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Y-cam have been very successful with their IP cameras for the entry-level market. They have provided a small range of daylight viewing (Y-cam White) and night vision cameras (Y-cam Black/Knight) aimed for home and small business users but now they are launching something with the business user in mind.

The Y-cam Bullet

Enter the Y-cam Bullet, Y-cam’s first true day/night camera which is fully weatherproof and features wireless connectivity and 2-way audio.

The Y-cam Bullet is the next natural progression of the Y-cam Black or Y-cam Knight. It is a bullet-style camera which is self-contained in a weatherproof housing (no Y-cam Shell required!) and is the first camera from Y-cam to feature true infrared automatic day/night switching, Power over Ethernet connectivity and 2-way audio and comes with a new MJPEG optimised viewer for the iPhone.

Exclusive price until end of March 2010

From today we are selling the new Y-cam Bullet at a reduced price until the end of March. Buy from Network Webcams today and save £50 off the manufacturer’s RRP. See below link for details.

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Y-cam Bullet true day/night wireless outdoor security camera
Y-cam Bullet product evaluation by Network Webcams

Y-cam have just released a new dedicated outdoor IP camera the Y-cam Bullet. Previously Y-cam had offered the Y-cam shell as an outdoor solution for their Y-cam range which is made from ABS plastic and offers IP66-ratedequivalent weatherproofing.

As you can see the new Y-cam Bullet seems to be a more streamlined, elegant solution in a metal case offering IP66-rated protection and to a much higher standard, with a proper weatherproof gland on cable entry. Also the addition of the external wireless antenna is bound to help the wireless performance over the Y-cam shell. However, appearances are not the only advantage of the Y-cam Bullet which now has true day/night switching, two-way audio capability and is compatible with Power over Ethernet as well as sporting a microSD card slot with all the functionality of the Y-cam SD.

Dimensions (WxHxD):

• Y-cam Shell: 125 x 135 x 170 mm (main body)
• Y-cam Bullet: 70 x 70 x 190 mm (main body)

Full product specification:
Y-cam Bullet outdoor IP camera
Y-cam Shell outdoor housing

Y-Cam have released the latest firmware update for their Y-Cam White, Y-Cam Black and Y-Cam Knight IP Cameras.

This software includes the following updates:

• Additional schedules (up to 4) can be used with various functions
• Added wireless signal strength level meter when searching for SSID
• Added wireless signal strength level meter in the System page
• Built-in detection of SD card which displays an additional menu and disables Buffering (SD models only)

The following bug has also been resolved:

• FTP Remote path couldn’t handle 2 level path, such as xxx/xxx

If you need to update the firmware on your camera, the files can be found on our forum.

We have recently learned from Y-cam that they have plans to launch a new version of the Y-cam Black at the end of the month. This new model will be called the Y-cam Black SD and feature an Micro SD memory card slot for on-camera recording.

The Y-cam Black SD will contain a new menu called ‘SD Functions’ to allow the management of SD card features. We are told that this menu will only appear when an SD card is inserted into the camera. The menu gives access to 4 different recording methods, a playback browser and a utility to format the SD card.

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We’ve just been sent an email from Y-cam which contains new firmware for their Y-cam White, Y-cam Black and Y-cam Knight models.

This firmware is V2.56B and contains the following additions and bug fixes:

Changes/Additions:

Auto mode for Moonlight Mode
UPnP support for Leviton routers
MAC address detailed in UPnP discovery information
Model name in RTSP DESCRIBE
Anonymous access in the User Management page

Bug Fixes:

WiFi Connection issues.

Please visit our forum for a copy or visit Y-cam at www.y-cam.com

We’ve just had word from Y-cam that they will be launching a new firmware for their 2nd generation Y-cam models White, Black and Knight. It will feature:

• 3 video streams (a Primary stream, a secondary stream and a mobile stream which can be configured separately)
• Mobile stream includes audio (ARM)
• Alarm scheduling
• Improved motion detection algorithm
• Improved UPnP configuration that includes RTP
• Multiple FTP paths
• Multiple e-mail servers
• Upload multiple images via FTP
• Buffering of pre and post motion detection images at a specified frame rate and for a specified time.
• Support for a larger number of mobile phones
• Arm/Disarm of all motion detection
• Improved communications

The new firmware will be available from the 1st October.

US Expansion

Network Webcams is moving into the US! Following our success in Europe and the UK, we have opened an office in the Big Apple and launched an IP camera store dedicated to the North American market. The new site, www.networkwebcams.com, went live on 14th March 2008 and will be offering a wide range of quality IP products in a quickly expanding IP video market.

Panasonic Promotion

Celebrating the move, we have re-launched our UK and European store on www.networkwebcams.co.uk with a spectacular offer giving away Free Software with any four Panasonic BB range cameras, saving customers a massive £239 (Euro 322).

Y-cam Introduction

With the launch of the US store we are also bringing Y-cam to the American market and these units are now available from within the US for the first time ever.

To learn more about Network Webcams and what we do, visit our group website on www.networkwebcams.net.

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Y-cam MultiLive

We are happy to announce that the people at Y-cam have just launched a free software application which allows you to view live images from up to nine Y-cams simulataneously!

Free Software Download

Y-cam MultiLive is a security monitoring application which you can download for free directly from us here at Network Webcams. The application will allow you to monitor multiple Y-cams with audio using the White or Black models, all from the comfort of one screen.

Managed Video Clip Creation

The software helps manage the recording of video clips from all your connected Y-cams. Your recordings can be on-demand or set to record based on motion detection. Limits can be put in place to ensure that the amount of recordings does not exceed the amount of storage space available. A shortcut is provided in the application to take you directly to the folder where your recordings are saved, allowing quick access to your archives.

Main Features:

• Monitor up to 9 simultaneous live action views with audio listen-in
• Supports both Y-cam White and Y-cam Black or a combination of the two
• Full Screen mode. Utilise every inch of your monitor space
• Live video images scaled to fit screen or forced to correct aspect ratio
• Digital zoom control from application
• Start video clip creation on demand or based on motion detection
• Manage your recordings and storage space requirements
• Volume control

More Information:

Free download: Y-cam MultiLive Software

Y-cam White wireless IP security camera with audio listen-in
Y-cam Black wireless IP security camera, infrared night vision, audio listen-in

Happy New Year for 2008.

We’re celebrating the start of 2008 by slashing the price of one of our popular IP cameras, the Y-cam Black.

The Y-cam Black is a compact IP Network Camera allowing you to access live video from your local network or even across the Internet. Specifically designed for small business or home users, the Y-cam Black can be used in offices, reception areas, small retail outlets or for home security, giving peace of mind. It’s also ideal for use as a baby monitor, nurserycam, pet cam or for keeping an eye on elderly relatives.

The Y-cam Black features:

• Wireless 802.11b/g connectivity
• Night vision mode using its 30 built-in infrared LEDs
• 1-way audio. Listen in to sounds in the camera’s location
• Small and compact with multiple mounting options - ideal if you want to keep the camera discreet
• Video motion detection built in
• Record video clips with audio
• Free 5m power extension cable and free multi-camera viewing software

You can order in the UK and Europe by calling our sales team on +44 (0) 151 633 2111 or purchase below through our secure online store: Y-cam Black mini wireless IP camera

You can order in the U.S. by calling 516-522-2580 or purchase through our online store: Y-cam Black mini wireless IP camera

Delivery is free to mainland UK and continental U.S.

Y-cam Black : £149.00 (ex. VAT)

Night Goggles On

Hot on the heels of the launch of their competitively priced Y-cam White the people at Y-cam have gone and launched a most unique camera with the Y-cam Black. It had been designed for home/small business security in mind and comes with 30 infrared LEDs built into the camera body. This incredibly useful feature allows the camera to auto-switch between colour daylight viewing and night vision mode, providing useful images in complete darkness thanks to infrared illumination. A feature such as this in a camera at this price point really is worth a look.

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Y-cam White : £99.00 (ex. VAT)

We were actually tipped off about this camera from a gentleman on our forum. He made bold claims about it having as good a picture as a comparable Panasonic camera.

Not one to pass up on a challenge we got one in to take a look.

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