Panasonic KX-HCM10 Network Camera

Pros: Pan and Tilt, basic setup is simple, low price compared to Axis 2100 series.
Cons: Time/motion triggers do not work, 10 Mbit/s only connection, poor tech support, no returns.

Panasonic set out to make a low cost camera capable of competing in the security camera market with Axis and other network camera vendors. Unfortunately they came up with a product that doesn't really have a market. The KX-HCM10 is too costly for a...

Pros: Easy to set up, handy pan & scan feature, excellent compatibility
Cons: Poor picture quality

Having previously owned other network cameras I was excited to find the new Panasonic KX-HCM10 was not available and had a very handy pan and scan feature so I when I needed another camera I gave this one a try.

When it arrived was impressed...

Pros: Easier setup than Axis 2100. Fun tilt & pan.
Cons: Networking not reliable enough for security cam use. Pics occasionally just stop coming.

We've been working with two of these cams for two months, trying to use them for indoor security. The initial setup was as easy as I've seen. Axis 2100's were much more difficult to get started with.
The pan and tilt is a fun feature and the...

Pros: Inexpensive Easy to install, connect to cat5 Ethernet
Cons: Blurry images, sometimes hangs and needs restarting

I tested this Panasonic camera, and although it is very easy to install and use, it proved to be a bit dissapointing. It occasionally hangs, requiring a restart, and the image quality is fuzzy at best, especially at low light conditions. In a year,...

Pros: good image quality.
Cons: not as many features as others.

This is the apex of security solutions. A network security camera that can give you the best value. You can definitely use this camera for home security to broadcast to the internet. I've found that this camera doesn't feel cheap like many of the others.

Pros: Easy setup, excellent bang for the buck. Complete, detailed documentation. Free web site.
Cons: Slight amount of 'Engrish' in docs. Otherwise, none, given other current market offerings.

*This camera works great and is a bargain- $195 after rebate (Jan 31).

*All functions work as stated. NO setup problems- near self-installing.

*FREE dedicated web site included.

*Don't confuse 'operator error' with product quality.

Check the hands-on reviews for Axis cams.
Got another KX-HCM10 ordered.