| | |  | Home Business Electronics | Home » » Sharx Security SCNC2601 Wifi Wireless 802.11 G Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom MPEG4 Dome IP Network Camera with iPhone compatible motion detection JPEG email and bi-directional audio | | | | | | | Description: | | This Wifi b/g wireless pan/tilt/digital zoom IP camera has its own built-in web server. You can view the video from your local area network or you can configure your router to view and control the camera remotely from anywhere in the world, without dependence on any third party web sites or subscriptions. With the built-in microphone you can listen in, and by connecting speakers to the speaker jack you can even talk back. If sufficient light is available, this camera has excellent MPEG4 video quality at a full 640 x 480 resolution with up to 30 frames per second for fluid, natural motion and very rich, gorgeous color. For viewing or recording a single camera no software is required besides just Internet Explorer on any version of Windows XP or Vista. For viewing or recording multiple Sharx IP cameras the included NetworkViewer software supports up to 36 Sharx IP cameras simultaneously. Note: this product requires Windows XP or Vista with Internet Explorer. Apple, Linux, or other platforms are not supported for direct viewing. Motion detection emails can be received and viewed by Apple iPhone or Sony Ericsson GSM phones with ATT service. If you need direct viewing or recording on Mac, Linux, or live streaming video on cell phones (including iPhone) consider our new Sharx SCNC2606 and SCNC2607 models. | | | Features: | |
• Wide range remote control Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom with 2 way audio
• 30 fps MPEG4 @ 640 x 480 with microphone and speaker support
• Motion detection with JPEG email or FTP upload
• Wifi b, g and Cat5 Ethernet support built in
• Includes wall & ceiling mounting hardware, detachable desktop stand
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.25 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.25 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.75 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.25 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.25 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Awesome Camera!!!Dec 22, 2008
By C. Pellegrino
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R20KFS25YDKK4B This camera is so great. I uploaded some video of my cats taken with the Sharx camera. I was actually talking to my cats through the camera and scanning around my livingroom while sitting at my desk at work. How cool is that? The cameras two-way audio feature let me talk to my cats AND listen to them too. While MY cats didn't respond very well, I bet if someone used this feature with their dogs they would have a great response from them. I am just thinking of all the great uses this camera could have. While I use it to just to check in on my cats, I think it would also be great to check on the house while on vacation, as a baby monitor, for a business, etc. I highly recommend this camera!
Sharx Security SCNC2601 Wifi Wireless 802.11 G Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom MPEG4 Dome IP Network Camera with iPhone compatible motion detection JPEG email and bi-directional audio
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Amazing cameraFeb 19, 2009
By Larebear
"Lare"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3QZ8DOIW5ZKL7 Besides being a great security camera, this camera also works great for viewing and recording wildlife. This is the main reason that I purchased this fine camera.
I live in the country where wildlife is abundant and often wander near my back yard during the day and night.
I recorded the deer fight video using the Sharx SCNC2601. I attached an external mic to increase audio levels. It's amazing the sounds it will pick up while viewing or recording video.
I also enjoy being able to pan and tilt the camera so that I can follow any action shots.
You can't go wrong with this camera when used for security or wildlife viewing and recording from anywhere in the world.
I plan on purchasing more of these cameras in the near future. I also purchased the SCNC2606 so that I can watch live streaming video of wildlife on my smart phone.
These cameras are easy to setup and the price tag isn't bad either. :-)
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
See actual video from Sharx SCNC2601 Pan/Tilt dome IP cameraDec 22, 2008
By SecurCam
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3GB4JELAH9XBV Sharx Security SCNC2601 Wifi Wireless 802.11 G Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom MPEG4 Dome IP Network Camera with iPhone compatible motion detection JPEG email and bi-directional audio
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent IP camera for a very reasonable price!!Jan 31, 2009
By A Pleased Customer
I really researched IP cameras and my decision came down to this camera and a Panasonic camera. The Panasonic camera was more expensive, but had a ton of reviews, most saying good things besides it being difficult to setup. The Sharx camera was cheaper and had more features (2-way sound/audio), but my main concern was lack of reviews online. I took a leap of faith and decided I would rather get a product that has more features and a lower price. I am so glad I did! This is a great and easy-to-use product. I had a little difficulty with setup (I accidentally skipped a step) and begrudgingly called tech support. I was pleasantly surprised - this is the best tech support I have ever dealt with! The person who helped me knew exactly how to deal with my specific operating system as well as my specific router. With his help, it was extremely easy to get my camera configured properly on my router. I strongly recommend this product - it comes with the same features of cameras 5x more expensive. And you can be comforted knowing that if you aren't an experienced techie, you will have an easy time configuring the camera with the help of their top-notch tech support!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A lot of value for the money.Jan 09, 2009
By Matthew Lefande
"Attorney at Large"
I have been looking for a network PTZ camera and thought I was going to spend $1,500 for a decent one. For less than $200, the Sharx does a lot more than I expected.
At first, I was hesitant to go wireless so not to clog up the WiFi LAN. I saw that the Sharx did both RJ45 and WiFi G, so I could chose which later. I found since that the bandwidth consumption at 30fps is actually pretty minimal.
I run Firefox on XP, and the web interface will not work without a couple steps. First, enable UPnP in your Windows Components/Networking Services to display the camera as a network component. Second, Google "Firefox IE Tab" and download and install the plug-in. Third, under Tools in Firefox, add the camera's IP address in IE Tab Options. There are a couple Internet Options to check described in the manual if it doesn't go the first time. After that, accept the program installations. It is easier than it sounds and works with Vista as well.
Once I had it running on my desk, it was time to mount it. I didn't like the look of the swivel mounting bracket, but I found that there is a flush mount bracket included. No wiring passes through the swivel bracket, so it can be discarded. While the housing has the look of a weatherproof enclosure, the RJ45 socket and other plugs are exposed, and I would try to keep it out of direct contact with the elements. I have mine attached to the underside of the roof, out of the rain, anyway.
Other than getting the wall wart power, on WiFi there were no wires to pull. Click on the network icon for the camera and it launches the browser interface. The pan/tilt controls seem clunky, but if you set some of the 8 preset choices, the camera will zip over to each location and return without trouble. The camera's internal microphone will pick up conversation ten feet away, but also captures the mechanical noise of the pan/tilt. An external mike plugged into the mini phono jack on the camera will cure this. There is also mini phono for an external speaker, so that you can talk back to whoever is there through the interface.
The interface will do both FTP and email alerts, with a zone-select motion detector function. The interface can be configured to run multiple cameras or open each in an individual window by the IP address. Once you have the right ports enabled on your router, you can access the interface remotely via the intertubes. The zoom function is only enlarging part of the received image, so don't expect much. It would be nice if the interface could reorient the image as it pans and tilts, I find myself trying to stand on my head to figure out what is in the picture sometimes.
Instead of spending $1,500, I got an easy to use camera that does everything I need (and a few things more) for less than $200.
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