.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Didn’t work and DLink Couldn’t Fix The Problem
I have a DLink DCS5300 that has worked well – no problems, easy to install, etc. I purchased the DCS6620 as an upgrade for the Zoom capability. The DCS6620 image worked well through the security software provided by DLink, but would not work through the web browser interface – not even on my local network. The snapshot image worked fine, but the live feed did not show up at all – just a black box. If you plan to use the security monitoring software, the camera gives a great image, the zoom is high quality and the camera should perform as advertised. If, however, you want to use a web browser to access the camera, be cautious – you might have issues. DLink technical support was able to access the camera and control it (tilt, pan, focus, etc.) from the web, but they were not able to get an image. They decided is was not a port issue, suggested it was a hardware issue with the camera and they recommended I return the camera and get a replacement. The replacement had the same issue. I don’t know what is wrong, but I think it is probably something to do with the required ActiveX Component, the browser and the more complicated 2way communication involved with this camera. I was surprised at problems with this model. I remain satisfied with my DCS5300.

1 Star D-Link Customer Service Is Terrible
I have a DCS-900W camera that failed within a year. After that, I made 7 calls to their customer service and tried to get it returned and replaced. Obviously I was talking to some indian people overseas that don’t seem to care about the “service” that much, and usually after a couple of transfers, the line got cut off or picked up by another layman. During conversation, the line quality is very bad.

After a while, I just decided that $100 camera is not worth the time of the calls. I am in the process of reporting their practice to the better business bureau.

Based on my experience, I would be reluctant to buy any expensive things from D-Link. Once you have any problem, they just won’t honor the waranty.

1 Star Dlink product Lifetime issue
You may want to think hard before you buy this or any other expensive Dlink product.

I purchased my dlink 6620 1.5 years ago. The camera has developed a CCD imaging problem that always places ‘purple’ diagonal lines at the top of the screen.

I wanted to try and have my $700.00 6620 fixed. I called Dlink and their tech support gave me an RMA procedure. I was then informed, later via EMAIL that my 6620 was out-of-warranty. I knew this and the Tech support people knew this! Yet they gave me an RMA number. I was ready to ship it back but decided to call Dlink again.

The RMA department told me that the technical department never checks if a product is in warranty. What a way to run a company. Dlink also said that they have no repair department, they just exchange (refurbished) cameras, if under warranty.

I then asked the RMA department if they would sell me a refurbished unit. They said NO. I then spoke with customer service. They said maybe I could buy a refurbished unit for up-to 75% of the original price. I was later informed, via EMAIL, that this was not allowed.

So the message is DO NOT buy Dlink cameras if you need them to work beyond the warranty period!

The RMA department Email is below:

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Hi Jim its out of warranty and we wont be able to service it. You could speak to as many Technicians but we still cant service your Product.

Thank You

J T

RMA

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2 Stars Underp;owered and imprecise
This camera is a great novelty item. The picture is good, the optical zoom is nicer than just digital zoom, but it can not be considered worthy for serious surveillence. The unit does not have enough horsepower to deliver stable video when there is a lot of movement in the picture. What you get is a video image that pauses for a second or two, or three, while the audio continues (showing that the communications link is not the problem.

There are bugs in the firmware which have not been addressed. One specific bug can be seen when moving the camera to a defined location. Once the new position is reached the camera does not take the zoom level into account so camera movements are either too small or too large for the defined zoom level.

The steps between the zoom levels are much too large. The motor noise that can be heard when zooming in or out shows that the stepper motors are moving quite a bit. The result is that the camera zooms in or out quite a bit, while having more granularity would be so much more useful.

In summation, this is a great novelty item. This is an affordable entry level comsumer grade PTZ camera. It’s a lot of money to pay for a buggy product that does not seem to have much support from the manufacturer.

5 Stars Amazing!
I am 100% satisfied with this camera as well. It is pricy; but its features and image quality are totally worth it. It has great range of motion and zoom, and the quality is superb! The 2 way audio support is a great feature. It has excellent sound quality. It works excellent in low light, the quality isn’t lost. The mounting brackets come with the camera and you can even mount it upside down; its great!

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IP Internet Security Infrared Night Vision Ethernet Color Camera w Pan and Tilt Control

Keep an eye on your home or business anywhere! This IP Internet Security Color Camera combines a high quality digital video camera with network connectivity and a powerful web server to bring clear video to your desktop from anywhere on your local network or over the Internet! Features include an LCD display, six infrared LEDs for low light or night time conditions and supports Fixed IP, DHCP and PPPoE network connection methods! This IP Camera provides a 120-degree Pan (up and down) and 180-degree (Tilt) left to right movement for maximum viewing! Just place the IP camera anywhere, power it up and it’s ready to monitor and record anything from anywhere on the Internet! Order today!

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Wilife DVS800C LukWerks Spy Camera Starter Kit

The LukWerks Spy Camera Starter-Kit video security system protects homes and small businesses. Install the software and plug-in the cameras in minutes no wires needed! Your PC instantly becomes a command center for live monitoring, motion-based recording, internet remote viewing and security alerts. Add up to 5 LukWerks Add-on Cameras.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars You can’t “realy” view over the web:-(
Not worth the money.

Very easy to install.

Can’t plug the cameras into a power strip or ups.

You can’t upload to “your” web site.

You can only upload to “their” web site.

This makes these cameras almost useless.

Not a good picture quality.

Great that the cameras are “inside” your home looking out of the window so they can not be messed with. Bad you can’t up load the video to “your own” web site.

If you have no desire to view your cameras over the web, and you don’t need power strips or ups great buy.

If you want to view your cameras over the web or need power strips don’t buy these cameras.

5 Stars Outstanding product – Easy Setup
Out of the box and your going in less then 15 minutes. The ability to connect to your camera utilizing your electric outlets is amazing and flexible. You can move the camera easily without ever running new cable.

5 Stars Extremely economical survellience
First, it works flawlessly at the local network level.

Second,I use LogMein & Hamachi to schedule routine transfers of the .wmv files to the computer wherever I’m located.

Thirdly, for a very small fraction of the cost of a commercial security system I know exactly what anyone is doing or not doing in my other locations while I’m absent.

And for only several thousand dollars more you can get what some of the other reviewers think they should get for a few hundred bucks.

4 Stars Good quality & easy to use
The product is high quality and easy to use. This is a very good choice for hidden camera. I specifically liked the quick install (just a few minutes, and it works!) and the web viewing capability.

Drawbacks:

1. Has a wide angle view, but still misses a bit. A few more degrees wide would have made it perfect.

2. Picture details very good (excellent resolution for the purpose). Color – not good. Most of the time show black & white with very light color. To get good color requires the room to be very lighted.

3. It comes with automatic “relay” mode that limits web viewing to 3 minutes at a time, and is very slow. Instructions to setup “direct” mode exist, but were working for me. I had to do more research to get direct mode working. Once I did, worked perfectly – no time limits, and no delays in web viewing.

4 Stars great, easy system
The LukWerks spy camera allowed me a great deal of peace of mind when we hired a new nanny. It was very simple to set up, just install the software and plug in the cameras. My husband, with the help of WiLife tech support, was able to set up direct viewing so I had a continuous stream of video to watch while I was at work. If you want to change the area being viewed, simply unplug the camera and plug it in somewhere else.

The only drawback, the picture is a bit grainy, but for my purposes it is entirely sufficient.

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