The IP Camera Store and IP Cam Blog

Panasonic have recently released their BB-HNP15 Network Camera Recorder software. This will be sold alongside their BB-HNP11 version. So what are the key differences?

Well, the software is aimed at those who have recently purchased any of the new Panasonic network camera models such as the BL-C111, BL-C131, BB-HCM511, BB-HCM531, BB-HCM515, BB-HCM580 or the BB-HCM581. Let’s look at the key additions in the latest version of the software: Read more

Captain Jack Sparrow may not be around any more but the Black Pearl, or rather the Bounty, the ship cast as The Black Pearl in Pirate’s of the Caribbean, has arrived in Torquay for a short stay and can be viewed on the StreamdaysFREE webcam set up by the Torbay Hospitality Association overlooking Torquay Marina.

Get a look in now because it won’t be there for long.

View the Black Pearl on webcam.

We’re asked daily to provide a natively wireless outdoor IP camera and surveillance solution and up until now this has been complicated. With the release on our IP camera store of the Axis 211W outdoor wireless bundle we can now provide a single package, easy to install, highly cost-effective package comprising 1 x Axis 211W, 1 x Videotek Verso outdoor housing and 1 x external wireless outdoor antenna (including bracket suitable for wall/mast mounting and antenna cable). The package also includes power supplies, mounting kit, wall bracket, installation guides and more.

We will shortly be posting a full evaluation of this camera after our exhaustive testing. High quality outdoor wireless surveillance just got a whole lot easier. Don’t forget that these cameras can also make great web attraction webcams and the Axis 211W fits seamlessly into our Streamdays packages.

We’ve been asked about this many times so here is the complete guide to setting up your Axis IP camera or video server with its very own ‘Axiscam.net’ domain name.

First of all, what is ‘Axiscam.net’? Well, it’s all about accessing your camera from another location across the internet. The beauty of IP cameras is that you can connect to them from anywhere in the world, but in order to do so you must know the address to type into your browser. This is known as your ‘Public IP Address’.

Public IP Address

This address is given to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). So if you have your broadband with BT then BT will allocate you a public IP address from their pool and this will become your personal public IP address, or internet address.

The downsides

Sounds easy enough, but there are two major downsides. Firstly, a public IP address is not something we can easily remember as it consists entirely of numbers. An example of a public IP address is ‘http://216.239.59.104′ which is actually the same as typing in ‘http://www.google.co.uk’ into your browser. I know which I find easier to remember…

Worst still is that a regular domestic broadband account will generally be on a ‘dynamic’ public IP address. This means that if you do manage to remember your IP address, chances are it will change the next time you try to use it!

The Solution

The solution is to use a Dynamic DNS service which is exactly what ‘Axiscam.net’ is. Read more

Following the successful European expansion of our website and improved order fulfillment procedures, we are excited to announce the next phase in our company’s development. We have launched an Affiliate Programme for our online store at www.networkwebcams.com, sign up is FREE and the programme is monitored by one of the best systems on the web. Managed in association with Affiliate Future we guarantee that your sales conversions will be tracked correctly and commission payments will be prompt.

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Just a quick post on the latest imminent IP camera releases from Panasonic.

To carry on with their product redevelopment we shall see the new BB-HCM580 and BB-HCM581 models arrive this month. These (kind of) supersede their previous pan-tilt-zoom models the BB-HCM381 and BB-HCE481. Read more

Now that the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is well under way, the Streamdays Tattoo Webcam has been experiencing large surges in visitor numbers just prior to show time. Whilst many opt to view the performances live at Edinburgh Castle, others prefer to watch the performances away from it (not least because tickets are like gold dust!).

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We’ve secured some EXCLUSIVE prices for the latest version of Milestone XProtect Basis+ (V6.0) and we’ve created some camera bundles to mark the occasion, passing on even more savings…

You can’t get these prices anywhere else…

Milestone XProtect Basis+ is a leading software recording suite for IP cameras. What Milestone offers is a non-vendor specific recording, monitoring and viewing application which is stable, reliable and guaranteed to work with over 260 different IP camera models from over 30 different vendors.

Which bundle suits you best?

Super Security Bundle
6 Camera Milestone XProtect Basis+ License with 4x Axis 207 cameras

Wireless Security Bundle
6 Camera Milestone XProtect Basis+ License with 4x Axis 207W cameras

Megapixel Security Bundle
6 Camera Milestone XProtect Basis+ License with 4x Axis 212 cameras

Professional Security Bundle
6 Camera Milestone XProtect Basis+ License with 4x Axis 211 cameras

Outdoor Professional Security Bundle
6 Camera Milestone XProtect Basis+ License with 4x Axis 211 Outdoor Pack

We have included 2 extra Milestone Licenses in each bundle so that you have a little flexibility to expand your installation in the future too! Read more

We’re quite excited. Panasonic have just released a new range of cameras which supercede the BB-HCM311 and BB-HCM331 models, and have also, in a first for the range, launched a 1.3 Megapixel model. Yes, we’re excited. We’re excited because we have just taken delivery of the new BB-HCM531 and we also have the new megapixel model, the BB-HCM515 for testing…

Panasonic have launched the BB-HCM511 which is an indoor Pan-Tilt camera, directly replacing their BB-HCM311 model. They have also launched their outdoor-ready product, the BB-HCM531, as a replacement for the BB-HCM331 which is a very popular choice for discreet outdoor surveillance and monitoring. Finally the new BB-HCM515 is the same indoor camera as the BB-HCM511 but incorporating a 1.3 megapixel sensor which means sharper and more detailed images.
Here’s a brief comparison of the key differences between the old discontinued models and the new models:

• Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4: The new MPEG-4 mode (the Panasonic BB-HCM331 only offered MJPEG video) allows full video streaming at 30fps across all resolutions including VGA 640×480 giving a much smoother performance at the maximum image size. (max 7fps in 1.3 megapixel mode BB-HCM515)
• Power over Ethernet: These cameras now support the IEEE802.3af PoE standard meaning that the camera can be powered through the same cable as the data. (using a separate PoE midspan or switch)
• SD Audio Recording: Unlike the Panasonic BB-HCM331 the new cameras offer simultaneous recording of image and sound to the internal SD memory card.
• Full Screen Mode: The Panasonic BB-HCM531 now offers a full-screen mode which enlarges the field of view significantly when monitoring your camera
• Improved User Interface: The setup menus within the cameras are much improved over the Panasonic BB-HCM331, particularly around event management

We’ll be taking a closer look at the BB-HCM531 and BB-HCM515 later when we do a full evaluation of the products. For now though, you can take a look at the detailed specifications for each below:

BB-HCM511 Indoor Ip Camera Pan-Tilt Audio D/N PoE
BB-HCM531 In/Outdoor IP Camera Pan-Tilt Audio D/N PoE
BB-HCM515 Indoor 1.3 Megapixel IP Camera Pan-Tilt Audio D/N PoE

If you have any questions about these products, please leave a comment and I’ll be glad to answer.