D-Link DCS-5300 Network Camera Reviews

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Pros: Reliable, simple to use, clear picture Cons: Zoom is worthless, Wireless is impractical DHCP fixed address was a problem for me. The Bottom Line: Pick of the litter for low cost network cameras. I'd trade the other three for three more in an instant! from Shopping.com The software that was available when it was new is/was awful. The latest software, D-ViewCam 2.03, runs great and was VERY easy to setup. Works so well now that I'm thinking about getting a few more D-Link cameras. Cons: D-Link's support is horrible on their website. from Newegg.com The DCS-5300 only works with Internet Explorer, which is okay. The DCS-5300 lets you remotely control the camera, which is okay. from Amazon.com Other Thoughts: After getting it connected, I configured the wireless functionality, because that was how I intended to use it. I set it up for WPA on my Linksys WRT-54G. It could not maintain a reliable connection to my wireless network. According to the router, it would drop off then come back on randomly, even when signal strength was good. from Newegg.com The 5300W works great. Installed a week ago and have had no problems. Was easy to configure (even on with some custom network settings I have) and connect to network without problems. Has been working as expected (I wasn't expecting much, just a good picture with basic pan/tilt). from Amazon.com 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. from Amazon.com Make sure you have the current version of D-View Cam. Most recent iteration as of this writing is version 1.2. If the CD that accompanies your camera is a different version, the latest version is available for download on D-Link's site. Cons: The software is a little kludgy to set up, but once it's set, it is rock solid and perfectly reliable. from Newegg.com Pros: I have two DCS 5300's/DCS 70's running 24/7 on the exterior a my Apartment Building in the Carribean, 4,000 miles from my home. I record motion to my desktop at home. from Newegg.com 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. from Amazon.com Pros: The camera has good image quality albeit only 352x288 size. Network setup is fairly easy and straightforward. I like the zoom feature but since its digital its more gimmick than practical, however, the overall value of the camera is good. from Newegg.com

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Released	over 3 years ago
Web Camera Type	Network Camera
Interface Type	LAN (RJ-45)
Audio Support	With Microphone
Included Accessories	Power Adapter Ethernet Cable
Color Depth	24 Bit
Compatibility	Windows PC
Digital Video Capture Spe	30 frames per second
Digital Video Capture Speed	30 frames per second
Digital Zoom	4
Image Sensor Type	CCD
MPN	DCS-5300
Release Date	January, 2004
Special Features	Internal Web Server Built-in Motion Detection Send e-mail alert with image capture
Still Image Capture Resol	320 x 240 160 x 120
Still Image Capture Resolution	320 x 240 160 x 120
Type	Network Camera
UPC	790069263279
Video Capture Resolution	320 x 240
Warranty	1 Year

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