DLink DCS-5300G Wireless Internet Security Camera

Reviewed by: dfowler40

Duration of ownership: 3 Months

Strengths: Wireless, pan, tilt, zoom, ez to set up local & internet

Weaknesses: I recently purchased a D-Link DCS-5300G for home surveillance. Problem is the camera will ONLY work with a PC and ONLY on Internet Explorer. I don’t use Internet Explorer I use Fire Fox. My wife uses a Mac! I don’t want to return this but I need a solution for another machine/browser. I found the FREE solution on http://wiseowltech.com/support/support.asp uses javascript, great code THANKS!

Overall: GREAT now that I can use the DCS-5300G with my mac and firefox I recently purchased a D-Link DCS-5300G for home surveillance. Problem is the camera will ONLY work with a PC and ONLY on Internet Explorer. I don’t use Internet Explorer I use Fire Fox. My wife uses a Mac! I don’t want to return this but I need a solution for another machine/browser. I found the FREE solution on http://wiseowltech.com/support/support.asp uses javascript, great code THANKS!

Reviewed by: msowen

Strengths: Very easy setup, lots of customization, motion detection, works well wirelessly

Weaknesses: fixed lens, digital zoom with no optical zoom, mic is sporatic at best.

Overall: This is an excellent camera that does everything D-link says it will, but some things better than others... the mic is a waste of time, and with no optical zoom, distances over 10-15 feet loose alot of detail. However, this PTZ camera can be easily controlled via the internet, recorded by schedule or movement with lots of customization. for an inexpensive PTZ, this is a terrific camera.

Reviewed by: IMGolfNut

Strengths: Good quality video when it works.

Weaknesses: Nearly impossible to get it to work.

Overall: I've owned this camera for two years. I could never get the setup to work. Finally after HOURS AND HOURS on the phone with tech support we got it to work (occassionally). Just for kicks, I took it off the shelf last weekend since I'm going on an extended trip, and even with the firmware and software updates it still fails to perform reliably.

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Strengths: all is good except image quality.It is worse than my cell phone

Weaknesses: video quality looks like those cameras you see on tv, that no one can identify the suspect.

Overall: If you insist on trying this camera, buy from someone who doesn't charge a restocking fee. you'll also have to pay return shipping. I'll bet you'll want to return this. I'm stuck with mine.

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Strengths: All Is Good But Video Quality

Weaknesses: Video looks worse than my cell phone

Overall: If you insist on trying this, buy from circuit city.No restocking fee, no return shipping, and you will take it back. I'm stuck with mine.

Reviewed by: jeffstevens

Strengths: Design

Weaknesses: None

Overall: I've been using this product for a few days now and love it..the design is cool...the features seem easy to use..and the security feature is great to have for you home's safety