Panasonic Network Camera and Pet Cam (BLC1A)

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Label: Panasonic
Publisher(s):

Panasonic

Studio: Panasonic
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Model: BL-C1A
MPN: BL-C1A
Color: White
List Price: $96.99
Our Price: $93.65
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Feature(s):

Color Video
JPEG image compression & video streaming
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120
Frame Rates (Max.) - 7.5 fps @ 640 x 480; 15 fps @ 320 x 240; 15 fps @ 160 x 120
Authentication - ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users - up to 50)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Package Contents:
Panasonic BL-C1A Wired Network Camera, bracket, power supply, mounting hardware, CD-ROM, software and instructions.

The Panasonic BL-C1A Wired Network Camera handles your digital photography needs at a price that won't hurt your wallet! This color surveillance camera allows remote video monitoring of a home or business. Remote home and business surveillance just got a lot more affordable. Receive an e-mail image when the home security camera detects motion--you'll always know what's going on at home or at your business. The 10X digital zoom and color night viewing makes sure you don't miss a detail. It's easy to install, easy to operate and requires no additional software for viewing on your PC. Indoor use only.

Server Features:
Image Buffer--About 250 frames (320 x 240, standard image quality). Image transfer via e-mail (SMTP) or FTP. View snapshots and control them from a compatible cellular phone Supports up to 12 cameras IPv4 Multi-Language Interface - English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese

Camera Features - 1/4 320,000 pixel CMOS image sensor 10 digital zoom Viewing Angle - 53° horizontal, 41° vertical Auto exposure Aperture - F2.8 Illumination - 10 - 10,000 lux (normal), 4-10,000 lux (night view) Motion Sensor with Email Alert Auto & manual White Balance Network Connection - RJ45 Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X) System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP; Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Camera Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3-3/8 x 3-3/8 x 1 Weight - 0.22 lbs Networking Protocols - HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP

Customer Reviews

Beware of ATT 2wire router

The unit was very easy to get working and configure but I could never get it to work with the 2Wire Router that comes standard on all ATT/ Yahoo DSL accounts. The 2Wire Router does not support UDP so you can not view the images on the internet through the free provided service. There was a supposed work around for the 2Wire but after a lot of time with tech I could never get it to work.

It did work fine when viewed on the local network but some of the feature options seemed to lock up and I had to reboot it to be able to change them.

Great Little Camera

The Panasonic BLC1A was easy to install in my Local Area Network and produces clear pictures even in dim lit (not dark) rooms. The motion on the video is of course, delayed a little but better than I expected. I especially like the option to email pictures at chosen intervals. The directions to view the camera output over the internet is confusing. I am network and Internet literate but still have not managed to view the output over the Internet.

A bit misleading

The camera works as advertised, but I find the advertisement(s) to be a hint misleading. I wanted to set the camera up, have it buffer the images locally, and I would then plug it back into my router at the end of the day and review the images.
1. The camera requires a network connection to boot up/initialize. Since it's not wireless, that means a wired connection to a router must be present at all times in order for the camera to operate.
2. The onboard cache of the camera is tiny, so storing images locally is not a viable option anyway.

So, again, the camera works as advertised and perhaps I simply purchased the wrong tool for the job. However, when they wrote that no local computer was necessary, I mistakenly assumed that (also) meant no constantly connected network. I'm off to buy a (much longer) Cat5/6 network cable.

My BLC1A review after 2+ years use...

We use these in our retail store. We need motion detection for nighttime and snapshots during the open hours, the ability to push the images offsite quickly, and the ability to snag live snapshots from our web server via our blackberry phones, and connect directly via the internet.

This camera does it all at a really good price, especially if you look at other commercial solutions. Not a single problem with the stability of the camera, after 2+ years!!! The power supplies last about 2 years it seems, I have 3 cameras and I've replaced 2 supplies in the past month (no big deal, they are $15 at Fryes.)

They are small and not noticed by customers, since our walls are white. I have noticed other businesses are using them also (the local hooters!).

I used the provided software on an XP machine to give them an initial IP address and password, from there on, it's all via their web interface. Getting live snapshots is simply a matter of finding the right URL to use, and with some digging on Panasonic's site, you'll find a CGI/Developer manual that spells it all out, technically, but very thorough. The FTP (outbound from camera) setup seemed a bit tough at first but a bit of playing and I got it working.

Can't fault the camera or Panasonic. This is a really good value, and if youre a bit technical, you may really find this camera lets you do a lot of complex stuff like notification and web site integration for cheap!

Panasonic dropped their web service I think. I dont use it anyhow. And the IE requirement is only for the ActiveX control, which allows a pseudo zoom/pan feature anyhow. Other browsers work fine.

Get em before Panasonic decides to drop them for the next 'improved' model! It's about time for that to happen, they have been out on the market for a while.

-=RB

Panasonic Pet CAm BLC1A

I thought the camera worked great. The set up was not difficult but be aware you will need to purchase a router and a cat 5 cable if you do not have one.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SOME OF THE CONTENT THAT WE MAKE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS APPLICATION COMES FROM AMAZON WEB SERVICES. ALL SUCH CONTENT IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS." THIS CONTENT AND YOUR USE OF IT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND/OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
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