Hi all, has anyone got any suggestions on the suitability of this ethernet camera with ZoneMinder?
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=143
I would like to set up a monitor camera, but the linux box it needs to run on is headless and is connected only by ethernet.
Thanks .... Algenon
10/100 Ethernet Camera
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Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
What brand is your network camera? is it Axis, Linksys, D-Link, StarDot Tech?
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Jose Rodriguez
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Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Opps... About the last post, sorry wrong thread...
About the D-Link camera, I heard Phillip uses D-Link cameras, maybe he can help.
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Jose Rodriguez
About the D-Link camera, I heard Phillip uses D-Link cameras, maybe he can help.
Regards,
Jose Rodriguez
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Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Hi Algenon,
As Jose has alluded I do use a d-Link camera, in my case the DCS-1000W which is the wired/wireless one. To be honest I can't say I was all that impressed. The frame rate over wireless is about 1 per second which is probably understandable, but it's exactly the same when wired which I was a bit disappointed about.
Management is simple enough but the image is poor and in bright light flares very easily and in only slightly dimmer light loses all colour sense, appearing grey. The brightness, contrast etc controls are also a bit crummy and take ages to have effect and then the effect is minor compared to what is required. By that I mean, if you have a flared out image, setting the brightness to minimum will only have a slight effect rather than making the whole image dark.
The other thing that really annoys me is that even at minimum compression the image has lots of JPEG contouring and artefacts which can sometimes make image analysis a bit tricky.
I must add the caveat that there is a new firmware release for this camera which I haven't had the bottle to try and install yet and which may fix some of these issues.
Having had a chance to play with the Axis cameras I would say that they are superior in terms of frame rate (up to about 10fps), image quality and configuration (I like the way you can choose what image size you want just by changing the path to the image). Unfortunately when I got my d-Link there wasn't a wireless Axis camera available, at least in my price bracket. I haven't looked lately but if price isn't too much different then I would be inclined to go with Axis.
Did I mention the d-Link support is lousy?
Cheers,
Phil,
As Jose has alluded I do use a d-Link camera, in my case the DCS-1000W which is the wired/wireless one. To be honest I can't say I was all that impressed. The frame rate over wireless is about 1 per second which is probably understandable, but it's exactly the same when wired which I was a bit disappointed about.
Management is simple enough but the image is poor and in bright light flares very easily and in only slightly dimmer light loses all colour sense, appearing grey. The brightness, contrast etc controls are also a bit crummy and take ages to have effect and then the effect is minor compared to what is required. By that I mean, if you have a flared out image, setting the brightness to minimum will only have a slight effect rather than making the whole image dark.
The other thing that really annoys me is that even at minimum compression the image has lots of JPEG contouring and artefacts which can sometimes make image analysis a bit tricky.
I must add the caveat that there is a new firmware release for this camera which I haven't had the bottle to try and install yet and which may fix some of these issues.
Having had a chance to play with the Axis cameras I would say that they are superior in terms of frame rate (up to about 10fps), image quality and configuration (I like the way you can choose what image size you want just by changing the path to the image). Unfortunately when I got my d-Link there wasn't a wireless Axis camera available, at least in my price bracket. I haven't looked lately but if price isn't too much different then I would be inclined to go with Axis.
Did I mention the d-Link support is lousy?
Cheers,
Phil,
Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Thanks Phillip,
how refreshing to have a helpfull on topic reply rather than on other help sites where one is likely to get some obscurantist replying with RTFM.
My linux box is located in my garage and has a telephone line for a modem and is connected into my house through an 8 port switch. It is located some distance from where I would like the camera placed (circa 50 metres). The linux (RH9) box serves all my music ogg files as well as being the internet access point and general server. I access the desktop (KDE) with Starnet X-Win32 from a W2K machine.
At this point all I have is a webcam for testing. I would like to know what camera you would suggest in this aplication (which Axis ?) as the only way of connecting to the linux box is via ethernet. I would prefer a camera with a 'C' mount for the lens as I have a number of these lenses. Thanks again .... Algenon
how refreshing to have a helpfull on topic reply rather than on other help sites where one is likely to get some obscurantist replying with RTFM.
My linux box is located in my garage and has a telephone line for a modem and is connected into my house through an 8 port switch. It is located some distance from where I would like the camera placed (circa 50 metres). The linux (RH9) box serves all my music ogg files as well as being the internet access point and general server. I access the desktop (KDE) with Starnet X-Win32 from a W2K machine.
At this point all I have is a webcam for testing. I would like to know what camera you would suggest in this aplication (which Axis ?) as the only way of connecting to the linux box is via ethernet. I would prefer a camera with a 'C' mount for the lens as I have a number of these lenses. Thanks again .... Algenon
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Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
In your case I would go with the new Axis 205 Camera. Here's a link to it:
http://www.axis.com/promotion/axis_205/index.htm
Only problem with it is that the lens is non removable, so no C mount. However, Axis cameras are known for their image quality, good frame rate and interoperability. Plus you can get one for $189.95 from pcconnection.com. That's cheap for an Axis netcam. Here's the link:
http://it.pcconnection.com/web/Shopping ... 6&WTL=FPPD
Regards,
Jose Rodriguez
http://www.axis.com/promotion/axis_205/index.htm
Only problem with it is that the lens is non removable, so no C mount. However, Axis cameras are known for their image quality, good frame rate and interoperability. Plus you can get one for $189.95 from pcconnection.com. That's cheap for an Axis netcam. Here's the link:
http://it.pcconnection.com/web/Shopping ... 6&WTL=FPPD
Regards,
Jose Rodriguez
Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Thanks Jose
There was little difference in the price of the two cameras here in Australia, so I have ordered an Axis 2100. Hope this goes well. I installed ZM over the weekend and it seemed to go well and is capuring events with a (very) cheap webcam. Not all bits are working though and a number of problems are in the logs. Hope to work through them soon as I work out what they mean.
Kind regards ... Algenon.
There was little difference in the price of the two cameras here in Australia, so I have ordered an Axis 2100. Hope this goes well. I installed ZM over the weekend and it seemed to go well and is capuring events with a (very) cheap webcam. Not all bits are working though and a number of problems are in the logs. Hope to work through them soon as I work out what they mean.
Kind regards ... Algenon.
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Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Phillip,
I'm considering buying some wireless cameras and the DLink cameras have a very attrective price.
Have you tried upgrading the firmware on your DCS-1000W camera? I read on the Linksys site that it improves http server push...
As per the Dlink site: Firmware 1.30 7/9/2003
- Firmware support Server Push spec. for image Transfer (HTTP Protocol)
- Java Module follow Server Push spec. to get Image (HTTP Protocol)
Furthermore, the release a new version of their IP View software that only works with the newer firmware.
Regards,
Jose Rodriguez
I'm considering buying some wireless cameras and the DLink cameras have a very attrective price.
Have you tried upgrading the firmware on your DCS-1000W camera? I read on the Linksys site that it improves http server push...
As per the Dlink site: Firmware 1.30 7/9/2003
- Firmware support Server Push spec. for image Transfer (HTTP Protocol)
- Java Module follow Server Push spec. to get Image (HTTP Protocol)
Furthermore, the release a new version of their IP View software that only works with the newer firmware.
Regards,
Jose Rodriguez
Re: 10/100 Ethernet Camera
Hey Algenon
Did you end up getting that AXIS camera going with zoneminder all right ?
and also where did you purchase it from , we are in AU too and I am trying to find good prices for them ... also anyone got any ideas as to the USB range of most USB based cams ?
Did you end up getting that AXIS camera going with zoneminder all right ?
and also where did you purchase it from , we are in AU too and I am trying to find good prices for them ... also anyone got any ideas as to the USB range of most USB based cams ?