was able to make its firewall settings open for a web server. I could then reach the camera over the internet using the IP address, even without using Panasonic's free viewnetcam.com service. But at that point viewnetcam.com started to recognize the camera and I was able to use viewnetcam.com to rename the IP address.
I can allow full internet access, or restrict access to specific users. And the pan and tilt can be controlled from anywhere on the web. It's really possible to keep an eye on things from anywhere. The control page allows for watching and controlling multiple cameras -- from anywhere! I'm thinking of buying a couple more of these.
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Great Camera, October 7, 2005
Reviewer: Michael L. Bookout "Bookout"
This is an amazing little camera. I purchased it to watch what my dogs do during the day from work. It has great clarity, super easy to operate, works great in low light conditions and has a free internet monitoring system (via panasonic website). Super easy to hook up; basically plug and play. I plan on buying a few more for mounting in and around my house. A great little camera.
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A great buy!, August 7, 2005
Reviewer: J. Justice

Now when I first was searching for internet cameras, I looked at different options from different vendors and narrowed down a list of features: quality of the video, internet accessible, home security, and of course the price. Before purchasing any products I like to read the user reviews because the end users are the best critics. This camera defiantly meets all of these qualities and more. The video quality is great for a lower end internet camera and very happy that I got a one that you can control. This camera offers a WIDE range of viewing. Setting it up on the internet was a breeze. I could launch the camera from any location that was internet accessible (however never tested over dial up). The email features and motion detection is a great way to keep informed of activity when your away from home as well you can setup an ftp connections to upload snapshots at a specified time. One of the greatest features is you don't have to your home PC running to use the camera. It has its own built in web server and connects directly to your home network.

I use cable internet and Linksys router and was very easy to setup. You can use UPnP or setup your own port forwarding. Most residential ISP will block port 80, but this camera can be set up using a different port to allow access from the internet. Using Panasonics netviewcam.com is a nice way to personalize your camera on the internet using DNS and it's FREE!

The only con about the camera is the manual could be a little more informative, but you can always go online and find out what you need to know. My friends who seen the camera and controls are considering purchasing one for themselves. Now since this is my first internet camera, I can't really compare to others but if you're looking for a good buy, this is the camera for you.
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great camera, July 9, 2005
Reviewer: Camera Dude
Really remarkable for the price, I'm going to buy at least one or two more to put up around the house.

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Full featured and worth every penny, March 25, 2005
Reviewer: K. Be "Chef"

Ok... so I did some research for IP cameras and I ended up buying the Panasonic. To my surprise, it performed above and beyond my expectations for a camera in this price range. You can setup remote viewing and even control it remotely. I tested the remote viewing in Switzerland and it worked beautifully. A bit slow on the refresh, but it was half way around the world.

I haven't tried multiple cameras but I will soon.
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Excellent Camera, Excellent Value., November 3, 2004
Reviewer: K. Wagenheim
I purchased this network camera to keep an eye on our cats while we were vacationing and just to check in on the house. I was very pleased by the quality and ease of use the camera has.

Setting up the camera was very easy and I had no problems.

The camera's clarity is incredible for its price range, considering that it also pans and scans (with great range of motion).

Speaking to clarity, when the camera moves in any direction, the motors makes a little noise... Not obnoxious or anything, but curious cats had to come check it out each time we moved it while away. Using the snapshot ability on the camera, we got some of the best pictures of the 'kids' we've gotten from any camera when we were there in person.

The camera worked flawlessly - what a great way to ease your mind if you have good internet access where the camera is and where you'll be.

Highly recommended... I'm writing this review because I'm back to order another for different part of the house. :-)
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