When it says it needs Windows XP - it means it. This is not a joke like Linksys or DLink trying to be cheap and only develop the internal server for IE and let Firefox and Safari users suck it up. This thing is an ActiveX monster. It will not deal with OS X, even through VPC - that I can tell.

It seems to NOT want to let internet access happen either. I can get it up and see its internally generated webpages (no pictures tho) - but once I switch it to wireless I can get the login screen and then it just dumps on me
refuses to let me log in.

I hate this camera. I hate it. If I can't get it working by morning - its going back and Amazon can eat it.

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Panasonic BL-C30A net camera, February 28, 2006
Reviewer: HardNoccLD "Lee"
We have used the camera for about a month, and it has worked well. Set up was not too bad. Hung it outside on the porch, and in the freezing winter weather, it continued to move and record flawlessly. Good color and image resolution. Wish it had a slightly greater panning width. It was easy to set it to email pictures to me at work if anyone triggered the infrared sensor by coming to our door. Only negative was the software for automated storage of video images didn't work. Must have had a defect in it. Overall, a good security device, and a nice toy. Hope it works as well in a year now as it does now.
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 Internet Camera, February 24, 2006
Reviewer: Michael Cunningham
Works perfect for my needs. Set up was fairly easy. I wish the instructions from Panasonic were more detailed. Once the camera is up and running, there is no recurring monthly cost, other than your high speed connection. Nice compact camera with a bunch of easy to use features.

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Production Problems?, February 18, 2006
Reviewer: V. Lucente

After reading the 'good picture' reviews from all the others, I have experienced the opposite. compared to a bl-c10a that I have, a bl-c30a had a very fuzzy picture. It is clear from 8 inches to 4 ft. Beyond that it is fuzzy. After and exchange the 2nd one is exactly the same. Clearly some kind of lens problem. Panasonic spt, told me to upgrade FW and closed the ticket. (I had the latest FW already) lousy spt. Also, The 'WEP OPEN spt', no WPA bothers me. Of course means your whole wireless has to be less secure. Wireless G, continuously losses 3 to 10% of packets 2 ft from the router, what is up with this? I hope this is not the New Panasonic, cause my $3000 plasma is Panasonic... Im looking for something with PTZ, VGA, 30fps that I can afford, for security... Returned both, may return CL-10A, because I want one app for multi-cameras...
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Takes a chill'n and keeps on film'n, January 17, 2006
Reviewer: fsado1
Though billed as an indoor camera rated down to 32 degrees, I took a chance and mounted it outside my interior Alaska home.

Under the eave of my roof, out of direct exposure to precipitation, it has nonetheless been fully exposed to the temperature extremes of this climate. It has continued to work fine -- panning and all -- despite temperatures that have ranged from 40 below zero to 90 above. 1.5 winters and one summer and still counting.

Will this kill it eventually? Maybe so, but I can tell you it is one tough little camera and doesn't give up easily.

I won't go on to repeat what all the other reviewers here have been saying about this camera (negative and positive), as I have found most of it to be true.

I would give this camera five stars except for one complaint: It doesn't support WPA security. It supports up to 128 bit WEP, which meant I had to downgrade my network from WPA to WEP to integrate it. And, Panasonic has not responded to any emails I have sent asking if WPA might be in a future firmware upgrade. But I would still not hesitate to recommend this network camera to anybody.
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Great camera for the price, December 17, 2005
Reviewer: Electronics Geek
Pros:
1. Easy setup - I know others had some difficulty getting the camera up and going, but the quick start guide worked perfectly for me. I had the camera up and on the net in about 45 minutes. I'm using a cable modem connection and a Linksys G router. I didn't have to change any router settings, just made sure the SSID and WEP key were correct.
2. Image Quality - Better than I expected for a camera at this price point. Very good in good lighting, so-so in low light.
3. Features - I like the ability to pan and tilt. It responds quickly.I also like being able to re-center the image by clicking in the frame. The [...]address is very nice, and was easy to configure. Setup of users and passwords was a snap. I also like the presets for quick navigation to different points in the room.
4. Styling - Not bad. It's small and light. Easy to move around if you don't want to mount it. It looks kinda col.
5. Email and FTP - Nice to have.
Cons:
1. No audio - Not that important to me, but would be nice.
2. No zoom - Wouldn't expect this at this price point.
3. No motion detection - I haven't tried the heat detection, but would guess that motion detection would work better. But then again, I should test it out.
Overall, I am very pleased. I bought this from Amazon's warehouse direct as an open box item, and saved some cash. It works great for home use.

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