Product Description

The AXIS 207MW Network Camera offers compact and cost-effective solutions for indoor surveillance and remote monitoring. The AXIS 207MW provides the best image quality in its class, with excellent performance even in low light conditions. It offers Megapixel resolution with AXIS 207MW.The AXIS 207MW Network Camera also provides the best bandwidth efficiency, thanks to its MPEG-4 implementation that includes motion estimation. Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG streams allow systems to be optimized for both image quality and bandwidth. The built-in microphone enables remote users to not only view, but also listen in on an area and increase the monitoring options.Thanks to the built-in Web server, the AXIS 207MW Network Camera can be monitored from a standard browser on a Windows computer or a Macintosh. In addition to the included AXIS IP Utility tool for Windows, the camera supports both UPnP and Bonjour, for easy location on the network in a Windows or Macintosh environment.Video can be recorded directly from the Web interface or via the included video management software. Video can also be uploaded over FTP, e-mail or HTTP when the camera detects motion or is triggered by a sensor connected to the alarm input.The AXIS 207MW Network Camera is supplied with both wireless IEEE 802.11g and Ethernet network interfaces for flexible installation. It supports the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 protocols to provide the best security for wireless networks. The wide coverage provided by the high-performance wireless functionality gives the freedom to place the camera where required, instead of being restricted to network outlets.The AXIS 207MW is ideal for indoor surveillance of small businesses, home offices and residences, especially applications that require greater detail or wider field of view.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6862 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Axis
• Model: 0264-004
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 4.25" h x 7.50" w x 9.75" l, 2.80 pounds

Features

• Mfg #: 0264-004

Customer Reviews

Best Home Security/Pet Watching Camera for your money
Was looking for a camera to monitor my puppy at home, while I was at work. I was looking for a wireless network camera, so that I can use the camera for other reasons if needed around the house. I was told that the wireless versions were a bit more expensive, and with network cameras quality improves with higher priced cameras. After looking around, I initially tried the Panasonic BCL30 for about 3 weeks. I was initially impressed, but never got that crystal clear quality. I could see my puppy, and what she was doing, but it was never clear. Therefore I decided to return it and try the Axis brand. After all they have a reputation of being used in homes, stores, malls, hotels. But they also range from low end to very high end. The Axis 207MW is about $75 more than the panasonic, but the difference is breathtaking. The images are crisp, clear, and extremely detailed. Though it does not have the Pan/Scan feature of the panasonic, this camera was far an away better in terms of image quality. Setup was also easy. It does require a PC for initial setup. I have a Mac but was able to set it up using Parallels (mac users know this). I am planning to buy more of these cameras to set it around my house, for home security purposes. The quality is amazingly clear, and if someone does break in, then I will have a chance get a detailed shot of the intruder. The camera does have motion setup which can be setup to email snap shots of motion, or upload motion video to a server. The web interface is also a breeze. My family also watch my dog over the internet and also have made comments on how surprisingly clear the picture was. All in all, though a bit overpriced a great product, and I plan on buying a few more. To sum it up, the difference between this camera and the Panasonic BL C-30 is like AM Radio to CD.

Top rated camera
The Axis 207MW is a very fine device: the optical quality is good, and the unusually high resolution gives a clear, broad field of view. The camera performs well in low light. It may have problems when the lighting contrast (exposure latitude) is too great; but I have encountered that only when trying to view outdoors scenes at certain times of day. This camera can be used through a window, but it is really meant for indoor use. The instructions say that direct sunlight will damage the sensor, so for outdoor scenes, one should arrange for a window with a north view.

The Axis cameras are the most suitable ones for Mac users. The 207 series is compatible with Bonjour, which means that the camera will instantly work on your LAN. Following directions, hook up with Cat5/6 cable, go to Safari, and open Bonjour. From there you can make all the necessary set-up adjustments, including for wireless local and Internet use. I have both my Axis 207AWs programmed to be accessible remotely over the Internet. That requires access to the router for port-forwarding, but the Axis side of the set-up is easy, the directions are good, and the tech support is excellent. Use is comfortable, and the set-up options very clear yet versatile, when compared with other cameras I have used.

I regard the Axis 207MW as a high quality product, outclassing its competition.

Not perfect
Initially, I loved this camera; however, after owning it a few weeks, I'm not as enthused.

Issues:
- Emailing motion detected videos doesn't support modern secure email servers like gmail.
- Wifi seems to only work for a few days at a time. I've had to plug into ethernet to keep it running long term.
- Fish eye effect is very pronounced. Yeah, you get a better field of view but even objects in middle are warped. Not unreasonable, but you should expect it.
- If you choose a higher image quality, you get really bad motion blurring... basically the still background looks great, but everything else sucks. Not a huge deal, but I read the raves about image quality so I purchased it... and quality is only great if you compromise other things.
- 1 out of 10 mpeg4 videos for motion detection just won't play because they are corrupt according to Quicktime.
- I tried HTTPS sending since secure gmail wasn't supported, but it didn't work because the device only support http 1.0. Most services require the HOST: field (not supported by http 1.0).

This webcam isn't bad, but it's in an odd market position. It's not exactly on the easy-to-use side, but if you want optimal control and video quality *at the same price as this device*, you should jet an Asus EEE box, slap a nice Logitech webcam on it and install motion detection software. EEE box only draws 17watts of power and can do things beside waiting for movement when you're on vacation.