D-Link DCS-6620G Wireless PTZ Dual Codec 0.05 Lux Optical Zoom Internet Camera |  | Brand: D-Link
Category: Photography
List Price: $826.99
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Rating:  12 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
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Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.3 x 5.5
MPN: DCS-6620G
Model: DCS-6620G
UPC: 790069277085
EAN: 0790069277085
ASIN: B0007XGOU0
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Product Description
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-6620G Wireless G 10x Optical Zoom Internet Camera. Featuring dual codec support, a 10x optical zoom lens, 802.11g wireless connectivity, built-in microphone, and low-light sensitivity, the DCS-6620G is the ultimate remote monitoring solution for your security needs. Main Features Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, IncManufacturer Part Number: DCS-6620GManufacturer Website Address: www.dlink.comProduct Type: Surveillance/Network CameraSensor Type: CCDVideo Resolution: 704 x 480 @ 10 fps, 352 x 240 @ 30 fpsIllumination: 0.05 LuxColor Support: ColorOptical Zoom: 10xConnectivity Technology: Cable, WirelessWireless Technology: IEEE 802.11gProtocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP, FTP, HTTPInterfaces/Ports: 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX, 1 x Microphone , 1 x Audio/Video Output, 1 x DC Power Input Input Voltage: 12 V DC Dimensions: 4.35" Height x 4.07" Width x 4.06" WidthWeight: 14.4 oz Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
 The finished product almost makes up for the price tag. January 11, 2010
Dustin Loftis (Wichita, KS USA)
This device has been out for a while, and a lot of the reviews pointed at a shaky start. But, as with any product, hardware revisions will have fixed most of the issues, and firmware will have fixed the rest. I decided to give it a try. The hardware is excellent. I chose this over the lesser D-Link PTZ camera for the 10X Optical Zoom, and the low lux image. It's worth it. The camera sees better in the dark than I do, and I can zoom in on license plates that are half a block from the house. Right now I'm running the camera inside the house, pointing through a window, and the image is still excellent. I plan to put this camera in the protective dome housing, DCS-70 I think, when it's not so cold outside. But so far, the device has performed to my expectations, and then some.
That being said, I can hopefully save you a few hours of wasted effort on the software side of this thing. The box I received from Amazon came with two disks. One for the camera, one for the D-ViewCam software. Leave them both in the box. I bought this camera in 2010, and it came with two-year-old firmware and software. So the package has been on a shelf for a while. Instead of using the software in the box, go to the D-Link site and:
Download and install the Installation wizard.
Download and update the firmware (done through the installation wizard.#
Download and install the D-ViewCam software. #If you want to record to your hard drive, that sort of thing.)
I can't say the 2.03 software is better than other monitoring software, but I CAN say that it feels like an oasis next to the desert of the 1.40 version that came in the box with the camera. It has wizards, spell-checked and comprehensible English, and an interface that adjusts to the resolution of your monitor. It also has an option to just record everything 24/7, in case you have the space and don't want to bother with the programming.
All in all, I'm very happy with this camera.
 Rock Solid Camera June 2, 2009
Joni
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have had this camera for over two years and it has functioned rock solid. I have no problems with it dropping the connection and the setup only took about 15 minutes. I have the camera sitting in a window and I am able to read a license plate a block away. I have the camera set up to cover my cars in my driveway at night and the low lux ability allows for really good viewing with only a street light as illumination. Price is a little steep but the lower priced D-link units are a big drop in quality and features. Not sure if the problems were with early units but I have no issues with this camera (other than Price).
Excellent Wireless Camera March 26, 2009
Buyer350Z (Atlanta, GA United States)
Camera is now in operation for two months. Setup was easy (wireless), up and running under 15 min; then port forwarded in router. I hesitated buying this product because of the numerous negative feedback but I had to try it because of the 0.05 lux feature. So far there are no lock up problems and I'm pleased with it; using last firmware in 2008. Web interface only works with Internet Explorer 6/7 (don't know if it works with IE8) but you need to disable Microsoft's Silverlight otherwise the video will not display. Browsers not supported: Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome because the camera's ActiveX component won't install. The ActiveX component is responsible for displaying the video.
Update Feb 3, 2010
Works with IE 8. Camera freezes every other week the first few months but once I replaced my wireless router it fixed the issue completely.
Its pretty good depending on how you use it November 27, 2008
Anne Kathleen Bernier (Jupiter, FL)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I own my own business and got hired by a client who needed people who knew how to work security cameras. I didnt think it would be that hard. They needed security cameras for a national card game held 3x a year in different places all the time. They wanted us to watch or catch possible cheaters or disprove a cheater. I started out with 4 cameras.It was amazing. Loved how it could really zoom from far away and the picture quality. I could read people's suits in their cards from 100 feet away. But when I upgraded to 8 cameras,it started to become a problem.Using the DVIEW CAM program,8 cameras started to freeze or cut out.I was also using a dlink DIR 450 router and had a sprint air card attached to it(since it is what they recommended to use with these cameras)but what they failed to mention is that the more cameras you have,the more problems you will have too.The sprint air card(and any other aircard you buy)only provides a limited bandwidth.And to divide that to 8 cameras will really decrease it a lot which will then give you an unstable connection.The only way for me to solve this is to have a solid internet connection like comcast internet.But since I am always mobile with this system,I cant do that.I wish I knew that before I spent 4 additional cameras.Now I have to buy another router and air card and laptop to split 8 cameras into 2. Their tech support will take you hours. When you first call, you will be helped by a novice and if they cant help you, will transfer you to a higher level tech support, and if they cant help you wil transfer you to another higher level tech. They are quick to say that a product is defective even if it isnt. So you want to be sure you did everything you can. I know more about these cameras than I want to know. I had to change settings for the cameras, the router, ports, static IP's and everything technical. Also, make sure the computer you use is a 32-bit operating system because this is NOT compatible with 64 bit. Anything more than 3GB RAM will be 64 bit.
Setup was easy, tons of useful features and has been working great for weeks! November 14, 2007
Jamie Lin (New York, NY)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have installed this camera in order to monitor my newborn in his crib mainly so that I can hear him when I'm not in the bedroom and he needs my help.
The installation was very easy -- took me only 10 minutes. The web-based interface is not as decked out, but very easy-to-use. After installing a small ActiveX Control, it immediately works with my Internet Explorer 6.5. I was even able to create different user accounts so that my son's not-as-tech-savvy grand parents and uncles/aunts can view him live from Taiwan and West Coast. It's been up and running for several weeks and no previously reported bugs have been found. I guess they updated the firmware/software.
My overall feedback:
Pros:
- Very easy to setup
- Support of two-way audio communication -- I can hear my son and talk to him
- Camera rotation, zoom, white-balance (iris) even the LED lights can be controlled easily through web-based interface
- Ability to create multiple user accounts with diff. privileges
- Built-in web-based streaming server -- very easy to set up a web-cast
- Has auto-focus and auto-white-balance
Cons:
- Doesn't support Firefox (reason for a 4-star)
- Auto-focus sometimes doesn't focus perfectly
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