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Sony SNC-RZ30N VGA Network CameraCombining network functionality with Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) capability, the SNC-RZ30N camera takes remote monitoring and general IT...
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Combining network functionality with Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) capability, the SNC-RZ30N camera takes remote monitoring and general IT applications to the next step by offering the flexibility to see almost anything within the cameras range and field-of-view over an ordinary TCP/IP network. By simply using a popular web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer, images and the PTZ movement of the SNC-RZ30N camera can be controlled using a PC at any location and at any time without the need for any additional software or plug-ins. In addition, installation and operation of the SNC-RZ30N camera is easy thanks to its browser based set-up menu and user-friendly GUI (Graphic User Interface). The versatile and flexible SNC-RZ30N is packed with incredible features and comes in a sleek, compact and lightweight design that can be ceiling mounted or placed on a flat surface.
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3 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Great security camera
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Pros: See above
Cons: Expensive, but you get what you pay for:) No Power over Ethernet
The Bottom Line:
For an outstanding performing ip camera the RZ30 can't be beat.
I bought this camera over a year ago. Now I need to buy two more (to completely cover the remaining area at my place of business) and started searching for prices. I stumbled on e-pinions and thought I would take a look and see if there are any other IP, PTZ cameras that rival the Sony. Apparently there isn't many user opinions about this or other IP camera's so I'm going to take the time and give you my take on this camera.
I set the camera up with 8 pre-set positions (there is a total of 16) with 5 second intervals. The camera rotates to each position 12 times each minute or 720 times each hour or 8,640 times in 24 hours. (just a reminder I bought this camera over a year ago, so when you do the math it's impressive how well this camera is put together)
I have the unit set up wirelessly not with the 11/b wireless card but using a wireless access point as a client bridge. The video feed goes directly to a stand alone Access point that is connected to my computer. In this configuration I get over 29-30 fps. I Never tried the wireless card because I knew that I would be buying additional cameras in the future and 802.11/b doesn't have the bandwidth to support 3 cameras running at 20-30 fps.
Quality of the video is dependent on your settings and
(ambient light) there is a lot to choose from. I balanced the image quality to give me decent video and not drag the system to a standstill.
At night the video feed is in B/W but but at 1 lux. Some light is required to get the best quality but I was surprise at the picture with just a 60 watt light bulb, fantastic.
The motion sensor works great, I used it several times just to test it.
This is a great IP security camera.
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